Using the Oven
Y Always cook with the oven door closed.
Y Stand clear when opening the drop
down oven door. Do not allow it to fall
open - support the door using the door
handle, until it is fully open.
Y The oven has four shelf levels, and is4
isupplied with two shelves.3
The shelf positions are counted from the2
bottom of the oven as shown in the
diagram.1
It is important that these shelves are
correctly positioned as shown in the
diagram.
Y Do not place cookware directly on the oven
base.
Y When cooking in the oven, always leave
the cooker lid open, in order to avoid
overheating.
iHints and Tips
The effects of dishes
on cooking resultsCondensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam in the same
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity,way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of
colour, etc. which affects the way they transmit heatthis steam to escape. Howeveralways stand back,
to the food inside them.from the oven when opening the oven door to
allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware andIf the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on
bright shiny utensils reduce cooking andthe outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense
underneath browning.and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and
is not a fault with the oven.
B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium,
aluminium with non-stick interior and colouredTo prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away
exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cookingcondensation and also soilage from surfaces.
and underneath browning.
Cookware
Y Use any oven proof cookware which will
withstand temperatures of 250°C.Storage Drawer
Y Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not beThe storage drawer is located underneath the oven
placed directly against the grid covering the fan atcavity.
the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base.During cooking the storage drawer may
Y Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cmbecome hot if the oven is on high for a long
(12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation
of heat and may affect performance.period of time, therefore flammable materials
such as oven gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons
etc. should not be stored in the drawer.
Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will
also become hot, therefore care should be
taken when removing these items from the
drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot.
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