Fisher & Paykel RA535 Series Owner's manual

Freestander Ranges
RA535 Series

1
Introduction Safety Instructions 2
Accessories 2
Anti Tip Brackets 2
Side Mounted Power Outlets 3
First Use 3
Setting Clocks & Timers Ringer Timer Model 4
Analogue Clock Model 4
Electronic Clock Model 5
Automatic Cooking Automatic Cooking with
Analogue Clock Models 6
Automatic Cooking with
Electronic Clock Models 7
How to Use Your Oven Controls 8
Main Features 8
Cooking Functions 8
How to Use Your Cooktop Radiant Cooktop 11
Baking Guide Baking Suggestions & Chart 12
Grilling Guide Grilling Suggestions & Chart 14
Roasting Guide Roasting Suggestions & Chart 15
Cleaning Cleaning 16
Customer Care Manufacturer's Warranty 17
CONTENTS

2INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Range. We strongly recommend that you read the
Use & Care Instructions carefully to take full
advantage of the features offered by this product.
1. Household appliances are not intended to be
played with by children.
2. Children or persons 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.
3. This appliance should be connected to a
circuit which incorporates an isolating switch
providing full disconnection from the power
supply.
4. If your Range is placed on a base to align it
with the bench, take measures to prevent the
base of the Range from slipping.
5. Take care when opening the oven door. Let
hot air and steam escape before removing or
replacing food.
During use this appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching elements inside
the oven.
Depending on what model you have purchased
your range is supplied with:
1 Grill Plate
1 Roast Dish
1or 2 Bake Trays
1 or 2 Bake Racks
1 or no Guard Rack
1 or no Element Guard
Anti tip brackets are
supplied with the
accessories, so that
the product can be
secured to the wall
to prevent it from
tipping over.
Congratulations
Safety Instructions
Warning
Accessories
Anti Tip Brackets

3
Side Mounted Power
Outlets
(New Zealand Only)
First Use
Warning
INTRODUCTION
The two side mounted power outlets are internally
fused with one 10 amp fuse. Care should be taken
not to overload them.
If required the fuse can be repaired by following
these steps:
1. Turn the power to the oven off. Extra care
should be taken to make sure there is no power
to the oven before repairing the fuse.
2. Pull the oven out from the wall os the back is
accessible and locate the fuse cover on the
right-hand side.
3. Using a Phillips style screwdriver, remove the
screw holding the fuse cover in place and
remove the fuse cover.
4. Remove the fuse carrier from its base and
replace the blown fuse wire with a new 10 amp
fuse wire. 10 amp is the maximum allowable
fuse wire that can be used in this fuse.
5. Refit the fuse and the fuse cover.
First ensure the product is switched on at the wall.
To enable the Range to work, you must first set
the clock. Depending on what model you have
purchased, your range will have one of the clocks
illustrated below. Follow the instructions to set.
Remove accessories and condition the oven by
running at Bake 200°C for one hour before using.
There will be a distinctive smell, this is normal but
make sure your kitchen is well ventilated during
the normal conditioning period.
We do not advise placing aluminium foil or dishes
with reflective qualities on the oven bottom. This
will cause a heat buildup which will result in
irreversible damage to the enamel.
Analogue Clock Electronic Clock

4SETTING CLOCKS & TIMERS
Ringer Timer Model
Setting the Ringer
Timer
Analogue Clock Model
Setting The Analogue
Clock
Setting the Minute
Timer
This has a manual timer which can be set for up to
55 minutes.
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.
1. To use the timer, turn the timer control knob
clockwise to the 55 minute mark, then turn
back to show the number of minutes you want.
2. The timer will count down and will ring when
the set time is reached.
This clock has an analogue display and an
automatic function.
To set the clock push the Cook Time knob in and
turn anti clockwise until the clock shows the
correct time. Make sure the shows. Press and
turn the Start Time knob anti clockwise until the
red triangle clicks into alignment with the hour
hand.
The Timer can be used at any time even if the
oven is not in use, however if the oven is in use it
will turn the oven off when the set time has
elapsed.
To set the Timer, turn the Cook Time knob anti
clockwise until you have the number of minutes
you want in the centre of the display window.
When the time you have set is finished, the Timer
will ring and the oven will turn off, if it is on.
To turn the timer bell off, turn the left hand knob
to . The Timer will continue to ring until
turned off. Make sure the oven is returned to
manual mode by turning the Cook Time knob until
the shows.

