AEG Electrolux D88406 User manual

D88406
User manual Built in double oven

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Contents
Operating Instructions 3
Safety information 3
Product description 5
General overview 5
Control Panel Overview 5
Oven accessories 6
Before first use 6
Preparing to use your appliance 6
Cookware 7
Setting the Time 7
Initial Cleaning 8
Operation 8
The Electronic Oven Control 8
The top oven 9
Double oven operation 9
Selecting an oven 9
Clock Functions 13
Countdown 14
Cook time 14
End time 14
Cook time and End time combined 15
Changing the Time 15
Keep Warm 15
Cleaning Reminder for pyrolytic cleaning
16
Child safety device 16
Use, tables and tips 17
Roasting 18
Top Oven - Conventional Cooking 20
Top Oven - True Fan - Baking 22
Top Oven - Grilling 23
Top Oven - Fan Baking 24
Main Oven - Conventional Cooking 24
Main Oven - True Fan - Baking 25
Main Oven - True Fan - Roasting 25
Main Oven - Grilling 26
Main Oven - Rotitherm Roasting 27
Main Oven - Fan Baking 28
Care and cleaning 29
Pyrolytic cleaning 29
Shelf supports 31
Replacing the side oven lamp/Cleaning the
glass cover (for selected models only)
32
Oven back lamp (for selected models only)
32
Oven door 33
Oven door glass 35
Cleaning the outside of the appliance
38
Cleaning inside the grill and oven
compartments 39
What to do if… 39
Installation Instructions 40
Installation 40
Electrical Installation 43
Disposal 44
GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND - Guarantee/
Customer Service 44
www.electrolux.com 46
Subject to change without notice
2Contents

Operating Instructions
Safety information
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand
them all before installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of
these warnings please contact customer care.
Installation
• The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied.
• The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• The appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
• The appliance must be installed in an adequately ventilated room.
• It is imperative that the appliance is left in the base to protect both the appliance and
the floor.
• This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Always wear safety
gloves.
• Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance by the handles.
• All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance must be removed before the ap-
pliance is used.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the appliance in any way.
Child safety
• Do not allow children to play with any part of the packaging.
• Do not allow children to sit or climb on the drop down doors.
• This appliance is not intended for use by children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from
using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION!
Accessible parts may be hot. Young children should be kept away.
During use
WARNING!
Never leave the appliance unattended when the oven door is open.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• This appliance has been designed for domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only and
must not be used for any other purposes.
• Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot.
• Never place plastic or any other material that may melt in or on the oven.
• Always support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Safety information 3

• Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in the oven.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the
heating elements inside the oven.
• Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
• Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
• Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door to allow any build
up of steam or heat to release.
• Stand clear when opening the drop down doors. Support the doors using the handles
until fully open.
• Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven. They may explode if they are heated.
• Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use.
• Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven doors.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles.
• Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING!
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up
of fat or other foodstuff could result in a fire especially in the grill pan.
• Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is
inadvertently switched on.
• Always allow the appliance to cool before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out
any cleaning/maintenance work.
• Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in this book.
• Never use steam or high pressure steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
4Safety information

Product description
General overview
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1Control panel
2Top oven handle
3Top oven
4Main oven handle
5Main oven
Control Panel Overview
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1Display
2Function keys
Product description 5

Oven accessories
3 oven shelfs
Oven grill shelf
Anti stick meat/Drip pan
Before first use
Rating plate
This is situated on the front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door.
Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where
applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker.
The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate.
WARNING!
Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee.
Preparing to use your appliance
Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft cloth using hot soapy water. Washthe furniture
before use.
We suggest that you run the oven(s) and grill for 10 – 15 minutes at maximum temperature,
to burn off any residue from their surfaces. Accessible parts may become hotter than in
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normal use. Children should be kept away. During this period an odor may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation.
The cooling fan
The cooling fan comes on immediately the top oven or grill is switched on. It may run on
after the ovens are switched off until the appliance has cooled. During the cooling down
period the cooling fan may switch on and off.
WARNING!
Always allow the cooling fan to cool the appliance down before switching off the electrical
supply to carry out cleaning or maintenance.
Control panel indicator neon(s)
The indicator neon will operate when the oven(s) is switched on. The indicator neon will
glow. It may turn on and off during use to show that the setting is being maintained. If the
neon does not operate as the instructions indicate the controls have been incorrectly set.
