Fisher & Paykel Aerotech OS302 User manual

AerotechTM advanced
cooking system
User guide
OS302 and OD302 models
NZ AU

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Contents
Introduction 3
Safety & warnings 4
Location of features 6
Setting the clock 7
Oven displays 8
Oven modes 9
Shelf positions 12
Accessories 13
Using the oven controls 14
Automatic cooking 15
Oven operation 17
User select options 22
Cooking mode options 26
Cooking charts 27
Cleaning 34
Self Clean mode 36
Troubleshooting 39
Maintenance 41
Manufacturer’s warranty 42
Customer Care 43
Important!
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The models shown in this User Guide may not be available in all markets
and are subject to change at any time. For current details about model and
specification availability in your country, please go to our website www.
fisherpaykel.com or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Introduction
This user guide explains how to operate and maintain your new appliance properly and safely.
Please read the whole guide carefully before starting to use your oven.
Fisher & Paykel AeroTech™ oven
Double model OD302 and Single model OS302

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Safety and warnings
This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other potential
injuries. It also warns you of things that may cause damage to your oven.
General safety precautions
Read all instructions before using the oven. Use the oven only for its intended purpose as
described in these instructions.
Install your oven in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Do not use your oven for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured
or a fire could start.
Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the oven is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Use only dry oven mitts or potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could
result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch hot or heating elements. Do not use
a towel or a bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch fire.
Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. They could create an explosion and/
or fire hazard.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the fire/flames or use a multipurpose dry chemical
or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Do not store things children might want above the oven. Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Accessible parts will become hot when in use.
Children should be kept away and care should be taken.
Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
oven, follow the‘General safety precautions’ listed below:

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Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or not working properly.
Do not install or use a damaged appliance. If you receive a damaged product, contact your
dealer or installer immediately.
Anyone with a disability that may limit their ability to use the appliance should have a
competent person instruct them in its use. This person should be satisfied that they can then
use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the oven.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your oven.
Do not clean the door seals or cavity seals (gaskets) or use any oven cleaning products on
them. They are essential for the efficient operation of the oven.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
When using the oven
Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven. Heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color.
Always position oven shelves in the desired location while oven is cool. If a shelf must be
removed while the oven is hot do not let the oven gloves contact hot heating elements in the
oven or the base of the oven.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments when using the oven.
They could ignite or melt if they touch an element or hot surface or you could be burned.
Do not heat unopened food containers. They can build up pressure that may cause the
container to burst and result in injury.
Always keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow the cookware manufacturer’s instructions.

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1 Control panel
2 Door handle
3 Oven window
4 Upper oven
5 Lower oven (double models only)
6 Model & serial number
7 Self Clean latch
8 Door seal
9 Cavity seal
10 Grill element
11 Oven lights
12 Cooking probe socket
13 Aero™ fan & concealed element
14 Lower concealed element
15 Door hinge
Location of features
The diagram below shows you what features your oven has and where they are located
(double oven model shown).
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2
3
4
5
6
7
9
8
11
13
12
15 15
14
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Setting the clock
As your oven is connected to a power supply for the first time, a tone will sound and the clock
display will light up. The clock display will show ‘0:00’ and the colon ( : ) will flash. Next, set the
clock.
Important!
The clock must be set before the oven can be operated.
To set the clock
The oven clock has a default 24-hour display. ‘0:00’ will be shown when the oven has been
turned on at the wall and the colon will flash.
1 While the colon is flashing, rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button until the correct time is showing.
2 Press the CLOCK button to set the time, or wait eight seconds and it will set automatically.
Refer to ‘User select options’ for instructions on how to change the clock to 12-hour display.
a Clock display
b CLOCK button
- allows you to set the clock.
c PUSH TO
CLEAR
- turn this button to set the: clock/timer/
probe temperature/cook time/stop time.
Press this button to clear the display.
a
bc

