THE TOP OVEN
USES OF THE TOP OVEN
The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is
designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or
savoury flans or quiche.
The top oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use a
temperature setting of 80°C -100°C on the top oven temperature control.
SELECTING THE TOP OVEN
Ensure the grill is in the off, ( ) position.TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF
Turn the top oven temperature control to theThe cranked shelf should be fitted with the straight
required setting.rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards
the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt
and safety stop mechanism will be affected.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The top oven neon indicator will glow until the
oven has reached the desired temperature and
then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically
during cooking showing that the temperature is
being maintained.
2. The cooling fan for the controls may operate,
after a period of time.
3. Dishes, tins and trays should not be placed
directly on the oven floor as it becomes very
hot and damage will occur.
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