5
Electronic Clock
Setting the Clock
This clock has a 24-hour display and a minute
timer function. It will flash 0.00 alternatively
with Auto when it has been turned on at the
wall. To enable the range to work you must first
set the clock.
1. Press and hold the and buttons.
2. Set the correct time using -/+ buttons.
3. If you make a mistake, press and
buttons and start again.
The Minute Timer may be used at any time even
when the oven is not in use or when it is set
automatically.
1. Press button briefly.
2. Set the required time using -/+ buttons. The
display will show the time of day with the
symbol indicating that the Timer is set.
3. To check the remaining time press the
button and the remaining time will be
displayed for four seconds before showing
time of day. When the set time elapses, the
Timer will beep.
4. To turn beeps off, press any function button.
The Timer does not turn the oven off.
Clock showing Minute Timer in use
SETTING CLOCKS & TIMERS

6AUTOMATIC COOKING
Automatic Cooking
with the Analogue
Clock Models
When Automatic
Cooking Finishes
To Turn the Oven Off,
and/or Cancel
Automatic Cooking
1. Check that the clock shows the correct time.
2. Choose the Function and Temperature that you
want. The oven indicator light will glow and
the elements will come on.
3. Decide when you want the oven to come on.
This is the time you want the oven to turn off,
minus the cooking time you have set.
4. Turn Cook Time knob anti clockwise until you
have the number of minutes you want to cook
for in the centre of the display window.
5. Press and turn the Start Time knob anti
clockwise until the red triangle is pointing to
the time you want to start cooking. The
indicator light will go out.
The oven is now set for automatic cooking.
When the time you have set is finished the timer
will rung until it is turned to the symbol and the
oven will then turn off.
Turn the cooktime knob until the symbol shows
in the display window, turn the oven to manual
mode. Press and turn the start time knob until the
triangle clicks into alignment with the hour hand.
turn temperature and function to off.

7
AUTOMATIC COOKING
Automatic Cooking
with Electronic Clock
Models
To Start Automatic
Cooking with
Electronic Clock
Auto Stop Cooking
To Cancel Automatic
Cooking
To Check Automatic
Cooking
You do not have to set a start time for electronic
clocks. The clock will automatically deduct the
cook time from the stop time to start.
1. Check that the clock shows the correct time of
day.
2. Select Function and Temperature that you
need. The oven indicator light will glow and
the element will come on.
3. Decide how long the food will take to cook
allowing time for preheating if needed.
4. Press COOK TIME button, 0.00 will show,
then using - / + buttons, select time.
5. To set oven to turn off press STOP TIME. Enter
the time at which you would like food to
finish cooking using - / + buttons.
6. If there is time to wait before the Cook Time
starts, the time of day and "Auto" are shown
and the clock display dims. The oven
element turns off when the setting is
complete.
7. During automatic cooking, the and "Auto"
are shown in the clock display.
8. When the cook time is finished the oven will
beep, the goes out and the oven turns off,
"Auto" flashes.
9. Turn Temperature and function to OFF and
press MANUAL button to return tomanual.
Use Auto Stop Cooking if you are at home to start
cooking but want the oven to turn off
automatically. To set for Auto Stop Cooking,
follow the first four steps for automatic cooking.
1. Press button and press -/+ button to 0.00.
"Auto" will flash. Press the button, turn
Function and Temperature off.
2. Press button and set Cook Time
will show. Press STOP TIME button and set
Stop Time will show.
3. Turn temperature and function off.
Press the button and the set Cook Time will
show. Press the STOP TIME button and the set
Stop Time will show.
AUTOMATIC COOKING

8HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN
Select required function using Function knob then
select the temperature you want with the
Temperature knob. The oven light will come on
automatically when a function is selected. The
oven indicator light will glow until the oven has
reached the set temperature. When you have
finished cooking turn the oven off.
Your oven will offer you the choice of Bake and
Grill functions. Some models may have Fan Bake,
Fan Grill and Defrost. The heat is thermostatically
controlled.
Turn the oven on by selecting the required
temperature. The oven light will come on
automatically. The oven indicator light will glow
until it has reached the set temperature. For
grilling turn the temperature to grill. When you
have finished cooking, turn the oven off.
Warmer Drawers have a low powered element and
will keep food and plates warm. Rotate the knob
to turn the warmer drawer on and off.
Storage drawers do not have an element so cannot
keep food warm.
Shelf positions are numbered from the top down.
The cooking tables supplied give you suggested
shelf positions. You may wish to change these to
suit yourself.
Depending on the model of your Range the oven
light can be turned on with a switch or will
automatically turn on when the oven function is
selected. The oven elements will not turn on until
the oven temperature is selected.
There are a variety of cooking functions depending
on the model of oven you have purchased. These
include;
§Bake §Fan Bake
§Grill §Fan Grill
§Defrost
Controls
Main Features
Main Oven
Using Your Oven
Warmer Drawer
Storage Drawer
Shelf Position
Oven Light
Cooking
Functions

