Fisher & Paykel OB76 Series User manual

NZ AU
User guide
Aerotech oven
OB76models

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Contents
Safety and warnings 2
Introduction 5
Using your oven - before you start
Setting the clock
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Using the oven controls 7
Oven functions 8
Using your oven
Positioning the shelves
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Choosing the right bakeware 11
Selecting function and temperature 12
Preheating your oven 12
Using the oven functions 13
Using the meat probe 16
Automatic cooking 18
Cooking guidelines 20
Care and cleaning 28
User preference settings 32
Troubleshooting 35
Warranty and service 37
Important!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 visit our local website listed on the back cover
or contact your local Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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Operation
Your 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 may become hot when in use.
To avoid burns and scalds, keep children away.
Use oven mitts or other protection when handling hot surfaces such as oven
shelves or dishes.
Use care when opening the oven door.
Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven. Heating
elements may be hot even though they are dark in colour. Interior surfaces
of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements
or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns -
among these surfaces are the oven vent, the surface near the oven vent, and
the oven door and window, which could also become hot enough to cause
burns.
Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.
WARNING!
Electrical Shock Hazard
Turn the oven off at the wall before replacing fuses or the oven lamp.
Failure to do so may result in death or electrical shock.
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Safety and warnings
Important safety instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven,
follow the important safety precautions listed below:
Read all the instructions before using the oven. Use the oven only for its intended purpose as
described in these instructions.
Proper installation: be sure your appliance is properly installed and earthed by a qualified
technician.
Isolating switch: make sure this oven is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating
switch providing full disconnection from the power supply.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured or
a fire could start.
Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children.
Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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.
Do not place heavy objects on the oven door.
Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments when using the appliance.
They could ignite or melt if they touch an element or hot surface and you could be burned.
User servicing: do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Storage in or on appliance: flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near its
surface.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.
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 areas or heating elements. Do not use a towel
or a bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch fire.
Do not heat unopened food containers. They can build up pressure that may cause the container
to burst and result in injury.
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 warm weather.
Always keep oven vents unobstructed.
Caution. Hot air can blow from the vent at the base of the oven as part of the oven’s cooling
system.
Do not place aluminium foil, dishes, trays, water or ice on the oven floor during cooking, as this
will irreversibly damage the enamel.

4Safety and warnings
Placement of oven racks (shelves): always position racks (shelves) in the desired location while
the oven is cool (before preheating). If a rack (shelf) must be removed while the oven is hot, do
not let the oven mitts or potholder contact hot heating elements in the oven or the base of the
oven.
Do not clean the door seal or cavity seals (gaskets) or use any oven-cleaning products on them.
They are essential for a good seal, which ensures that the oven operates efficiently. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage or move them.
Do not use oven cleaners, harsh/abrasive cleaning agents, waxes, or polishes. No commercial
oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of
the oven. Do not use harsh/abrasive cleaners, scourers or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the oven.
Before starting a self-clean cycle, remove oven shelves/racks, side racks/shelf supports, griller pan
and all other cookware/utensils, and wipe up large food spills or grease deposits.
During a self-clean cycle, the oven reaches higher temperatures than it does for cooking. Under
such conditions, the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children should be kept away.
Do not store things children might want above the oven. Children could be burned or injured
while climbing on the oven to retrieve items.
Do not install or operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you receive a
damaged product, contact your dealer or installer immediately.
Use only bakeware approved for oven use. Follow the bakeware manufacturer’s instructions.