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Oven displays
Oven mode dial and display
Turn clockwise to select the desired oven mode.
When the mode is set, the lights and cooling fan
will come on.
Temperature dial and display
Turn clockwise to select the oven temperature
you want to cook at. The default setting for the
temperature display is degrees Celsius. Refer
to ‘User select options’ for instructions on how
to change the temperature display settings to
Fahrenheit.
Note: For double oven models, controls on the left are for the upper oven and controls on the
right are for the lower oven.
Preheating your oven
Preheat your oven when using the following modes: TrueAero, AeroBake, Bake, AeroPastry and
Pastry Bake. Preheating your oven is not required when using Roast and AeroGrill.
Position shelves in the oven before preheating.
When your oven is preheating, your selected cooking temperature is displayed alternately
with the actual oven temperature. When the oven has reached the selected temperature an
audible beep will sound and the temperature display will change from red to green (brushed
stainless steel models) or from orange to blue (Iridium stainless steel models).
The AeroTech™ oven is equipped with a fast preheat function. In TrueAero, AeroBake, Bake,
AeroPastry and Pastry Bake modes it will heat to 175 ºC from cold in under 10 minutes and to
220 ºC in under 15 minutes.
Note: If you want to change the oven mode and/or temperature during operation, turn the
oven mode and temperature dials to OFF then wait for the temperature and mode lights to
turn off before selecting your new settings. This will reactivate the fast preheat function.

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Oven modes
Your Fisher & Paykel AeroTech™ oven has nine cooking modes plus Warm and Self Clean.
These modes use different combinations of elements and the Aero
TM
fan to give you maximum
flexibility when cooking.
TrueAero: fan plus fan element
TrueAero is a very flexible method of cooking. A concealed heating element
surrounding the fan in the rear of the oven heats air which is then blown into
the cavity. The consistent temperature creates an ideal oven environment
giving baking which is well risen and evenly coloured. Biscuits are crisp on the
outside and chewy in the middle, meat and poultry is deliciously browned and
sizzling while remaining juicy and tender. Casseroles are cooked to perfection
and reheating is quick and efficient. TrueAero is the mode to choose for multi-
shelf cooking and complete oven meals.
AeroBake: fan plus upper and lower elements
The oven fan circulates hot air from the upper outer and lower concealed
elements and distributes it around the oven cavity. Food cooked using
the AeroBake mode tends to brown more quickly than food cooked on
conventional modes like Bake. AeroBake is great for crisping pastry in lemon
meringue pie and vegetable phyllo parcels. AeroBake at a low temperature
(50 °C) is ideal for drying fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Bake: upper and lower elements
Heat comes from the upper outer and lower concealed elements. Bake is the
conventional cooking mode, suitable for single-shelf cooking. It is ideal for
foods that require long cooking periods or cooking at low temperatures, like
meringues and rich fruitcakes. Bake at 30 °C is great for proving bread.
AeroPastry: fan plus lower element
Heat from the lower concealed element is circulated throughout the oven cavity
by the Aero
TM
fan. Excellent for sweet and savoury pastry foods, moist breads,
and brownies and biscuits that you want to be extra chewy.
Pastry Bake: lower element
Heat comes from the lower element only. This is a traditional cooking mode
which is suitable for recipes that were developed in older ovens. For best
results, cook on only one shelf at a time. Perfect for food that requires delicate
cooking and has a pastry base, like custard tarts, quiches and cheesecake or
anything that does not require direct heat and browning on the top surface.

