Fisher & Paykel BI452 Series User manual

User guide NZ & AU
Built-in oven
BI452 and BI602 models

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Contents
Firstuse 2
Overview of oven models 3
Clocks and timers 4
Operating the oven 9
Cooking functions 12
Accessories 15
Shelf positions 16
Cooking charts 17
Automatic cooking 23
Ceramic cooktop 26
Cleaning 28
Manufacturer’s warranty 31
Customer care 32
Important!
Please note, some models shown in this user guide are not available in all markets. Keep
this user guide for future reference. If the appliance is sold or transferred to another owner,
always leave the user guide with the appliance in order that the new owner can familiarise
themselves with the appliance and the relevant warnings.

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First use
We strongly recommend you read this user guide carefully to take full advantage of the features
offered by this product.
Set the clock. The oven will not work until the clock has been set. See the information on clocks
and timers.
Remove all accessories (from both cavities in ASE1.5 and ASE2 models).
Condition the oven by running on Bake or Fan Bake at 2000C for one hour. Turn the
function knob to the appropriate symbol and temperature knob to 2000C.
Condition both cavities in Essence1.5 and Essence2 models by using the appropriate function
and temperature knobs - upper on the left and lower on the right hand side of the control.
Both cavities can be conditioned at the same time.
There will be a distinctive smell. This is normal but make sure your kitchen is well ventilated
during the conditioning period.
Important!
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children. Children, or
persons with a disability which limits their ability to use the appliance, should have a
responsible person to instruct them in its use. The instructor should be satisfied that they
can use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.
Isolating switch
This appliance should be connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing
full disconnection from the power supply.
CAUTION!
Do not place aluminum foil, dishes with reflective qualities or any object on the oven floor as
this will cause a heat build-up which will result in irreversible damage to the enamel.
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Accessible parts will become hot when this appliance is in use.
Take care to avoid touching hot surfaces inside the oven.
Use oven mitts or other protection when handling hot surfaces such as
oven racks or dishes.
Take care when opening the oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Supervise children and keep them safely away until oven is cool.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in burns and scalds.

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Overview of oven models
Built-in oven models
Depending on which model you have, your built-in oven will have a control panel like one
shown below.
Ringer timer (R)
Electronic clock with minute
timer (C)
Analogue clock (A)
Electronic clock (E)
Double oven with
electronic clock (ED)
Oven with cooktop
and electronic clock (CTE)
Soft Touch clock (X, XC, ASX)
Electronic clock (ASE, ASP)
Electronic clock (ASE1.5, ASE2)

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Ringer timer model (R)
The timer can be used at any time even if the oven is not in use.
The timer can be set for up to 55 minutes.
If the oven is in use, the timer does not turn the oven off.
Setting the timer
Turn the timer control knob clockwise to the 55 minute mark, then turn back to show the
number of minutes you want. The timer will count down and will ring when the set time is
reached.
Clocks and timers
Types of clock
You have to set the clock before you can use the oven. Depending on which model you have
(see Overview of oven models), your oven may have a ringer timer, an analogue clock, an
electronic clock with minute timer, an electronic clock, or a Soft Touch clock.

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Analogue clock model (A)
Timer
Timer bell off stops the timer bell
ringing.
Start time sets a time for
automatic cooking to start.
Manual sign returns the oven to manual
mode when automatic cooking is
finished.
Setting the analogue clock
To set the clock, push the COOK TIME knob in and turn anticlockwise until the clock shows the
correct time. Make sure the manual sign shows in the display window. (If it does not, turn the
COOK TIME knob anticlockwise). Press and turn the START TIME knob anticlockwise until the
triangle, clicks into alignment with the hour hand.
Setting the timer
The timer can be used at any time, even when the oven is not in use. If the oven is in use, the
timer will turn the oven off when the selected time has elapsed. Turn the
COOK TIME knob
anticlockwise until the number of minutes you want shows in the centre of the display, eg
60 minutes . When the time is up, the timer will ring and the oven will turn off. To turn
the timer bell off, turn
COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to the symbol. Make sure the oven is
returned to manual mode by turning the
COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the manual sign
shows.
COOK TIME START TIME

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Electronic clock with minute timer model (C)
Setting the electronic clock
This clock has a 24 hour display and a minute
timer function. The clock will flash 0.00 and AUTO
alternately when turned on at the wall.
To set the clock, press and hold the buttons
together briefly. (0.00 is shown AUTO continues to
flash). You have four seconds to start setting the
clock. Press the buttons until the correct
time is displayed. If you make a mistake, press the
buttons together and correct the time.
Setting the minute timer
The timer can be used at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer does not turn
the oven off. Press either button briefly. The symbol is shown and you have four
seconds to start setting the minute timer using the buttons.