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Introduction
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 (gasket)
9 Cavity seal (gasket)
10 Top element
11 Oven lights
12 Meat probe socket
13 Convection fan & concealed element
14 Lower concealed element
15 Door hinge
16 Oven vent
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About your new oven
Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel built-in multifunctional 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 set of
cooking guidelines. We recommend you read the entire guide before using your new oven, for
both safety and for cooking success.
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Setting the clock
When 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 ‘12:00’ and the colon ( : ) will flash. Next,
set the clock.
Important!
You must set the clock before you can use the oven.
To set the clock
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 preference settings’ for instructions on how to change between 12-hour and 24-
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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Using your oven - before you start
Using the oven controls
In double ovens, knobs on the left are for the upper oven and knobs 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
You can use the timer at any time, even when you are not using the oven.
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 0:00 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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Oven Functions
BAKING
TRUE AERO: fan plus fan element
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 ensures baking is
well risen and evenly coloured. Cookies are crisp on the outside and chewy in the
middle, meat and poultry are deliciously browned and sizzling while remaining
juicy and tender. Casseroles are cooked to perfection and reheating is quick and
efficient. TRUE AERO is the function to choose for multi-shelf cooking and complete
oven meals.
AERO BAKE: fan plus upper and lower elements
The oven fan circulates hot air from the top outer and the lower concealed
elements and distributes it around the oven cavity. Food cooked using the AERO
BAKE function tends to brown more quickly than foods cooked on the traditional
BAKE function. Use AERO BAKE at a low temperature – 50°C– for drying fruit,
vegetables and herbs.
BAKE: upper and lower elements
Heat comes from the top outer and lower concealed elements. BAKE is the
traditional baking function, ideal for cakes. If baking on two shelves, arrange dishes
so no item is directly over another. BAKE is ideal for foods that require baking for a
long time or at low temperatures, like meringues and rich fruitcakes.
AERO PASTRY: fan plus lower element
The fan circulates heat from the lower concealed element throughout the oven.
Excellent for sweet and savoury pastry foods, for moist breads and brownies and
cookies that you want extra chewy.
PASTRY BAKE: lower element
Heat comes from the lower element only. This is a traditional baking function,
suitable for recipes that were developed in older ovens. For best results, bake on
only one shelf at a time. It is perfect for foods that require delicate baking and have
a pastry base, like custard tarts, pies, quiches and cheesecake or anything that does
not require direct heat and browning on the top.
ROASTING
ROAST
This is a two-step program. The oven does not require preheating. An initial 20-
minute searing stage crisps and browns the roast and caramelises the juices on the
outside of the meat , then the temperature drops to the level you have preset for
the remainder of the cooking period, producing a tender and juicy roast that is full
of flavour. This function is also great for cooking vegetables. Little browning takes
place after the initial searing.
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GRILLING
GRILL: upper inner element
GRILL delivers intense heat from the inner region of the top element. Great when
you need to quickly grill one to two portions of your usual favourites, like crispy
chicken breasts or a steak.
MAXI GRILL: upper inner and outer elements
MAXI GRILL delivers intense heat from the entire top element. It is the most suitable
function for ‘finishing off’ many meals, for example browning the top of potato
gratin and frittata. Use MAXI GRILL to toast bread or to grill your favourite chicken,
fish and steak.
AERO GRILL: fan plus upper inner and outer elements
AERO GRILL 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 function for whole chicken or
tenderloin of beef.
WARM
WARM is a constant low heat of 75°C. Use it to keep cooked food hot, or to
warm plates and serving dishes. To reheat food from cold, use TRUE AERO and
change to WARM only when the food is piping hot, as this function will not bring
cold food up to a temperature high enough to kill any harmful bacteria.
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-cleaning, the
oven reaches very high temperatures. This burns off and breaks down soil and
grease deposits. A smoke eliminator and active venting system eradicates odour.
For instructions on how to use SELF CLEAN, see the ‘Care and cleaning’ section.
Cooling fan
A cooling fan will come on automatically and blow air out below the oven door during the use
of most oven functions. It may continue to run after the oven is turned off to keep the door and
control panel cool.
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Positioning the shelves
Placing the telescopic sliding shelves on the side racks provides eight cooking
positions to choose from. See the ‘Cooking guidelines’ for suggested shelf positions.
To position the shelves
Always position oven shelves BEFORE heating the oven.
To remove a sliding shelf, grip it by its two front corners (making sure you are gripping the
wire shelf and the sliding frame together), tilt upwards and pull it out of the oven.
To place a sliding shelf in the oven correctly, position it so that the front bar is toward you, as
shown.
Check that the sliding frame is not extended.
Check the guard rail (as shown) to make sure the shelf is the right way up.
Position the shelf so that it is level and the rear shelf tags on both sides of the sliding frame
rest on the side racks (as shown).
Then push the sliding shelf all the way to the back of the oven, until the front shelf tags drop
into place.
Note: generally, the shelf positions in the top of the oven are suitable for grilling. Those in the
middle or lower region of the oven are suitable for baking, roasting and casseroles.
For your safety, the wire shelves and telescopic sliding frames are built together as one unit
and are not separable. This means that when placed properly on the side racks, the slides will
prevent the wire shelves from tilting when pulled towards you.
To prevent the tags from lifting off the side racks, take care to slide the shelves forward
horizontally.
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Side rack
Side rack
Mounting
slots
Retaining wire
Lock
stud
Wire shelf
Front bar
Sliding frame
(push fully into place)
Shelf tag
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2
3
4
5
6
7
Guard rail

