Fisher & Paykel BI453 User manual

Built-in oven
User guide
NZ AU
BI453 and BI603 ‘classic range’ models

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Contents
Introduction 2
Safety and warnings 3
Overview of oven models 4
Clocks and timers 5
Operating the oven 9
Cooking functions 10
Automatic cooking 11
Oven shelves 13
Accessories 14
Oven temperature conversion chart 14
Cooking function options 15
Cooking charts 16
Care and cleaning - oven 24
Ceramic cooktop (CTE) 26
Care and cleaning - ceramic cooktop (CTE) 28
Warranty and service 29
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.

2Introduction
About your new oven
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel built-in oven. Now that it is installed and ready to use,
you will want to know everything about it to make sure you get excellent results right from the
start. This guide introduces you to all its features, as well as giving you a comprehensive set of
cooking charts. We recommend you read the whole guide before using your new oven, for both
safety and cooking success.
Before using your new oven
Before using your new oven, please:
Read this user guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety and warnings’ section following.
Remove all accessories and packaging (from both ovens in double models).
Set the clock. The oven will not work until the clock has been set. See the ‘Clocks and timers’
section.
Condition the oven/s by turning the function knob to FAN BAKE and the temperature knob
to 200 0C and heat for one hour. You can condition both ovens in double models at the same
time. The upper oven controls are on the right and the lower on the left .
There will be a distinctive smell while you are conditioning your oven. This is normal, but make
sure your kitchen is well ventilated during the conditioning.

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Safety and warnings
Your built-in oven has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal cooking
procedures. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when you are using your oven.
WARNING!
Hot Surface Hazard
Accessible parts will become hot when this oven is in use.
Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use with the door open.
To avoid burns and scalds keep children away.
Do not touch hot surfaces inside the oven.
Use oven mitts or other protection when handling hot surfaces such as oven
shelves or dishes.
Take care when opening the oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Failure to do so could result in burns and scalds.
WARNING!
Electrical Shock Hazard
Switch the oven off at the wall before replacing fuses or the oven lamp.
Do not use the appliance if the cooktop surface is cracked. Switch the
appliance off at the power supply and contact your service centre.
Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock.
Important safety precautions
Isolating switch: make sure this oven is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating
switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
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.
Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after
cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take
particular care during warmer weather.
Do not place aluminium foil or dishes with reflective qualities on the oven floor as this will
cause a heat build-up which will irreversibly damage the enamel.
Do not stand on the door, or place heavy objects on it.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the oven or the ceramic cooktop.
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 the safety cover is retracted the blade in the cooktop scraper is razor-sharp. Use with
extreme care and always store safely.

4Overview of oven models
Fig.1 Oven models
Built-in oven models
Depending on which model you have, your built-in oven will have one of the following control
panels.
Ringer timer (R)
Analogue clock (A)
Electronic clock with
minute timer (C)
Electronic clock (E)
Double oven with
electronic clock (ED)
Oven with cooktop and
electronic clock (CTE)

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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, or an electronic clock.
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 it back to show the
number of minutes you want. The timer will count down and will ring when the set time is
reached.
Fig.2 Ringer timer

6Clocks and timers
Analogue clock model (A)
Timer
Timer bell off stops the timer bell
ringing.
Start time sets a time for
automatic cooking to start.
Manual symbol returns the oven to manual
mode when automatic cooking is
finished.
Setting the analogue clock
To set the clock:
1 Turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the symbol shows.
2 Press and turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the clock shows the correct time.
3 Press and turn the START TIME knob anticlockwise until the triangle clicks into alignment with
the hour hand.
Setting the timer
You can use the timer 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.
To set the timer, 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 the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to the symbol.
To return the oven to manual mode, turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to the symbol.
COOK TIME START TIME
Fig.3 Analogue clock

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Clocks and timers
Electronic clock with minute timer model (C)
Setting the electronic clock
To set the clock, press and hold the – + buttons together
briefly (0.00 will stop flashing). You have six seconds to
start setting the clock. Press the – or + button until the
correct time is displayed. If you make a mistake, press the
– + buttons together and correct the time.
To adjust the time for daylight savings you can reset the
hours only. Press and hold the – + buttons together until
the hour digits begin flashing, release the – + buttons and
re-press either the – or + button until the correct time is
displayed.
Setting the minute timer
You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer does not turn the
oven off and has a maximum setting of 10 hours.
To set the timer, press the – or + button briefly, then the – or + button to set the time you want.
The symbol and time set are displayed. The minute timer displays the countdown in minutes
and seconds, or hours and minutes.
To check the time of day during the running of the minute timer, briefly press the – + buttons
together.
To cancel the timer, reset the time to 0.00 by pressing the – button.
When the time is up, the timer will beep. Press the – or + button to turn the timer off.
Adjusting the volume of the timer
You can choose between three levels of volume for the timer beeps.
To adjust the volume:
1 Check the clock is set and the timer is not running.
2 Press and hold the – button. The timer will beep.
3 Release the – button and re-press to hear the next level of volume. The last level selected is
stored.
Note: if the power to the oven is cut, then the ‘beep’ volume will reset to the loudest level.
Fig.4 Electronic clock with
minute timer

