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