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Warm
Warm is a constant low heat of 75 °C. It is excellent for keeping cooked food
hot and warming plates and serving dishes. To reheat food from cold, use
TrueAero and change to Warm only when the food is piping hot, as this mode
will not bring cold food up to a temperature high enough to kill any harmful
bacteria.
Roast
Roast is a two-step program that has been developed to help you cook
delicious roasts effortlessly. Place the meat in the cold oven and the first stage
will sear it at a high temperature for 20 minutes to crisp and brown the exterior.
The oven then automatically drops to your selected lower temperature for
the remainder of the cooking time, giving you a moist and juicy roast. Roast
can be used with or without the cooking probe and is also great for cooking
vegetables.
Grill: upper inner element
Grill delivers intense heat from the upper inner element. Great when you need
to quickly grill smaller dishes, for example Crème Brûlé, or
one to two portions of your usual favourites, like crispy chicken breasts or a
steak. Grill takes a minute or so to warm up and is carried out with the door
closed. Power levels are expressed as a percentage from LO (50% power) to HI
(100% power).
Maxi Grill: upper inner and outer elements
Maxi Grill delivers intense heat from the entire upper element. It is the most
suitable mode for ‘finishing off’ many meals, for example browning the top of
potato gratin and frittata as well as cooking smaller cuts of meat. Use Maxi Grill
to toast bread or as well as grilling your favourite chicken, fish and steak. Maxi
Grill takes a minute or so to warm up and is carried out with the door closed.
Power levels are expressed as a percentage from LO (50% power) to HI (100%
power).
AeroGrill: fan plus upper inner and outer elements
AeroGrill produces food with a finish that is similar to a rotisserie. Meat, poultry
and vegetables cook beautifully; food is crisp and brown on the outside while
the inside remains moist and tender. Try using this mode with foods you might
usually fry, like meatballs. Great for chops, cutlets and beef burgers as well as
vegetables.

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Self Clean
This oven features a pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle that takes care of the mess
and grime that is traditionally associated with oven cleaning. During self-clean
cycles the oven reaches higher temperatures than it does for cooking and this
burns off and breaks down soil and grease deposits. A smoke eliminator and
active venting system eradicate odour. The ash residue that remains can simply
be removed from the cool oven with a damp cloth or sponge.
Cooling fan
A cooling fan will come on automatically when most oven modes are used, and blow air out
below the oven door. The cooling fan may continue to run after the oven is switched off to
keep the door and control panel cool.

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Shelf positions
Optilevel™
The Optilevel™ shelving system allows you to choose the optimum cooking level within the
oven. Placing the shelves on or between the shelf support runners provides 13 cooking
positions to choose from.
Place the shelves prior to heating the oven. Generally, the shelf positions located in the top
of the oven are suitable for grilling. Shelves in the middle and lower region of the oven are
suitable for baking, roasting and casseroles. For more specific information on which shelf
position to use, refer to ‘Cooking charts’.
Your oven shelves come with built-in
stop locks for your safety. This means
when inserted properly they will not
tilt when pulled towards you.
To insert shelves
Position the shelves so that the
single
^
in the centre is facing
towards you, as shown, and slide the
shelf right to the back of the oven.
Shelves will feel very stable when
inserted correctly.
Rack detail showing the single
^
facing toward you
Shelf positions with shelves at positions 5 and 10
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

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Accessories
(not all accessories supplied in all models)
Grilling/Roasting system
The three-piece grilling system (made up of the pan, grid and rack) is designed to prevent hot
fat and juices in the grill pan splattering throughout the oven.
All pieces can be used together as one complete unit, or in different combinations.
Glass tray
This is made of extremely tough glass and is perfect oven-to-tableware.
The glass tray is great for all grilling and baking modes.
Wash in hot soapy water or the dishwasher. Soaking with a little dishwasher detergent will
help to remove stubborn stains.
Baking trays
The baking trays have a non-stick finish and need only a light coating of cooking spray or
greasing before use.
Their dark colour absorbs heat and you may find that your favourite recipes cook more quickly
than on shiny trays. Alternatively, you can reduce the oven temperature by approximately 15-
20 °C.
Allow your baking to cool for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven before removing it
from the tray using a wooden or teflon spatula.
Always remove food before it is completely cold. In most cases, wiping the trays with a paper
towel is all that is needed to clean them.
Pizza stone and paddle
Your pizza stone will allow you to cook a pizza like one cooked in an authentic pizza oven.
Using the pizza stone is a great way to cook bought, ready-made pizzas as well as
home-made ones.
If cooking frozen pizza, allow it to defrost completely before placing on the hot pizza stone.