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Using your oven
Choosing the right bakeware
The size, shape and material of the bakeware will affect the
baking time.
The three-piece grill/roast system provided with your
oven (consisting of the pan, grid and rack) has been
designed to reduce splatter and smoke, and is therefore
ideal for grilling and roasting. We suggest you place meat
on the grill/roast rack (on top of the pan and grid) to
allow hot air to circulate around it. This gives more even
browning and a result similar to a rotisserie.
On occasions, you may want to use only two pieces of the
system. For example, when roasting a large turkey, use
only the pan and grid for greater stability.
Metal bakeware results in the fastest baking time. Dark baking pans or those with a dull finish
absorb heat or brown food, especially on the base, faster than shiny pans.
A shiny finish may work best for some cakes and cookies, as it reflects some heat and gives a less
intensive baking surface.
If using dark baking pans, it may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature by 10°C. It may
also be necessary to extend the baking time by a couple of minutes.
Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans may increase the length of baking time.
Use glass or ceramic bakeware for foods that do not require a dark brown crust (eg soufflé or
lasagna).
Rack
Grid
Pan

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Selecting function and temperature
To select a function, turn the function knob.
To select a temperature, turn the temperature knob
clockwise.
For double ovens, knobs on the left are for the upper
oven and knobs on the right are for the lower oven.
See the ‘Cooking guidelines’ section for suggested
functions and temperatures.
Preheating your oven
Preheat your oven when using the following functions for baking: TRUE AERO, AERO BAKE, BAKE,
AERO PASTRY and PASTRY BAKE. These functions are equipped with a fast preheat: the oven will
heat to 175°C in approximately 10 minutes and to 225°C in approximately 15 minutes.
When your oven is preheating, the selected temperature is displayed alternately with the actual
oven temperature. When the oven reaches the selected temperature, a beep will sound and the
illuminated ring around the temperature knob will change from red to white.
If you want to increase the oven temperature during cooking, follow these steps to reactivate the
fast preheat:
1
Turn the function and temperature knobs to OFF.
2
Wait for the display lights to go out.
3
Then select the new settings.

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Using the oven functions
Baking
For best results when baking, always preheat the oven to the temperature recommended in the
recipe.
Make sure cake pans do not touch each other or the sides of the oven by staggering them across
shelves.
If using the BAKE function and baking on more than one shelf (eg layer cakes), stagger the cake
pans so one is not directly above another.
TRUE AERO is good for multi-shelf baking as the temperature inside the cavity is even.
Do not open the oven door until at least ¾through the suggested baking time.
When baking double the recipe, especially cookies, it may be necessary to increase the baking
time by a couple of minutes.
The circulating air of convection (AERO) functions heats and browns foods more quickly than
using non-convection functions.
When converting recipes from BAKE to AERO BAKE, the oven temperature can normally be
lowered by 10°C; the baking time will remain the same. For some recipes, it may work better
to reduce the baking time by several minutes and leave the oven temperature unchanged. For
recipes with longer baketimes (ie over an hour), best results may be achieved by reducing both
slightly.
Food flavours and smells will not transfer between different foods cooked using convection
functions. As a general rule, TRUE AERO is excellent for turkeys and baking foods on multiple
shelves; AERO BAKE browns dishes well and is ideal for dishes cooked in under an hour; BAKE
is generally the function to choose for delicate foods and those in the oven for longer than an
hour.
Important!
Do not place aluminium foil, dishes with reflective qualities or any object on the oven floor as this will cause
a heat build-up which will irreversibly damage the enamel.
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Roasting
Using the ROAST function will give you a tender and juicy roast that is full of flavour.
Place the meat on the grill/roast system on a shelf so that the top of the roast is in the centre
of the oven or lower.
Tender cuts should be cooked at a high temperature quickly, while tougher cuts require a
lower temperature for a longer time.
Use the meat probe for perfect results – it takes the guesswork out of telling when your roast
is done. See the instructions on ‘Using the meat probe’.
Thick pieces of meat take longer to cook than thin pieces of the same weight.
Boneless, rolled or stuffed roasts take longer to cook than roasts containing bones.
Poultry should always be well cooked with the juices running clear at an internal temperature
of 75°C.
Roasting uses dry heat. Don’t add water to your roast as this has a steaming effect.
Vegetables are excellent cooked on ROAST. You can also place them around meat on the grill/
roast system. Do this partway through cooking a large piece of meat which takes longer than
two hours to cook, so that you do not overcook the vegetables. Note that the vegetables will
brown and cook more slowly if they have missed the initial searing stage.
In ROAST function, the initial searing is too hot for roasting bags. Use TRUE AERO, AERO BAKE
or BAKE if you are using roasting or oven bags and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Grilling
Using the GRILL, MAXI GRILL and AERO GRILL functions gives you a healthier alternative to
frying. It is also a great way to cook vegetables. AERO GRILL is especially suitable for foods that
you might normally pan-fry, barbecue or rotisserie. Always grill with the oven door completely
closed. Note that power levels are expressed as a percentage from LO (50% power) to HI (100%
power) in GRILL and MAXI GRILL functions. Most grilling is carried out on HI, but you may want
to reduce the heat to suit your needs. We recommend that you place food on the three-piece
grill/roast system. In GRILL and MAXI GRILL, best results may be achieved by preheating the
griller for about five minutes before you begin cooking.
If you use glass or ceramic dishes and pans, be sure that they can withstand the high
temperature of the grill.
To prevent food sticking, spray the grid with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray.
To avoid piercing the meat and letting juices escape, use tongs or a spatula when you turn the
meat halfway through the cooking time.
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Tips for dehydrating fruit
To obtain high quality dried fruit, select only unblemished, ripe fruit.
Wash fruit thoroughly and pat dry. Peel if desired. Fruit that is not peeled will take longer to dry.
Remove pits, stems or seeds if necessary. Place fruit on a baking tray on a shelf in the oven.
We recommend using TRUE AERO or AERO BAKE at 50°C.
Tips for proofing bread
Your oven provides an ideal sealed environment for proofing bread.
Preheat the oven on BAKE at 30°C. When you are ready to proof the dough, turn the temperature
OFF, leaving the function knob at BAKE, and place the dough in a covered bowl on a shelf in the
warm oven. It will be the perfect temperature to proof dough. The oven is so well insulated that
it will stay warm for several hours.
Note: some recipes recommend putting water or ice in the oven with the bread dough during
baking. The additional moisture improves the bread crust. You must place the water or ice in a
heat resistant dish and on an oven shelf in positions 1 or 2. Do not put it directly onto the oven
floor. Placing water, ice or any dish or tray directly on the oven floor will irreversibly damage the
enamel.