Return all controls to zero and reset following the instructions for the required setting.
Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam similar to a boiling kettle. The vents allow some of
this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the appliance when opening the
door(s) to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the appliance, e.g. a
trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not caused
by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away condensation and foodstuff from surfaces.
For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the appliance should be securely fixed to the
wall.
Cookware
Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at
the back of the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the
circulation of heat and may affect performance.
Setting the Time
The oven only operates when the time has been set.
1. When the appliance is connected to the elec-
trical supply or when there has been a power
cut, Time flashes automatically.
2. Using the or button, set the current
time.
3. After approx. 5 seconds, the clock stops flash-
ing and the clock displays the time of day set.
The appliance is now ready to use.
Before first use 7

Initial Cleaning
Before using the oven for the first time, you must clean it.
WARNING!
Do not use sharp, abrasive cleaning agents! These could damage the surface.
For metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents.
1. Open door.
The oven light is activated.
2. Remove all accessories and the slide-in grids and clean with warm water and washing-
up liquid.
3. Wipe the floor of the oven clean with warm washing-up solution and dry.
4. Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
5. Insert the oven shelf runners supplied, as described in the chapter ”Cleaning and Care”.
Operation
The Electronic Oven Control
1Top / Main Oven
2Oven Functions
3Lamp / Defrost
4Temperature / Clock
5Heat indicator
6Warm
7Operating Time
8Clock functions
9Clock function selection
10 Selection button (Plus)
11 Selection button (Minus)
12 Temperature button
13 Oven function selection
14 Oven selection
15 On/Off
General instructions
• Always switch the appliance on first by pressing the On/Off button.
• When the selected function is lit, the oven begins to heat up or the time set begins to
count down.
• The Operating time display shows how long the oven has been operating. This display
can only be seen if none of the clock functions Countdown , Cook time or End time are
set.
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• The oven light is switched on as soon as an oven function is selected.
• When the selected temperature is reached, an audible signal sounds.
• Switch off the oven using the On/Off button.
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 fruitcakes, sweet and savoury flans or quiche.
The top oven is ideal for use as a warming compartment. It can be used to warm dishes
and keep food hot. Use the lowest setting on the top oven temperature control.
WARNING!
Do not place cookware and cooking pots with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven door
as damage to the glass may occur.
Always grill with the door closed.
Double oven operation
The appliance has two ovens. Press the relevant button on the control panel to switch
between top and bottom oven mode. Some of the heating and electronic functions may
not be available in the top oven. For list of heating functions see the relevant table in the
Operation chapter.
Selecting an oven
1. Switch on the appliance using the On/Off
button.
2. Press the button repeatedly until the
desired oven appears (Top / Main )
Selecting an oven function
Press the button repeatedly until the desired
oven function appears.
A suggested temperature appears in the temper-
ature display.
If the suggested temperature is not changed with-
in approx. 5 seconds, the oven starts to heat up.
The oven function can be changed while the oven
is working.
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Changing the oven temperature
Press the or button, to raise or lower the
temperature.
The setting changes in steps of 5°C.
Checking the temperature
Press the Temperature check button.
The current oven temperature appears in the tem-
perature display.
Selecting an clock function
Press the button repeatedly until the desired
clock function is flashing.
For further information check section "Clock
Function"
Switching off the oven function
To switch off the oven, press the button repeatedly until no oven function is displayed
any more.
If there has been no oven function and no clock function working for about 2 minutes, the
appliance switches itself off automatically.
But the bar display remains lit.
To switch the light bars off, switch the appliance on using the On/Off button and switch
it off again.
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Switching the oven off
Switch off the appliance using the On/ Off
button.
Cooling fan
The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance’s surfaces cool. When the
oven is switched off, the fan continues to run to cool the appliance down, then switches
itself off automatically.
Heat indicator
Warming up indicator
When the oven function has been switched on the bars that slowly light up one after the
other indicate how far the oven has heated up.
Residual heat indicator
When the oven has been switched off, the bars that are still lit indicate the residual heat
remaining in the oven.
The oven has the following functions
Top oven
Oven function Application
Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g.
for cleaning.
Full Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs in large quantities and for toast-
ing.
Fan Controlled De-
frosting
For defrosting e. g. flans and gateaux, butter, bread, fruit
or other frozen foods.
True Fan The fan function is particularly suitable for cooking larger
quantities of food. Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C
lower than when using Conventional.