Bake
Fan Bake
Defrost
Heat comes from one element, at the top and one
element at the bottom of the oven. For baked
products you will achieve a better result if the
oven is preheated first.
Both elements are controlled by the thermostat
and will cycle on and off to maintain the set
temperature.
This is the traditional method for cooking baked
food. One tray of food is usually cooked at any
time. Your new Oven may differ in temperature
from your previous Oven and will therefore need
some experimentation in the early stages.
Heat comes from one element, at the top and one
element at the bottom of the oven. The fan
circulates the hot air to be circulated around the
oven cavity enabling cooking in a variety of
positions at the same time.
The Multifunction system means that some trays of
food may brown more quickly than others.
Therefore it may be necessary to remove trays at
different times.
Fan Bake is suitable for multiple shelf cooking,
reheating cooking foods, pastries and complete
oven meals.
The Defrost function uses low temperature air that
is circulated by the fan. This enables food to be
thawed without cooking. Defrost is also suitable
for rising yeast dough and drying fruit, vegetables
and herbs.
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HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN
HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN

10 HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN
The Grill works by directing radiant heat which
comes from the powerful upper element onto the
food. Leave the oven door open, at the first stop
position, to ensure that the element remains on
and does not cycle off. Grill function is suitable
for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages,
fish, cheese toasties and other quick cooking
foods.
To use the grill select Grill on the function knob.
Set to the required heat by using the Temperature
knob. The hottest temperature is achieved at Hi.
We recommend that this temperature be used for
grilling meats.
For best results when grilling, leave the oven door
open at the first stop position.
The grill function cooks a large area of food by
using heat from an upper element and is suitable
for family meals or larger amounts of food.
Accessible parts may become hot when grill is in
use. Children should be kept away.
Fan Grill combines the benefits of both fan bake
and traditional grill function. The grill element
cycles on and off to maintain the set temperature
while the fan circulates the heated air. The oven
door remains closed for Fan Grill.
Fan Grill is suitable for products that you would
usually pan fry, e.g., meat balls, hamburger
patties, sausages. It also cooks large cuts of meat
well giving a result that is similar to rotisserie
cooked meat.
Dishes such as lasagne, macaroni cheese and
desserts such as meringue topped puddings and
fruit crumbles also Fan Grill well.
The Fan Grilling Guide will help you with times
and temperatures.
You may notice condensation around the vent
when Fan Grilling. This is normal and is due to
moisture evaporation from your food.
Grill
Warning
Fan Grill

11
HOW TO USE YOUR COOKTOP
The radiant coil cooktop has tubular heating
elements. The elements are designed to lift and
rotate allowing easy access to the element bowls
for cleaning. Replacement bowl inserts are
available from the dealer where you purchased
your range.
As the control knob is turned from Lo to Hi the
heat output is increased. Turn the control knob to
Hi to begin cooking, adjusting as necessary.
It is important that the pans are the same size or
slightly larger than the element. A pan with a flat
base will make better contact with the element
resulting in shorter cooking times.
Aluminium and copper cookware can cause a
metallic residue to remain on the cooktop. If left
this become difficult to remove.
Jagged edges on saucepans or heavy frypans may
scratch the element.
Round based woks should NOT be used on radiant
elements without a wok ring as they will damage
the element bowls.
Radiant Cooktop
Control
Utensils