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Using the oven controls
In double ovens controls on the left are for the upper oven and controls on the right are for
the lower oven. Pushing the oven cavity selector button lets you toggle between the oven
cavities, for example if you are setting Automatic programs.
a TIMER button
b COOK TIME button
c STOP TIME button
d PROBE button
e CLOCK button
f PUSH TO
CLEAR button (rotate/press)
g Upper oven cavity display
h Lower oven cavity display
i Oven cavity selector button -
press this button to toggle between
upper and lower cavity settings
g,h,and i are on double models only
Timer
The timer can be used at any time, even when the oven is not in use.
To set the timer
1 Press the TIMER button. The TIMER symbol and the colon will flash in the clock display.
2
Rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button until you have the time you need. Press the TIMER button or wait
eight seconds for the setting to be adopted and the timer will begin to count down.
3
To cancel the timer, press the TIMER button then the PUSH TO
CLEAR button.
4
When the set time finishes the TIMER symbol and will flash and the oven will beep. Press
the TIMER or PUSH TO
CLEAR button to stop the beeping and clear the timer.
The timer does not turn the oven off.
g
h
f
i
decba

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Automatic cooking
Automatic time cooking
Automatic time (delayed start) cooking will turn the oven on and off at times you have set.
To set automatic time cooking:
1 Check that the clock shows the correct time.
2 In double ovens, choose the upper or lower oven. This is important.
3 Select the oven mode and temperature.
4 Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time for preheating if necessary.
5 Press the COOK
TIME button and rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button to select this length of time. You do
not need to set a start time.
6 Press the STOP
TIME button, and rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button to select the time of day you want
the oven to stop cooking.
Note: you must set this stop time within eight seconds, or the cook time settings will
be automatically adopted. To cancel the cook time settings, turn the oven mode and
temperature dials to OFF, as described in ‘Cancelling automatic cooking’.
The oven mode and temperature dials will still function (as during manual operation). You can
alter these before or during cooking, and you can manually turn the oven off before the set
cook time has finished.
Before cooking starts, DELAY, AUTO and the current time will show in the clock display. The oven
mode and temperature displays will dim, and the oven light will be off.
During cooking, AUTO, COOK TIME and the remaining cook time will show in the clock display.
The oven mode and temperature displays will be bright, and the oven light will be on.
When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and turn off. The temperature and oven
displays will dim, and the oven light will go off. COOK TIME and AUTO will flash in the clock
display.
Turn the oven mode and temperature dials to OFF. The oven light will stay on for eight
seconds, and then go off when the oven returns to manual mode.
Automatic stop cooking
You can set the oven to automatic stop cooking at any time during cooking, or when you turn
the oven on.
To set automatic stop cooking:
1 Check that the clock shows the correct time.
2 In double ovens, choose the upper or lower oven. This is important.
3 Select the oven mode and temperature.
4 Press the STOP
TIME button, and rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button to select the time you want the
oven to stop cooking.

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During cooking, AUTO, COOK TIME and the remaining cook time will show in the clock display. The
oven mode and temperature displays will be bright, and the oven light will be on.
When the cook time is finished, the oven will beep and turn off. The oven and temperature
displays will dim, and the oven light will go off. COOK TIME and AUTO will flash in the clock
display.
Turn the oven mode and temperature to OFF. The oven light will stay on for eight seconds,
and then go off when the oven returns to manual mode.
Cancelling automatic cooking
To cancel automatic time and automatic stop cooking, turn the oven mode and temperature
dials to OFF. After eight seconds, the clock display will revert to the time of day, and the oven
will return to manual mode.
Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the cooking cycle to begin. Typical
food to avoid include those containing eggs and dairy products, cream soups, cooked and
uncooked meats, poultry and fish.
If cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold or frozen food in the oven.
Most unfrozen food should never stand in the oven for more than two hours before
cooking begins.
Do not allow food to remain in the oven for more than one hour after completion of the
cooking cycle.
WARNING!
Food safety is an important consideration when using delayed cooking modes.
To avoid potential spoiling of food and sickness, take the following steps:

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Oven operation
Cooking probe
Use your cooking probe to accurately judge
when your meat is perfectly cooked. The
probe can be used on TrueAero, AeroBake,
Roast, AeroGrill and Bake modes.
Using the cooking probe
1 Select the oven mode and temperature and
preheat the oven if appropriate - Roast does
not require preheating.
2 Insert as much of the metal cooking probe as
possible horizontally into the thickest part of the
fully defrosted meat. The thicker the meat, the
longer it will take to cook, so it is important that
the probe is measuring the temperature of the meat at its thickest point. Make sure the probe
does not touch bone, fat or gristle, as this will give you a false reading.
3 Place the meat on the grilling system.
4 When the oven has preheated (if required) to the set temperature, place the grilling system in
the oven and insert the plug end of the cooking probe into the probe socket, using an oven
mitt if the oven is hot. The probe socket is on the left hand side of the oven, halfway between
shelf positions 3 and 5. Make sure the probe is pushed fully into the socket, then close the
oven door.
5 Select the upper or lower cavity for double oven models using the oven cavity selector button.
6 Press the PROBE button on the control panel. The pre-set temperature of 65 °C and ‘Probe’
will light up in the display. If you want to select a different internal food temperature from
the preset temperature, rotate the PUSH TO
CLEAR button while the PROBE symbol is flashing. For
cooking probe guidelines, see ‘Cooking charts’.
To cancel the cooking probe
To cancel the probe setting before the set temperature has been reached press PROBE then
the PUSH TO
CLEAR button.
Tips for using the cooking probe
The display will show the actual internal temperature. To look at the set internal temperature
press PROBE.
The oven will beep and automatically turn off when the set internal temperature has been
reached. The temperature and oven mode displays will remain on and the oven light will go
out.
Return the oven to manual mode by pressing the PUSH TO
CLEAR button. Turn the oven mode
dial and temperature dials to ‘OFF’.
a Metal probe
b Plug
c Handle
d Cable
a
c
c
d
b

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The cooking probe can be used with automatic cooking functions. If the probe reaches the
set temperature before the stop time is reached, the probe will turn the oven off.
The internal temperature of the meat will continue to rise by 2-8 °C after you have removed it
from the oven so allow for this in your calculations.
Important!
Use only the cooking probe supplied with your AeroTech™ oven.
Hold the cooking probe at the ‘handles’ when inserting and removing it from food and the
cooking probe socket.
Remember to remove the cooking probe from the oven before you start a self-clean cycle.
Do not store the probe in the oven.
Only use the probe with food that is fully defrosted.
Roasting
Roast is a two-step program. It has an initial 20 minute searing stage to brown the roast and
caramelise the meat juices, then a reduction to your set temperature for the remainder of the
cooking period, producing a tender and juicy roast that is full of flavour. Little browning takes
place after the initial 20 minute searing.
Using the Roast mode
1 Place the grilling system on a shelf so that the top of the roast is in the centre of the oven or
lower.
2 Select Roast using the oven mode dial. Select the temperature. When using the Roast mode,
there is no need to preheat the oven. Use automatic cooking if you want your oven to
automatically turn on/off. For suggested roasting times and temperatures see ‘Cooking charts’.
Tips for a successful roast
The initial searing is too hot for ‘roasting bags’. Use TrueAero, AeroBake or Bake if you are using
roasting or oven bags and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Tender cuts should be cooked at a high temperature quickly, while tougher cuts require a
lower temperature for a longer time.
For perfect results use the meat probe to take out the guesswork.
Placing meat on the wire grilling rack allows hot air to circulate around it and gives more even
browning.
Thick pieces of meat take longer to cook than thin pieces of the same weight. Meat cooks by
absorbing heat from the outer surface to the centre. The thicker the meat the longer it will
take to cook.
Roasts containing bones cook faster than boneless or rolled roasts due to the bone
conducting heat throughout the meat. Stuffed roasts take longer to cook.