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Electronic clock models (E, ED, CTE, ASE, ASE1.5, ASE2, ASP)
Timer
Cook time for automatic cooking.
The oven will automatically turn off at the
end of the set time.
Stop time for automatic cooking.
Manual sign returns the oven to manual
control when automatic cooking is
completed.
Symbols are used for changing times in
the selected mode.
Setting the electronic clock
To set the clock, press and hold the and buttons. Press the / and / buttons
until the clock shows the correct time.
Setting the timer
The timer can be used at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer will not turn the
oven off. To set the timer, press the button briefly, then the / buttons to get the time
you want. The clock will show the time of day with the symbol in the display. To check the
remaining time press the button. When the time is up, the timer will beep. To turn the timer
off, press any clock button.
Setting the disable mode
When the oven disable mode is activated the oven will not function. This helps in preventing
children or accidental bumps turning the oven on. To activate the oven disable mode first check
the oven is in manual mode or cancel any automatic functions that may be running. Hold down
the and buttons simultaneously for approximately eight seconds. The display will read
‘On’ (ie the oven is on). Press the / button. The display will read ‘Off’ (ie the oven is off)
and the symbol will appear. After approximately two seconds, the time will reappear next to
the symbol. The oven disable mode is now activated. Oven cooling fans may run if the oven is
hot.
To deactivate the oven disable mode, hold down the and buttons simultaneously for
approximately eight seconds. The display will read ‘Off’. Press the / button. The display
will read ‘On’ and the symbol will disappear. After approximately two seconds, the time will
reappear in the display. The oven disable mode is now deactivated.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK
(E, ED and CTE models)
ELECTRONIC CLOCK
(ASE, ASE 1.5, ASE 2, ASP models)

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Soft Touch clock models (X, XC, ASX)
Setting the Soft Touch clock
To set the clock, press the CLOCK button, then using the HOURS and MINUTES buttons, set the
clock to the correct time. You can choose between 12 or 24 hour clock displays. To do this, press
and hold down the CLOCK button and CLEAR button at the same time. Every time these buttons
are pressed together the display will alternate between 12 and 24 hour clocks.
Setting the timer
The timer can be used at any time, even when the oven is not in use. To set the timer, press the
MINUTE TIMER button, then the HOURS and MINUTES buttons until the time you want shows
in the display. When the time is up, the timer will beep and ‘TIMER’ will flash. The timer will not
turn the oven off. To turn the timer off, press any clock button.
You can shorten the amount of times your oven beeps at the end of cycles to five beeps by
holding down the CLOCK button and FUNCTION button together. To return to the longer beep
time, repeat as before.
Setting the Key Lock
Press and hold for two seconds to lock the electronic key pad. Press and hold the button again
for two seconds to unlock. For safety reasons, you can still turn your oven off, when keylock is on.
ELECTRONIC SOFT TOUCH CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY and CLOCK

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Operating the oven
Your oven has a variety of cooking functions to suit your needs (not all models have the entire
range of cooking functions). Depending on which model you have, your oven will have a ringer
timer, function and temperature control knobs, or Soft Touch buttons.
Cavity ventilation fan (all models)
A cavity ventilation fan is included in the oven. This will come on automatically at different stages
of the cooking cycle. It will blow warm air out above the door. When the oven is turned off, the
cavity ventilation fan may stay on until the oven cools down.
Ringer timer model (R)
The ringer timer model has two cooking functions: Bake (between ‘Lo’ and ‘Hi’) and Grill.
1 To turn the oven on to Bake, simply turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the required
temperature.
2 The oven light will come on automatically while the oven is in use. The oven indicator light will
glow until the oven has reached the set temperature.
3 When you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control knob to Off.
4 For grilling, turn the temperature control knob to Grill.
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Accessible parts will become hot when this appliance is in use.
Take care to avoid touching hot surfaces inside the oven.
Use oven mitts or other protection when handling hot surfaces such as
oven racks or dishes.
Take care when opening the oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Supervise children and keep them safely away until oven is cool.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in burns and scalds.