12 BAKING GUIDE
Bake and Fan Bake each give different results for
the same product.
Our baking chart will give you suggested times
and temperatures.
Bake function is suitable for single trays of
biscuits, scones and muffins, cakes, slices,
casseroles, baked puddings, roasts and delicate
egg dishes.
Use these times and temperatures as a guide
only.
Baking Suggestions
& Chart
«
Suggested Bake
Cooking Function Function
for Baking Shelf Temp °C Time
(mins)
Baked Products
Biscuits (Single trays) 2 or 3«170-190 8-20
Slices 2,3«170-190 20-30
Shortbread 2,3«150-170 20-35
Cake Plain 3«160-190 40-90
Rich Fruit 3«140-160 11/2-6hrs
Sponge 2,3«170-190 20-30
Muffins 2,3«180-220 12-20
Scones 2«210-230 10-20
Bread/Loaves/Rolls 3«190-220 10-40
Pizza 2,3 200-220 10-20
Egg Recipes
Baked Custard 3«170-190 30-45
Pavlova 3«150/100 30 -90
Meringue 3«100-110 75-90
Bacon & Egg Pie 3 200-220 20-30
Casseroles 3,4«160-180 11/2-3 hrs
Family Favourites
Chicken Pieces 2,3 170-190 30-60
Whole 3 160-180 60-65
Turkey 3,4 160-170 30-35/500g
Macaroni Cheese 3 170-180 25-35
Lasagne 3 190-200 20-30

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BAKING GUIDE
These times and temperatures are a guide only
and are based on the oven being preheated first.
Shelf positions are numbered from the top down.
You may need to alter the time to achieve your
desired result. When multi-shelf cooking some
products may need to be removed before others.
Times will vary depending on the type of cooking
container, temperature of ingredients and size of
article being cooked.
Important
Fan Bake
Function
Time Shelf Temp °C Time
(mins) (mins)
8-20 1,2,3,4 160-180 8-20
20-30 2,3 160-180 20-30
20-35 2,3 140-160 15-30
40-90 3 150-170 40-90
11/2-6hrs 3 130-150 11/2-6hrs
20-30 2,3 160-180 20-30
12-20 2,3 160-200 12-20
10-20 2,3 190-210 10-20
10-40 2,3 170-200 10-40
10-20 2,3,4«180-200 10-20
30-45
30 -90 2,3 140/190 30-90
75-90 2,3,4«90-100 60-90
20-30 2,3,4«180-200 20-30
11/2-3 hrs 2,3,4«150-170 11/2-3 hrs
30-60 2,3«150-170 30-60
60-65 3«150-160 60-65
30-35/500g
25-35 3«150-160 25-35
20-30 3«170-180 20-30

14 GRILLING GUIDE
Grill Fan Grill
Function Function
Shelf Temp Time Shelf Temp Time
°C (mins) °C (mins)
Beef
Kebabs 3 190 10-15
Meatballs 3 200 10-15
Steak Rare 2 Hi 8-12
Medium 2 Hi 12-15
Well Done 2 Hi 15-20
Hamburgers Well Done 2 Hi 10-15
Chicken
Whole 3 180 30/500g
Pieces 2,3 190 15-20
Breast Fillet 3 170 18-20
Chicken Kebabs 3 225 10-15
Lamb
Roast 3,4 160 35/500g
Rack 3 180 35-45/
500g
Steak / Chops 3 210 15-20
Chops Medium Rare 2 Hi 12-15 3 210 15-20
Well Done 2,3 Hi 15-20 3 210 20-25
Pork
Roast 3,4 180 30/500g
Chops Well Done 2,3 Hi 15-20 3 200 10-15
Ham Steak Well Done 2 Hi 12-15 3 200 12-15
Sausages Well Done 2 Hi 10-15 2 200-220 10-15
Grilling Suggestions
& Chart
The times given are a
guide only and you may
need to increase or
decrease these depending
on your preferences.
The length of time your food takes to grill will be
affected by its thickness and temperature.
Always grill with the door open to the first stop
position unless fan grilling when the door may be
left closed.
The door and hob may become hot. Take care to
keep children away. Food to be grilled should be
placed on the grill tray in the grill/roast dish and
then placed into the grill rack. Addition of water
to the pan will cause the food to be steam
delaying browning.
Shelf positions are numbered from the top down.

15
ROASTING GUIDE
Roasting Suggestions
& Chart A large piece of meat requires fewer minutes per
500g than a smaller piece. Roasting times will be
affected by the shape and size of the meat being
roasted. Meat with a bone will cook more quickly
than a rolled roast.
Always use a roasting dish without a cover and do
not add water to your roast as this has a steaming
effect.
Use a meat thermometer or meat probe to ensure
an accurate result. As the internal temperature of
the meat will continue to rise during standing,
please allow for this in your calculation. This is
particularly important if you want a rare or
medium rare roast.
These temperature and times are a guide only and
you may need to increase or decrease these
depending on your preferences.
Average Roasting
Times & Temperatures
Temp °C Minutes Internal
per 500g Temp °C
Beef Rare 160-170 30-35 60-65
Medium 160-170 35-45 65-75
Well Done 160-170 45-60 75-80
Hogget/Lamb Medium 160-170 30-40 75-80
Well Done 160-170 45-60 80-85
Pork Well Done 180-185 40-45 78
Chicken Well Done 160-180 25-30
Venison* Rare 220 3.5 per cm 65-70
thickness
* Brown prior to roasting in an oiled frypan on high heat.