Fan Baking For baking on one oven level dishes that require more in-
tensive browning and a crispy base. Set the oven temper-
atures 20-40 °C lower than when using Conventional.
Conventional Cook-
ing
This form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook
without the fan in operation. It is particularly suitable for
dishes, which require extra base browning such as pies,
quiches and flans. Gratin's, lasagne and hot pots which
require extra top browning also cook well in the conven-
tional oven. For best results cook on one level.
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Oven function Application
Rotitherm Roasting For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level.
The function is also suitable for gratinating and browning.
Base Heat Finishing For baking cakes with crispy or crusty bases.
Economy Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs placed in the middle of the grill
and for toasting
Keep Warm Suitable for heating and keeping the food warm.
Slow Cook For preparing especially tender, succulent roast.
Pyroluxe menue For automatic pyrolytic cleaning of the oven. It burns off
residues in the oven, which can then be removed with a
cloth when the oven has cooled down. The oven is heated
to approximately 500° C.
Main oven
Oven function Application
Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g.
for cleaning.
Full Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs in large quantities and for toast-
ing.
Fan Controlled De-
frosting
For defrosting e. g. flans and gateaux, butter, bread, fruit
or other frozen foods.
True Fan The fan function is particularly suitable for cooking larger
quantities of food. Set the oven temperatures 20-40 °C
lower than when using Conventional.
Fan Baking For baking on one oven level dishes that require more in-
tensive browning and a crispy base. Set the oven temper-
atures 20-40 °C lower than when using Conventional.
Conventional Cook-
ing
This form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook
without the fan in operation. It is particularly suitable for
dishes, which require extra base browning such as pies,
quiches and flans. Gratin's, lasagne and hot pots which
require extra top browning also cook well in the conven-
tional oven. For best results cook on one level.
Rotitherm Roasrting For roasting larger joints of meat or poultry on one level.
The function is also suitable for gratinating and browning.
Base Heat Finishing For baking cakes with crispy or crusty bases.
Economy Grill For grilling flat foodstuffs placed in the middle of the grill
and for toasting.
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Oven function Application
Keep Warm Suitable for heating and keeping the food warm.
Slow Cook For preparing especially tender, succulent roast.
Pyroluxe menue For automatic pyrolytic cleaning of the oven. It burns off
residues in the oven, which can then be removed with a
cloth when the oven has cooled down. The oven is heated
to approximately 500° C.
Clock Functions
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1Time
2Cook time
3End time
4Countdown
5Clock Functions button
6Selection button (Plus)
7Selection button (Minus)
Countdown
To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed.
This function does not affect the functioning of the oven.
Cook time
To set how long the oven is to be in use.
End time
To set when the oven is to switch off again.
Time
To set, change or check the time (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
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How to use the clock functions
• After a clock function has been selected, the corresponding function flashes for about
5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set or modified using the or
button.
• When the desired time has been set, the function continues to flash forapprox. 5 seconds.
After that the function is then lit. The set time begins to run.
• With Countdown the oven must also be switched on in order to set the clock function.
• By pressing and at the same time, the time set can be reset.
Checking the time set or remaining Press the Selection button repeatedly, until the ap-
propriate clock function flashes and the time set or remaining is displayed.
When the Cook time and End time clock functions are used, the oven switches
the heating elements off, when 90% of the time set or calculated has elapsed. The residual
heat present is used to continue the cooking process until the time set has elapsed (3 to
20 mins.).
Countdown
1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until Countdown flashes.
2. Set the desired Countdown using the or button.
After about 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. Countdown lights up.
When 90% of the time set has elapsed, an audible signal sounds.
When the time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 1 minute. “00.00” and Count-
down flash.
To stop the flashing and the audible signal:
Press any button.
Cook time
1. Select the oven function and temperature.
2. Press the Selection button repeatedly until Cook time flashes.
3. Set the desired cooking time using the or button (max. 09.59 hours).
Cook time lights up.
When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and Cook time flash.
An audible signal sounds for 2 minutes.
The oven switches itself off.
To stop the flashing and the audible signal:
Press any button.
End time
1. Select the oven function and temperature.
2. Press the Selection button repeatedly until End time flashes.
3. Using the or button set the desired switch-off time.
End time lights up and the cook time calculated is displayed.
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When the time has elapsed, “00.00” and End time flash.
An audible signal sounds for 2 minutes.
The oven switches itself off.
To stop the flashing and the audible signal:
Press any button.