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Control knob models (C, A, E, ED, CTE, ASE, ASE1.5, ASE2, ASP)
1 Select the required function using the function control knob. The oven light will come on
automatically when a function is selected.
2 Select the required temperature using the temperature control knob. The oven indicator neon
light, above the temperature knob on the control panel, will glow blue until the oven has
reached the set temperature and then it will go out.
3 When you have finished cooking turn the function and temperature control knobs to Off.
C, A, E, ED and CTE models
ASE, ASE1.5, ASE2, ASP models
A, E, ED and CTE modelsC model

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Soft Touch models (X, XC, ASX)
1 Turn the oven on with the ON/OFF button. Your
oven has been pre-set to Fan Bake 160°C.
2 Scroll to the required function with the
FUNCTION and buttons.
Scrolling order of functions
FAN BAKE  FAN  BAKE  WARM  DEFROST  GRILL H9  GRILL E9  FAN GRILL
3 Adjust the temperature in 5°C steps with the TEMP and buttons. Each cooking function has
a default temperature which can be adjusted, except for Warm.
4 The temperature display will alternate between the set and actual temperature, and the oven
indicator light will glow until the oven has reached the set temperature.
5 When you have finished cooking, turn your oven off by pressing the ON/OFF button.
ELECTRONIC SOFT TOUCH CONTROL PANEL, DISPLAY and CLOCK

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Cooking functions
Multi-function ovens (except the C model which has BAKE, FAN BAKE, GRILL & FAN GRILL) have
eight cooking functions. On the oven control panel each function is represented by a symbol.
(A, E, ED, CTE, ASE, ASE1.5, ASE2, ASP models)
FAN BAKE Fan plus top and lower elements
Fan Bake circulates hot air from the top and bottom elements. Food cooks more quickly,
so you may need to lower the oven temperature. Good for crisping foods, eg pastry
products and slices and also the best method for heating your Pizza Stone.
FAN Fan plus fan element
Heat from the element around the fan is forced throughout the oven. Perfect for multi-
level cooking and batch baking, casseroles and baked potatoes.
BAKE Top and lower elements
Bake is the traditional method of cooking. It is best to cook on only one rack at a time
in this function. Suitable for delicate food and foods that require long cooking, eg fruit
cakes and roasts.
CLASSIC BAKE Lower element
Uses heat from the lower element only. The oven needs to be preheated on Bake or Fan
Bake. Use Classic Bake for quiches, slices, anything you want browner on the bottom
than the top.
DEFROST Fan only
The fan circulates air around the oven, speeding up the defrosting process by
approximately 30%.
GRILL Inner and outer top element
Grill uses all of the top element and is ideal for grilling a large area of food. For best
results leave the door open at the first stop position. Grilled vegetables are quick and full
of flavour.
ECO GRILL Top inner element
Eco Grill uses the inner area of the top element and is useful when you need to grill
single servings or small pieces of food. For best results leave the door open at the first
stop position.
FAN GRILL Fan plus top element
Fan Grill circulates hot air from the top element and is excellent for foods that would
normally be fried. Large cuts of meat can be cooked using this function with results
similar to using a rotisserie. Suitable for dishes such as lasagne and moussaka. Fan-grilled
whole chickens are excellent.

