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USING THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN
CONVENTIONAL COOKING
This function uses the top and lower elements to give
single level cooking. This is particularly suitable for
disches which require extra base browning such as
pizzas, quiches and flans. Gratins, lasagnes and
hotpots which require extra top browning also cook
well in the conventional oven. This form of cooking
gives you the opportunity to cook without the fan in
operation.
• Turn the function control knob to Conventional
Oven
.
• Turn the main oven temperature control to the
required setting.
NOTE:
a) The selector and oven temperature indicator
windows will illuminate.
b) The oven indicator neon will glow.
THINGS TO NOTE
The oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has
reached the desired temperature and then go OUT. It
will then cycle ON and OFF showing that the oven
temperature is being maintained.
The internal oven light operate when the selector is
set. If an automatic programme is set, the oven light
will come on when the cook time starts.
The control cooling fan will operate after a short time
and runs on after the controls are swiched off until
the appliance has cooled.
HINTS AND TIPS
The middle shelf position allows for the best heat
distribution. To increase base browning simply lower
the shelf position. To increase top browning, raise
the shelf position.
The material and finish of the baking traus and
dishes used will affect base browning. Enamelware,
dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base
browning, while oven glassware, shiny aluminium or
polished steel trays reflect the heat away and given
less base browning.
Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure
even browning.
Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to
prevent spillage onto the base of the oven and make
cleaning easier.
Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on
the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage
will occur.
For faster preheating use the fan oven function to
preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon goes
out, then swich the selector to the conventional oven
setting.
Single level cooking gives best results. If you require
more than one level cooking use the fan or zoned
oven functions.
Top oven element only
This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes,
eg; lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc.
Bottom oven element only
This function is particularly useful when blind-baking
pastry or cooking pizza.