8Clocks and timers
Electronic clock models (E, ED, CTE)
Timer
Cook time is used for automatic cooking.
The oven will automatically turn off at the
end of the set cook time.
Stop time is used for automatic cooking.
Manual returns the oven to manual
control during automatic cooking or when
automatic cooking is completed, and is
used for setting the clock.
Symbols are used for changing times in
the selected mode.
Setting the clock
To set the clock, press the button once and then press the or button until the clock
shows the correct time.
Note: AUTO will appear in the clock display while the button is being pressed.
Using the timer
You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer does not turn the
oven off.
To set the timer, press the button briefly, then the or button to set the time you want.
After a few seconds, the clock will show the time of day with the symbol in the display.
To check the remaining time press the button.
To cancel the timer, press the button and then reset the time to 0:00 by pressing the and
buttons. Press the button to turn the timer off.
When the time is up, the timer will beep. Press the button to turn the timer off.
Adjusting the volume of the timer
You can choose between three levels of volume for the timer beeps.
To adjust the volume:
1 Check the clock is set and the timer is not running.
2 Press and hold the button. The timer will beep.
3 Release the button and re-press to hear the next level of volume. The last level selected is
stored.
Note: if the power to the oven is cut, then the ‘beep’ volume will reset to the loudest level.
Fig.5 Electronic 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 either a
ringer timer, or function and temperature control knobs.
Note: the oven cooling fan comes on automatically at different stages of the cooking cycle. It
blows out warm air above the door. When the oven is turned off, the cooling 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.
To turn the oven on to Bake, simply turn the temperature control knob clockwise to the required
temperature. 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.
When you have finished cooking, turn the temperature control knob to Off.
For grilling, turn the temperature control knob to Grill.
Control knob models (C, A, E, ED, CTE)
1 Select the function using the function control knob. The oven light/s will come on.
2 Select the temperature using the temperature control knob. The oven temperature indicator
light will glow 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.
Note: oven knobs may vary from those illustrated.
Fig.6 C model Fig.7 A, E, ED and CTE models Fig.8 C, A, E, ED and CTE models

10 Cooking functions
Note: not all models have the entire range of cooking functions.
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. ECO grill with the door open at the first stop
position.
GRILL Inner and outer top elements
GRILL uses both of the top elements and is ideal for grilling a large area of food. Grill
with the door open at the first stop position. Grilled vegetables are quick to cook and full
of flavour.
FAN GRILL Fan plus top elements
FAN GRILL circulates hot air from the top elements and is excellent for food that
would normally be fried. Large cuts of meat can be cooked using this function with
results similar to using a rotisserie. Use FAN GRILL for dishes such as lasagne and
moussaka. Fan-grilled whole chicken is excellent. Fan grill with the oven door closed.
DEFROST Fan only
The fan circulates air around the oven, speeding up the defrosting process by
approximately 30%.
CLASSIC BAKE Bottom element
CLASSIC BAKE uses heat from the bottom element only. Preheat the oven first on BAKE
or FAN BAKE . Use CLASSIC BAKE for quiches, slices or anything you want
browner on the bottom than on the top.
FAN BAKE Fan plus top and bottom elements
FAN BAKE circulates hot air from the top and bottom elements. Food cooks faster than
in BAKE , so you may need to lower the oven temperature by 5-10 0C. FAN BAKE is
good for crisping food, eg pastry products.
FAN FORCED Fan plus fan element
In FAN FORCED , heat from the element around the fan is forced throughout the oven.
FAN FORCED is perfect for multi-shelf cooking and batch baking, casseroles and baked
potatoes.
BAKE Top and bottom elements
BAKE is the traditional method of cooking. It is best to cook on only one shelf at a
time in this function. Use BAKE for delicate food and foods that require long cooking,
eg fruit cakes, bread and roasts.