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Using the meat probe
Use your meat probe to accurately judge when your meat is perfectly cooked. You can use the
probe on TRUE AERO, AERO BAKE, ROAST, AERO GRILL and BAKE functions.
1
Select the oven function and temperature. Preheat the oven if
appropriate. Remember ROAST and AERO GRILL do not require
preheating.
2
Insert the metal probe horizontally into the centre of 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 (pull
probe away from bone 1.5 cm), fat or gristle, as these will heat
up more quickly than the lean meat.
3
Place the meat on the grill/roast system.
4
When the oven has preheated (if required) to the set
temperature, place the grill/roast system in the oven and
insert the plug end of the meat 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, just under shelf position 7.
Make sure the probe is pushed completely into the socket,
then close the oven door.
5
Select the upper or lower oven for double models using the
cavity selector button.
6
Press the PROBE button on the control panel. The preset 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 temperature
guidelines, see the ‘Cooking guidelines’ section.
7
During cooking, the display will show the actual internal temperature of the meat. To look at the
set internal temperature, press PROBE.
8
The oven will beep and automatically turn off when the meat reaches the set internal
temperature. The temperature and function displays will remain on and the oven light will go
out.
9
Return the oven to manual operation by pressing the PUSH TO
CLEAR button. Turn the function and
temperature knobs to OFF.
To cancel the probe setting before the set temperature has been reached, press the PROBE button
and then the PUSH TO
CLEAR button.
a Metal probe
b Plug
c Handle
d Cable
a
c
c
d
b
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Tips for using the meat probe
You can use the meat probe with automatic cooking functions. If the meat 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. Cover with foil and let it rest for 15 to 20
minutes.
Important!
Use only the meat probe supplied with your oven, purchased from your Fisher & Paykel dealer or
replaced under warranty by your nearest Fisher & Paykel Authorised Repairer.
Hold the meat probe at the handle when inserting and removing it from food and the meat probe
socket.
Remember to remove the meat probe from the oven before you start a self-clean cycle.
Do not store the probe in the oven.
Only use the probe with fully defrosted food.
Wash the meat probe in mild soapy water. It is NOT dishwasher safe.

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Automatic 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 function 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 function and temperature
knobs to OFF, as described in ‘Cancelling automatic cooking’.
When automatic cooking is set
The function and temperature knobs 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
function and temperature displays will go out, and the oven light will be off.
During cooking, AUTO, COOK TIME and the remaining cook time will show in the clock display.
The function and temperature displays will be bright, and the oven light will be on.
When automatic cooking has finished
When cooking has finished, the oven will beep and turn off. The temperature and function
displays will go out, and the oven light will go off. COOK TIME and AUTO will flash in the clock
display.
Turn the function and temperature knobs to OFF. The oven light will stay on for eight seconds,
and then go off when the oven returns to manual operation.