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(X, XC, ASX models)
FAN BAKE Fan plus top and lower
elements
Fan Bake circulates hot air from the
top and bottom elements. Food
cooks more quickly, so you may
need to lower the oven temperature.
Good for crisping foods, eg pastry
products and slices and also the best
method for heating your Pizza Stone.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 The default temperature is 160°C. This can be adjusted
using the TEMP and buttons.
3 Preheat oven before use.
FAN Fan plus fan element
Heat from the element around the
fan is forced throughout the oven.
Perfect for multi-level cooking and
batch baking, casseroles and baked
potatoes.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button once.
3 The default temperature is 180°C. This can be adjusted
using the TEMP and buttons
4 Preheat oven before use.
BAKE Top and lower elements
Bake is the traditional method of
cooking. It is best to cook on only
one rack at a time in this function.
Suitable for delicate food and foods
that require long cooking, eg fruit
cakes and roasts.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button twice.
3 The default temperature is 180°C. This can be adjusted
using the TEMP and buttons.
4 Preheat oven before use.
WARM Top and lower elements
Warm is a constant low heat, useful
for keeping hot food warm or
warming plates. It should not be
used to reheat foods as the food
will not reach a temperature high
enough to kill any harmful bacteria.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button three times.
3 The default temperature is 75°C. This cannot be
adjusted.
CAUTION!
SAFE FOOD HANDLING Food should be left in the oven as short a time as possible
before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause
potential food poisoning. Particular care should be taken during warmer weather.

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DEFROST Fan only
The fan circulates air around the
oven, speeding up the defrosting
process by approximately 30%.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button four times.
3 The default temperature is 50°C. This can be adjusted
between 50°C and 30°C, using the TEMP and
buttons.
4 Preheat oven before use.
GRILL Inner and outer top element
Grill uses all of the top element
and is ideal for grilling a large area
of food. For best results leave the
door open at the first stop position.
Grilled vegetables are quick and full
of flavour.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button three times.
3 The default temperature is H9, the hottest. This can
be adjusted using the TEMP and buttons.
4 Preheat grill before use.
ECO GRILL Top inner element
Eco Grill uses the inner area of the
top element and is useful when
you need to grill single servings or
small pieces of food. For best results
leave the door open at the first stop
position.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button twice.
3 The default temperature is E9, the hottest. This can be
adjusted using the TEMP and buttons.
4 Preheat grill before use.
FAN GRILL Fan plus top elements
Fan Grill circulates hot air from the
top elements and is excellent for
foods that would normally be fried.
Large cuts of meat can be cooked
using this function with results
similar to using a rotisserie. Suitable
for dishes such as lasagne and
moussaka. Fan-grilled whole chickens
are excellent.
1 Press ON/OFF button.
2 Press FUNCTION button once.
3 The default temperature is 180°C. This can be
adjusted using the TEMP and buttons.

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Accessories
Your oven will be supplied with:
Accessories Oven models
R C X, XC ED A, E, CTE ASE, ASP ASE1.5, ASE2 ASX
Baking tray 1 2 2 3 2 2 3 2
Grill/Roast tray 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Grill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Grill rack 1 1 1 1 1 1
Oven rack 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
Step-down rack 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1
Meat probe 1 1
Fat filter 1 1 2 1
Self-cleaning liners 3 6 3 6 3
Baking tray
The baking tray is suitable for biscuits and baked goods.
Grill/Roast system
For grilling and/or roasting we recommend using the grill/roast system provided. The grill grid
sits inside the deep tray so they can be placed in the oven together. The wire rack (if supplied)
sits on top of the grid.
Fat filter (not available in all models)
The fat filter protects the fan against fat build-up and will reduce smoking and splatter. The filter
should only be in place when fan functions are being used for roasting.
Important!
Do not use the fat filter when cooking baked products on fan functions.
The fat filter should be cleaned after every use - refer to the Cleaning section. If the fat filter is not
cleaned, the filter will block and shorten the life of the fan element.
Installing the fat filter:
1 Hold the fat filter by the handle.
2 Insert the two tabs into the oval holes in the fan cover.
3 Ensure the fat filter completely covers the opening.
Self-cleaning liners (not available in all models)
Self-cleaning liners are fitted to the side walls and back of the oven. The liners are coated with
a special enamel which is porous and contains oxidising catalysts. Any grease and dirt coming
into contact with the liner is absorbed by the enamel and is broken down with the help of the
oxidising catalysts at normal cooking temperatures.