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Use automatic cooking to automatically turn the oven on, cook, and then turn the oven off.
Analogue clock model (A)
To set automatic cooking:
1 Check the clock shows the correct time.
2 Select the function and temperature. The oven indicator
light will glow, and the oven will come on.
3 Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time
for preheating if necessary.
4 Turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to show how
long you need the food to cook for, eg 60 minutes
(Fig. 9b).
5 Decide when you would like the oven to come on.
For example, if you would like the oven to turn off at 7
pm, and the cooking time is 60 minutes, you want the
oven to turn on at 6 pm.
6 Press and turn the START TIME knob anticlockwise until
the triangle is pointing to the time you would like
the oven to turn on, eg 6 pm (Fig. 9c).
If there is time to wait before cooking starts, the oven
indicator light will go out, and the oven will switch off but
is now set for automatic cooking.
If you are already at home to turn the oven on and only
want the oven to turn off automatically, start cooking as
normal, then follow step 4 to set a cook time. In this case
the triangle will be pointing to the current time (Fig.
9b).
When the cook time is completed, the oven will turn off and the timer will ring.
To turn the ringer off, turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to the symbol.
To turn the oven off or cancel automatic cooking at any time:
1 Turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to the symbol (Fig. 9a).
2 Press and turn the START TIME knob until the triangle clicks into
alignment with the hour hand (Fig. 9a).
3 Turn temperature and function to OFF.
Automatic cooking
Fig.9c
Automatic cooking
on analogue clock.
Fig.9a
Fig.9b

12 Automatic cooking
Electronic clock models (E, ED, CTE)
To set automatic cooking:
1 Check the clock shows the correct time.
2 Select the function and temperature. The oven temperature indicator light
will glow and the oven will come on.
3 Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time for
preheating if necessary.
4 Press the button. 0.00 will show. Using the buttons,
set the cooking time, eg 1 hour 15 minutes.
5 Select the time you would like the oven to turn off by
pressing the button and then using the buttons eg 18.00.
If there is time to wait before cooking starts, the current time of
day and
AUTO will show in the clock display. The oven temperature
indicator light will go out and the oven will switch off but is now set
for automatic cooking.
If you are already at home to turn the oven on and only want the
oven to turn off automatically, start cooking as normal, then
follow step 5 to set a time to stop the oven.
When automatic cooking starts, AUTO will be displayed and the oven will turn on.
To see the remaining cook time, press the button.
To see the set stop time, press the button.
To cancel automatic cooking at any time, press the button and turn the temperature and
function knobs to the off
O
position.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will turn off, the timer will beep and AUTO will flash:
Press the button to stop the beeping and return the oven to manual mode.
Turn the temperature and function knobs to the off
O
position.
Important!
Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after
cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take
particular care during warmer weather.
Fig.10 Electronic clock
and controls
Fig.11 Sample cook time shown

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Oven shelves
Shelf positions
Shelf positions are numbered from the
top down. The top positions are for
grilling functions and middle shelves
are suitable for baking and roasting.
Do not cook or place anything on the
oven floor.
Shelf supports
The shelf supports hold the wire
shelves and the grill/roast pan.
Important!
For all shelf positions (unless your oven is supplied
with shelf slides on position 7) make sure you fit
shelves and the grill/roast pan between the metal
runners of the shelf supports, as shown in Fig.12.
The oven shelves and the grill/roast pan have a ‘stop
notch’ so that you do not accidentally pull them right out
of the oven. Make sure you put the stop notch towards the
back of the oven, as shown in Fig.13.
Do not place aluminium foil or dishes with
reflective qualities on the oven floor as this
will cause a heat build-up which will
irreversibly damage the enamel.
Shelf slides
Shelf slides in shelf position 7 give
easy access to the most commonly
used shelf position for baking and
roasting. The shelf slides can hold the
wire shelves and the grill/roast pan.
Note: shelf slides are not supplied with every model.
Step-down shelf
The step-down oven shelf increases shelving flexibility and
maximises the useable space in the oven. Using the
step-down shelf in the bottom shelf position is excellent
for quiches and pastry tarts.
Fig. 12 Shelf positions
Stop notch
Rear edge to back of oven
21
3
45
6
7
8
Fig. 13 Location of stop notch
Step-down shelf Shelf slides
Shelf supports

14 Accessories and oven temperature conversion chart
Baking tray
The baking tray is suitable for biscuits and baked goods.
Three-piece grill/roast system
The three-piece grill/roast system (made up of the pan, grid and rack) is designed to give
superior cooking results and to prevent hot fat and juices in the pan splattering throughout the
oven. All pieces can be used together as one complete unit, or in different combinations.
Note: not all accessories are supplied with every model.
Fig. 14 Accessories
Baking tray
Grid
Rack
Pan
Celsius (°C) Fahrenheit (°F) Gas Mark
110 225 ¼
Cool
130 250 ½
140 275 1
150 300 2 Moderately cool
170 325 3
180 350 4 Moderate
190 375 5
200 400 6 Moderately hot
220 425 7
230 450 8 Hot
240 475 9 Very hot