Cook time and End time combined
Cook time and End time can be used at the same time, if the oven is to be
automatically switched on and off at a later time.
1. Select the oven function and temperature.
2. Using the Cook time function, set the time that the dish needs to cook, for example:
1 hour.
3. Using the End time function, set the time at which the dish should be ready,
for example: 14:05.
Cook time and End time light up.
The oven switches on automatically at the time calculated,
for example: at 13:05.
When the Cook time set has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes and the
oven switches itself off,
for example: at 14:05.
Changing the Time
The time can only be modified, if the child safety device is deactivated, neither of the clock
functions Cook time or End time nor any oven functions are set.
1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until Time flashes.
2. Using the or button, set the current time.
After approx. 5 seconds, the clock stops flashing and the clock displays the time of day
set.
The appliance is now ready to use.
Keep Warm
The Keep Warmfunction keeps your prepared dish warm for 30 minutes, after the baking
or roasting process is completed.
This is helpful, for example, if your guests are late.
Pre-condition for Keep Warm:
Set temperature is above 80°C
Switching on Keep Warm
1. Set clock functions Cook time and/or End time .
2. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the symbol Keep Warm appears in the
display.
3. Press the button. “00:30:” appears in the display.
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4. As soon as the oven function is completed, a signal sounds and Keep Warm starts.
The oven function set runs at 80°C for 30 minutes.
As soon as the 30 minutes with Keep Warm are over, the oven switches itself off.
Irrespective of an oven function being set, Keep Warm remains active. You can change
between the oven functions.
Cleaning Reminder for pyrolytic cleaning
The Cleaning Reminder detects when pyrolytic cleaning is required and alerts the user to
this fact.
When the oven function has been switched off, the symbol Pyroluxe menue flashes for
approx. 10 seconds.
By pressing or at the same time, the Cleaning Reminder can be reset.
This flashing is repeated after longer baking/roasting sessions, until pyrolytic cleaning is
performed.
This function is switched on in the factory settings.
You can switch the Cleaning Reminder off and on again:
Switching Cleaning Reminder on or off
1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off button.
2. Press the Selection button until the symbol for Pyroluxe menue flashes.
3. Use the / buttons to switch the Cleaning Reminder on (ON) or off (OFF).
4. Press the Selection button briefly.
Child safety device
As soon as the child safety device is set, the appliance can no longer be switched on.
Activating the child safety device
1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off button. No oven function
must be selected.
2. Press and hold the Selection and buttons at the same time, until “SAFE” appears
in the display.
The child safety device is now set.
Cancelling the child safety device
1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off button.
2. Press and hold the Selection and buttons at the same time, until “SAFE” disappears
from the display.
The child safety device is now cancelled and the appliance is again ready for use.
Button lock
To ensure that oven functions set are not accidentally altered.
Activating the button lock
1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off .
2. Select the oven function.
3. Press and hold the Selection and buttons at the same time, until “LOC” appears
in the display.
The button lock is now engaged.
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Cancelling the button lock
Press and hold the Selection and buttons at the same time, until “LOC” disappears
from the display.
The button lock is automatically lifted when the oven function is switched off.
Oven Automatic cut-out
If the oven not switched off after a certain time, or if the temperature is not modified, it
switches off automatically.
The last temperature set appears in the temperature display.
The oven switches itself off when the oven temperature is:
30 - 120°C after 12.5 hours
120 - 200°C after 8.5 hours
200 - 250°C after 5.5 hours
250 – max °C after 3 hours
Using the appliance after an automatic cut-out
The automatic cut-out is cancelled, if the clock function Cook time / End time or
the oven function Slow cook is set.
Use, tables and tips
Baking
Oven levels
• Baking with Conventional Cooking is only possible on one level.
• When baking with Fan Cooking one to two baking trays can be put into the bottom oven
at the same time:
1 tray, e.g. oven level 3
1 cake in cake tin, e.g. oven level 1
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2 tray, e.g. oven levels 1 and 3
Baking tins
• Baking tins made from dark-coloured metal with Teflon coating are suitable for baking
using Conventional Cooking.
• For baking using the Fan Cooking function, baking tins made of shiny light-coloured
metal are suitable.
General instructions
• Insert the tray with the bevel at the front.
• When baking using Conventional Cooking and Fan Cooking , you can also place two
baking trays next to one another on one level. This does not significantly affect the baking
time.