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Shelf positions
Shelf positions are numbered from the top down.
The top positions are for grill functions, middle
positions for baking and lower positions are
suitable for roasting.
The cooking tables throughout this user guide give
you suggested shelf positions. However, you may
wish to change these to suit yourself. The step-
down rack increases flexibility when cooking in the
oven by allowing food to be cooked in between
the existing shelf positions. It also maximises the
useable space in the oven cavity.
CAUTION!
The oven racks/shelves, including the step-down
rack and grill/roast tray, have a 'stop notch'
to prevent their inadvertent withdrawal from
the oven. This diagram illustrates the correct
orientation.
CAUTION!
We do not advise placing aluminium foil or
dishes with reflective qualities on the floor of the
oven. This will cause a heat build-up which will
result in irreversible damage to the enamel.
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7
8
STOP NOTCH
REAR EDGE TO
BACK OF OVEN

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Cooking charts
Grilling chart
Grilling suggestions and guide
For Grill functions, preheat until the top element is hot and has turned red. Place food on the
grill/roast system. Slot into the upper runners. Position will depend on the thickness of the food
and the preferred degree of cooking the food requires, (eg medium rare in comparison to well
done steak). Leave the door open at the first stop position.
Fan grilling
Fan Grill may require the food to be placed lower in the oven. Fan Grilling is carried out with the
door closed and the oven does not need to be preheated. The top element cycles on and off and
the hot air is circulated by the oven fan. The thermostat maintains the set temperature.
Important!
The fat filter should be in place when using fan grill for roasting.
Important!
These charts are only a guide - receipes vary, so you may need to adjust the oven
temperature cooking time or the shelf position.
Food GRILL FAN GRILL
Shelf Temp
(oC) Time (mins)
Shelf Temp
(oC) Time (mins)
BEEF
Steak rare 3 Hi/9 8-10
medium 4 Hi/9 10-15
well done 4 Hi/9 15-20
Hamburgers well done 4 Hi/9 12-15 5 180-200 15-20
Meatballs well done 4 Hi/9 12-15 5 180-200 15-25
LAMB
Chops medium 4 Hi/8 15-20 4 180-200 15-20
well done 4 Hi/9 20-25 4 190-200 20-25
Rack medium 6 190-200 25-30
PORK
Chops well done 4 Hi/9 15-20 4 180-200 20-30
Ham steak well done 4 Hi/8 10-15 5 180-200 15-20
Bacon well done 3 Hi/9 6-8 4 180-200 10-15
SAUSAGES well done 3 Hi/8 10-15 5 180-200 15-25
CHICKEN
Pieces well done 5 180-200 25-30
Whole well done 7 175 30-35 per 500 g
Key
Recommended cooking function for grilling

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Baking chart
Bake, Fan Bake and Fan Forced (Fan for Soft Touch models) each give different results for the
same product.
Food BAKE
Shelf Temp
(oC) Time (mins)
Baked products
Biscuits 6 170-180 10-15
Slices 7 160-175 20-30
Shortbread 6 135-145 25-35
Butter/Chocolate cake 8 150-175 55-75
Fruit cake (light) 8 150-160 70-90
Fruit cake (rich) 8 135-150 4-6 hrs
Sponge 7 170-190 25-35
Muffins 6 200-220 12-18
Meringues 7 110-120 55-65
Scones 6 215-230 10-15
Bread/Rolls 7 190-210 15-35
Pizza 8 225-250 12-20
Apple pie 7 180-200 25-35
Pastry
Filo 7 175-190 30-35
Flaky/Puff 6 225-250 10-20
Choux 6 185-210 35-45
Quiche 7 180-200 20-30
Bacon and egg pie 7 180-200 35-45
Custard tart - pastry case 8 180-200 14-18
Custard tart - filling 8 180 120 720-25
Lemon meringue pie - pastry case 8 180-200 14-18
Lemon meringue pie - filling 7 170-180 15-20
Family favourites
Lasagne 7 170-180 35-45
Meatloaf 7 175-190 60-70
Chicken pieces 7 175-180 45-50
Chicken casserole 7 175-190 50-65
Fish pie 7 180-195 25-30
Complete oven meal* - - -
Vegetables
Baked 6 150-175 45-70
Roasted 6 175-200 45-70
*Complete oven meal example: 1.5 kg roast lamb, 800 g potatoes, 400-500 g root vegetables and fruit pie.
Note: depending on the size of the meat and weight of vegetables, cooking times will vary.