User Manual
14 15USING YOUR OVENUSING YOUR OVEN
WARNING
CAUTION
Once the food is cooked, turn the temperature selector 
back in an anti-clockwise direction. Do not force it right 
round in a clockwise direction as this will result in damage 
to the thermostat.
NOTE: For multifunction ovens the desired cooking 
function must be selected before the oven will operate. 
Once the desired function has been selected, use the 
temperature selector to set the required temperature.
Pre-heating your appliance
For best results when baking you must pre-heat the 
oven for 30 minutes. Pre-heat the grill for 3 minutes to 
obtain best results. Pre-heating your appliance allows it 
to reach the required temperature quickly and efficiently. 
When baking bread or cakes, load the oven as quickly as 
possible after pre-heating and leave the oven door open 
for the shortest time. This will minimise loss of heat from 
the oven and ensure the best results.
Pre-heating with “Rapid Heat” (selected models only)
For electric multifunction appliances preheat your oven 
by selecting the “rapid heat” function. This function allows 
your oven to reach the preset temperature quicker than 
any other cooking function.
•   Turn the function selector to “Rapid Heat”.
•   Set the desired pre-heat temperature, by rotating 
your oven temperature selector. When the indicator 
light goes out the oven has reached the desired 
preset temperature. Select the oven function you 
require for cooking or baking and place your food 
into the oven.
Pre-heating with “Fast Heat Up - FHU” (WVE617 and 
WVEP618 models only)
“Fast Heat Up” can be selected in the initial heat up phase 
of any cooking function. During “Fast Heat Up”, the heat 
comes from the element surrounding the fan as well as 
the smaller element above the food. This allows you to 
preheat your oven 30% quicker than on standard “Bake”.  
Pre-heating with other functions
•   It is recommended you preheat your appliance when 
cooking or baking.
•   Set the desired pre-heat temperature, by rotating 
your oven temperature selector. When the indicator 
light goes out the oven has reached the desired 
preset temperature, place your food into the oven.
Pre-heating “grill”
•   Preheat the grill for at least 3 minutes to obtain best 
results. This will help to seal the natural juices of 
steak, chops and other meats for a better flavour. 
USING YOUR OVEN (CONTINUED)
TIPS & INFORMATION
 IMPORTANT
Cooling/Venting fan
This appliance is fitted with a cooling fan. This prevents 
your kitchen cabinet from overheating and reduces the 
condensation inside the oven. It will operate whenever 
you are using the oven and blow warm air across the top 
of the oven door.
NOTE: For selected models only, if the oven is still hot 
from cooking, the cooling fan will keep running to cool the 
oven down and will switch off by itself once cool.
Condensation and steam
This appliance is supplied with an exclusive system which 
produces a natural circulation of air and the constant 
recycling of steam. This steam makes it possible to 
cook in a steamy environment ensuring that dishes are 
soft inside and crusty on the outside. This process also 
reduces cooking time and energy consumption. During 
cooking, steam may be produced and released when the 
door is opened. This is absolutely normal. When food is 
heated, it produces steam in the same way a boiling kettle 
does. When steam comes into contact with the oven door 
glass, it will condense and produce water droplets. To 
reduce condensation, ensure that the oven is pre-heated 
before placing food in the oven cavity. It is recommended 
that condensation is wiped away after each use of  
the oven.
The effects of dishes on cooking results
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity, colour 
etc. which affects the way they transfer heat to the food.
•   Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright 
shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning.
•   Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium 
with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, 
heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning.
•   To increase base browning simply lower the shelf 
position. To increase top browning, raise the 
shelf position.
•   Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure 
even browning.
•   Single level cooking gives best results in conventional 
modes. If cooking on more than one level use a fan 
cooking function.
Operating your oven temperature selector (selected 
models only)
A thermostat controls the temperature in your appliance. 
The temperature can be selected within the specified 
range. To set the temperature, turn the temperature 
selector in a clockwise direction to the desired setting. An 
indicator light above the temperature selector will come 
on. When the set temperature is reached, the element 
switches off and the indicator light goes off. When the 
oven temperature falls below the set temperature, the 
element switches on and the oven indicator light comes 
on again. 
General features
The oven is equipped with an electronic clock that can 
be used to turn the oven on and off automatically. The 
‘Cook time’ function automatically turns the oven off after 
a set amount of time. The ‘End time’ function is used to 
set the time of day you want the cooking cycle to finish. A 
“Delayed start” is possible by combining the “Cook time” 
and “End time” features to switch the oven on and off at a 
specific time during the day.
NOTE: Your touch control clock only operates with your 
main oven.
Setting the time of day (after electrical connection)
1.   After the appliance has been electrically connected, 
“12.00” will be displayed and the “Clock” indicator 
symbol 
 will flash.
2.   To set the time of day, press the 
 or   symbols 
while the “Clock” indicator symbol 
 is flashing. 
3.   After 5 seconds from the last change, the “Clock” 
indicator symbol 
 will disappear, confirming the  
time has been set.
NOTE: The clock has a 24-hour display.
Changing the time of day
1.   Press “Mode” until the “Clock” indicator symbol   
begins flashing.
2.   To set the time of day, press the 
 or   symbols 
while the “Clock” indicator symbol 
 is flashing. 
3.   After 5 seconds from the last change, the “Clock” 
indicator symbol 
 will disappear, confirming the 
time has been set.
Setting the minute minder
1.   Press “Mode“ until the “Timer” indicator symbol   
begins flashing.
2.   Set the countdown time by using 
 and   symbols 
while the “Timer” indicator symbol 
 is flashing. 
3.   After 5 seconds from the last change, the “Timer” 
indicator symbol 
 will stop flashing, confirming the 
timer has been set. The countdown time remaining 
will appear on the display.
4.   Once the set time has elapsed, a beeper will sound 
for 1 minute. The time indication “0.00” and a flashing 
“Timer” indicator symbol 
 will appear on the display.
5.   To stop the beeper, press 
 ,   symbols or “mode”.
NOTE: This feature has no effect on the oven operation. 
With the minder operating, the time of day cannot be 
displayed.
Cooking with your timer (selected models only)
WARNING
CAUTION
Set the timer clockwise. Do not force anticlockwise or 
damage to the timer will result.
120 minute “Auto off” timer
The 120 minute timer features an automatic oven cut off 
This means that a cooking period of up to 120 minutes 
can be set. When the timer has counted back to “Auto 
off”, a bell will sound and the oven will automatically 
switch off.
Once automatic baking is complete, return to manual 
operation by setting the timer to the “OFF” mark.
90 minute “Auto Off” timer
The 90 minute timer features an automatic oven “cut off”. 
This means that a cooking period of up to 90 minutes can 
be set. When the timer has counted back to “Auto Off”, a 
ding will sound and the oven will automatically switch off.
Once automatic baking is complete, return to manual 
operation by setting the timer to the “OFF” mark.
NOTE: It is not recommended to use this timer for short 
durations (e.g. boiling eggs).
NOTE: For any time below fifteen minutes turn the knob 
past the forty minute mark then turn back to the required 
number of minutes. When the timer returns to zero/off 
position, the timer gives a short ring/ding.
Operating the electronic clock (selected models only)