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Cooking function options
This chart will help you to match your
cooking requirements to the most
appropriate cooking function.
Key: Recommended method
Alternative method
BAKE FAN FORCED FAN BAKE CLASSIC BAKE GRILL FAN GRILL
Baked products
Biscuits- single tray
Biscuits- 2-3 trays
Slices
Butter cake
Fruit cake
Sponge
Meringues
Scones
Muffins
Pastry
Filo parcels / Apple pie
Lemon meringue pie
Quiche
Meats
Beef - roast
Beef - steak
Lamb - roast
Lamb - rack
Pork - roast
Poultry
Chicken - whole
Chicken - pieces
Savoury dishes
Casseroles
Lasagne
Complete oven meals and
reheating precooked food
Compact oven
The compact oven can be used in the same way as a full sized oven because it is fully featured.
As the oven is smaller, use shelves 1 & 2 for grilling, and shelves 3 & 4 for baking.
Food may need to be cooked at a lower temperature (approximately 5-10 oC) or for a shorter time
(approximately 10%).

16 Cooking charts
Grilling
For many meats grilling is considered to be a healthier option than frying. Recently, grilling has
also become a popular way to cook vegetables.
Tips for successful grilling
GRILL and ECO GRILL
Preheat the grill for five minutes before using it.
Grill with the oven door open at the first stop-position.
Place food on the three-piece grill/roast system, and slot it into one of the upper shelf positions
(see the ‘Grilling chart’ for the most appropriate shelf).
The higher you place the food, the faster it will cook and brown.
The higher the temperature, the faster the food will cook and brown, and we recommend you
grill at high temperatures. However, you can use lower temperatures.
Grill only on one shelf at a time.
Use ECO GRILL for smaller portions of food.
In ECO GRILL , place the food on the middle of the grill rack in the three-piece grill/roast
system (where the metal bars are further apart).
FAN GRILL
You do not need to preheat the grill.
Use FAN GRILL with the oven door closed. The top elements cycle on and off, and the fan
circulates the hot air. The thermostat maintains the oven temperature.
Use FAN GRILL for foods you might otherwise pan fry, barbeque or rotisserie, and for larger
cuts of meat. It’s also good for dishes like lasagne and moussaka.
Place food on the three-piece grill/roast system, and slot it into one of the middle or lower shelf
positions (see the ‘Grilling chart’ for the most appropriate shelf).

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Cooking charts
Grilling chart
GRILL/ECO GRILL FAN GRILL
Food Shelf Temp Time (mins) Shelf Temp oC Time (mins)
Beef
Steak - rare 3 High 8-10
Steak - medium 4 High 10-15
Steak - well done 4 High 15-20
Hamburgers - well done 4 High 12-15 5 180-200 15-20
Meatballs - well done 4 High 12-15 5 180-200 15-25
Lamb
Chops - medium 4 High 15-20 4 180-200 15-20
Chops - well done 4 High 20-25 4 190-200 20-25
Rack - medium 6 190-200 25-35
Pork
Chops - well done 4 High 15-20 5 180-200 20-30
Ham steaks - well done 4 High 10-15 5 180-200 15-20
Bacon - well done 3 High 6-8 4 180-200 10-15
Sausages
Well done 4 High 10-15 5 180-200 15-25
Chicken
Pieces - well done 5 180-200 15-30
Whole - well done 7 175 30-35 per 500 g
Fish
Fillets - thick 4 High 8-12 4 180-200 8-12
Fillets - thin 4 High 6-10 4 180-200 6-10
Toast
3-6 slices - medium 1 High 2-3
1-2 slices - medium 1 High 2-3
continued...

18 Cooking charts
Grilling chart continued...
GRILL/ECO GRILL FAN GRILL
Food Shelf Temp Time (mins) Shelf Temp oC Time (mins)
Family favourites
Fruit crumble 7 150-160 30-40
Macaroni cheese 7 175-180 20-25
Lasagne 7 150-160 25-30
Moussaka 7 150-160 30-35
Cannelloni 5 150-160 25-30
Vegetables 5 175-200 20-30
Snacks
Cheese on toast 2 High 4-5
Nachos 4 175 10-15
This chart refers to shelf positions in the full-sized oven.
The above temperatures and times are a guide only and you may need to increase or decrease
them depending on your preferences.