When frozen items are placed on baking trays, they can buckle during cooking. This happens
due to the large difference in temperature between the frozen item and the oven. After
cooling, the buckling in the trays disappears.
How to use the Baking Tables
• The tables give the required temperature settings, cooking times and oven levels for a
selection of typical dishes.
• Temperatures and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the con-
sistency of pastry, dough or mixture, the amount and the type of baking tin.
• We recommend setting the oven to a lower temperature for the first time and only
setting a higher temperature when required, e.g. if you require more browning or if the
baking is taking too long.
• If you cannot find the settings for a certain recipe, look for similar items.
• The baking time can be 10-15 minutes longer when baking cakes on trays or in tins on
multiple levels.
• Recipes with moist ingredients such as pizzas or fruit flans are to be baked on one level.
• Cakes and pastries at different heights may brown at an uneven rate at first. You should
not change the temperature setting if this occurs. Different rates of browning even out
as baking progresses.
• Baking and roasting times could differ from those of your previous oven. For this reason
you should adjust the settings you usually use (temperature, cooking times, etc.) and
oven levels to the recommendations provided in the following tables.
Roasting
Ovenware for roasting
• Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting. (Please follow the manu-
facturer's instructions.)
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•You can place large roasts directly in the roasting tray or on the shelf with the
roasting tray underneath.
•We recommend roasting leaner cuts in a roasting pan with a lid. The meat will be
more succulent.
• All types of meat which are supposed to be browned or form a crust or crackling can be
roasted in a roasting pan without a lid.
The information given in the following tables is for guidance only.
•We recommend meat and fish weighing 1 kg or more for roasting in the oven.
• To prevent escaping meat juices or fat from burning on to the pan, we recommend
placing some liquid in the roasting cookware.
• If required, turn the roast after 1/2 - 2/3 of the cooking time.
• Use the cooking juices to baste large roasts and poultry several times during the cooking
time. This will give better roasting results.
Hints and tips when using the grill
• Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation
of air and to lift the food out of the fats and juices.
• Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food.
• Position the food close to the element for faster cooking and further away for gentler
cooking.
• Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats
and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking.
• Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
• When toasting bread, use the shelf in the top position with the grid in the ‘high’ position.
• Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting.
Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking.
• The food should be turned over during cooking as required.
• When using the centre section grill, ensure food is placed centrally on the grilling grid
directly beneath the grill element.
Hints and tips when using the top oven
• Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelf posi-
tions are counted from the bottom upwards.
• There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element.
This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire
puddings etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place the tins or baking
trays centrally on the shelf.
• Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the
baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
• Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the
oven base and to help reduce cleaning.
• The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes used affect base browning. Enam-
elware, dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base browning. Shiny aluminium or
polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning.
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• Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures, shorter cooking times are
sometimes required. Be guided by the recommendations given in the cooking chart.
• For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing
food into a pre-heated oven.
Hints and tips when using fan cooking
• Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf posi-
tions are counted from the bottom upwards.
• When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven, place dishes centrally on different
shelves rather than placing several dishes on one shelf, this will allow the heat to circulate
freely for the best cooking results.
• When batch baking one type of food, e.g. Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar size
will be cooked in the same time.
• It is recommended that when baking larger quantitiesthe shelf positions should be evenly
spaced to suit the load being cooked. A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary.
• Do not place baking trays directly on the oven base as it interferes with the oven air
circulation and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf position.
Hints and tips when defrosting
• Place the frozen food in a single layer where possible and turn it over half way through
the defrosting process.
• The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by room temperature. On warm days de-
frosting will be faster than on cooler days.
• It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in the fridge. However, this process
can be accelerated by using the defrost function. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled
prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 – 2 hours.
• A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove the
giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process.
• Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can be thawed using the defrost function.
• All joints of meat and poultry must be thawed thoroughly before cooking.
• Always cook thoroughly immediately after thawing.
• Do not leave food at room temperature once it is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately
or store cooked food in the fridge, once it has cooled.
Top Oven - Conventional Cooking
Shelf Positions are not critical but ensure that oven shelves are evenly spaced when more
than one is used (e.g. shelf positions 1 and 3)
Food Temperature
[°C]
Approx Cook Time
(mins) Shelf Position
Biscuits 170 - 190 10 - 20 3
Bread 200 - 220 30 - 35 2
Bread rolls/buns 170 - 180 10 - 15 1
Cakes:
- Small & Queen 160 - 170 18 - 25 3
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