16 CLEANING
Cleaning
Oven Door
Oven & Oven Racks
Oven Light
Fan Cover & Fan
Warmer Drawer
Cooktop
Wipe the outside surfaces frequently using warm
water and a household detergent or a spray on,
wipe off cleaner.
1. To remove the oven door for easier cleaning,
open the door to the first stop position.
2. Lift the door to disengage the hinges by holding
the handle only. Do not lift the door in the
vicinity of the hinges, as they are spring loaded
and will snap back.
3. To replace, place hinge arms in the slots, lift
the door by the handle and push from the
bottom of the door to engage the hinges.
Clean the inside of the oven while still warm using
household detergents or an ammonia based
cleaner, e.g. Handy Andy. "Off the shelf" oven
cleaners may be used providing the instructions
supplied by the manufacturers are followed
carefully.
Turn oven off at wall before touching the oven
light. The glass cover can be unscrewed for
cleaning. Always replace the glass cover before
using the oven.
For cleaning, remove screw from bottom of fan
shroud and lift up and towards you. Soak in warm
water and detergent, rub with steel wool if badly
stained. The fan is removed by turning the centre
nut clockwise. Wash, dry and replace. The cover
will only fit into the oven in one position. Use the
slots as a guide. Refit and tighten the screw.
The warmer drawer can be removed for cleaning.
Pull out until it stops, then lift it clear of the
Range. We recommend that the warmer drawer is
removed or paper towels are placed under the door
when cleaning the oven to avoid accidental spills
of oven cleaner onto the warmer drawer.
The element bowls should be cleaned regularly to
avoid food residue being burned on the enamel.
Wipe out using warm water and detergent or a
liquid cleaner containing ammonia.
The element bowls have an acid resistant finish
but spillovers of acid foods should be wiped up as
soon as possible to avoid damaging the enamel.
All surfaces can be wiped with a damp cloth and
liquid detergent or non abrasive cleaner.

17
FISHER & PAYKEL MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY
When you purchase any new Fisher & Paykel
Whiteware Product you automatically receive a
two year Manufacturer's Warranty covering parts
and labour for servicing within New Zealand and
Australia.
Repair or, at its option, replace without cost to the
owner either for material or labour, any part of the
Product, the serial number of which appears on the
Product, which is found to be defective within
TWO YEARS of the date of purchase.
A. Service calls to which are not related to any
defect in the Product. The cost of a service
call will be charged if the problem is not found
to be a Product fault. For example:
1. Correct the installation of the product.
2. Instruct you how to use the product.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring
or plumbing.
4. Correcting fault(s) caused by the user.
B. Defects caused by factors other than:
1. Normal domestic use or
2. Use in accordance with the Product's User
Guide.
C. Defects to the Product caused by accident,
neglect, misuse or Act of God.
D. The cost of repairs carried out by non-
authorised repairers or the cost of correcting
such unathorised repairs.
E. Normal recommended maintenance as set out
in the Product's User Guide.
Such service shall be provided during normal
business hours. This Warranty Certificate should
be shown when making any claim.
This Warranty is an extra benefit and does not
affect your legal rights.
This Warranty applies only to product
purchased in New Zealand and Australia.
Please keep this Use & Care Manual in a safe
place. Do not return to Fisher & Paykel.
Fisher & Paykel
Undertakes to
This warranty DOES
NOT cover
Service under this
Manufacturer's
Warranty must be
provided by Fisher &
Paykel.

18 PRODUCT DETAILS & CUSTOMER CARE
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Date of Purchase
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Suburb
Town
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Refer to your Use & Care Manual and check...
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2. You are familiar with its normal operation
If after checking these points you still need
assistance, please refer to the following...
In New Zealand if you need assistance ...*
Call your Fisher & Paykel retailer who is trained to
provide information on
your product, or if we can
be of any further help, please contact our
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If you need service ...*
Fisher & Paykel has a network of independent
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