GVA CO625 User manual

Instruction Manual
GVACO625
12L
CONVECTION
OVEN

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Contents
Guide to the Appliance 2
Caring for the Environment 3
Safety Information and Warnings 4
Getting Started 6
Operating Instructions 7
Advanced Features 11
Care and Maintenance 13
Technical Specications 14

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Guide to the Appliance
1. Top/lid (with fan and electrical connections)
2. Glass bowl
3. High & low wire roasting racks (for multi-level cooking)
4. Handles (attached to the base)
5. Base
6. Power indicator (red)
7. Heat indicator (green)
8. Timer knob
9. Thermostat knob
10. Top/lid handle (push down to start the oven)
11. Extender ring (for more cooking space)

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Caring for the Environment
Responsible disposal of the packaging
The packaging of your appliance has been selected from environmentally friendly
materials and can usually be recycled. Please ensure these are disposed of correctly. Plastic
wrapping can be a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, please ensure all
packaging materials are out of reach and are safely disposed of. Please ensure they are
offered for recycling rather than throwing these materials away.
Responsible disposal of the appliance
At the end of its working life, do not throw this appliance out with your household rubbish
An environmentally friendly method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can
be recovered and used again. Electrical and electronic appliances contain materials and
substances which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous on
the environment and human health.

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Read this manual thoroughly before rst use, even if you are familiar with this type of product.
The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of re, electric shock and injury when
correctly adhered to. Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the
warranty card, purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the
next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an
electrical appliance, including the following:
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Make sure that your outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated
on the appliance rating plate.
• The power socket must be readily accessible so that you can easily switch off the power
supply and unplug the oven.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or benchtop, or touch hot or sharp
surfaces. Do not wrap it around the appliance.
• Run the power cord so that there will be no risk of anyone pulling it inadvertently or
tripping over it.
• WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, do not expose the cord, plug or top/lid to water.
Do not immerse the top/lid in water or spill liquids into it.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Do not leave the oven unattended while it is plugged into the power supply.
• Always switch off, unplug and let the oven cool down after use and before moving the
oven, assembling or disassembling parts and cleaning it. (Allow up to half an hour for
the oven to cool down before cleaning or storage.)
• When unplugging the appliance, grip the plug, do not pull on the cord.
Usage conditions and restrictions
• This appliance is intended for domestic use only, it is not designed for industrial or
commercial use. Do not use it for anything other than its intended purpose and only use
it as described in this manual.
Safety Information and Warnings

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Safety Information and Warnings
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the oven. Close
supervision is necessary when the oven is used by or near children.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the product distributor may
result in re, electric shock and/or cause personal injury.
• Improper installation or use may result in the risk of re, electric shock or injury. We
accept no liability for any damage due to improper use or incorrect handling.
• Before switching the appliance on, make sure it is placed:
• In the centre of a at and secure benchtop or table, close to a power point.
• Away from any open ame, hot surface or radiant cooking element.
• Lower the top/lid gently, do not let it drop down.
• Always take the top/lid off before removing the bowl from the base.
• Always use two hands when moving the oven.
• Always carry the oven by the handles on the base; the handle on the top/lid only moves
the lid.
• Do not leave water or food in the oven overnight.
• Store the appliance in a dry place, out of reach of young children.
• If the appliance stops working unexpectedly, switch off the power supply, unplug it from
the wall socket and contact the after sales support line for advice on repair or return.
• WARNING: The appliance has no user-serviceable parts contained inside.
Do not attempt to repair the oven or adjust it yourself. Any repair or service
must only be carried out by qualied service personnel. Call the after sale
support line for advice.
CAUTION: HOT!
• Oven surfaces will become hot during use — handle with care.
• Always supervise children when the oven is in use.
• Do not touch any part of the oven, other than the handles, until the oven has cooled
down sufciently and it is safe to touch.

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Getting Started
Before rst use
• Unpack the appliance but keep all packaging materials until you have made sure your
new convection oven is undamaged and in good working order. Plastic wrapping can be
a suffocation hazard for babies and young children, so ensure all packaging materials
are out of their reach.
• Inspect the cord and plug for damage. Do not use the appliance if the appliance or its
cord have been damaged or are not working properly.
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles of the
convection oven. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages.
• Make sure the appliance is disconnected from the power supply.
• Wipe the inside of the bowl with a clean, damp sponge to remove any dust or other
remnants from the manufacturing process. Dry thoroughly.
• Place the oven racks inside the bowl.
• Hold the top/lid by the handle (it folds up) and carefully lower it onto the bowl.
• Heat your new convection oven once before cooking with it. During the process, the oven
may give off a slight burning smell or smoke. The oven is actually burning off excess
lubricants found in the oven’s heating elements. Any odour or smoke will not harm you,
your food or the oven. Ensure good ventilation.
• Plug the oven into an appropriate power point and switch on power at the outlet.
• Set the timer to approximately 10 minutes: the red ‘Power’ indicator will illuminate.
• Set the temperature control to 200°C: the green ‘Heat’ indicator will illuminate.
• Push the handle backwards until it clicks into place: the oven will now start heating and
the fan will start working.
• After the set 10 minutes, when the timer has shut off the oven, allow it to cool for about 10
minutes before opening the top/lid.
• Your convection oven is now ready for cooking food.

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Operating Instructions
Operation
1. Place the wire rack(s) inside the glass bowl of the oven.
NOTE: Unless noted otherwise, use the highest level rack appropriate for the food you
want to cook, but make sure to leave some space between the food and the
top/lid. The more air circulating around the food, the faster it will cook.
2. Place your food directly onto the wire rack(s) inside the glass bowl, unless otherwise
specied.
3. Hold the top/lid by handle and carefully lower it onto the recessed lip of the bowl.
4. Insert the oven plug into an appropriate wall socket (making sure no other electrical
appliances are plugged into the same outlet) and switch on power to the outlet.
5. Turn the timer clockwise to your required cooking time (see opposite for cooking time
suggestions). The red “Power” indicator will illuminate.
6. Turn the temperature control clockwise to your required temperature (see opposite for
cooking temperature suggestions). The green ‘Heat’ indicator will illuminate.
7. Push the handle backwards until it clicks into place: the oven will now start heating and
the fan will start working.
8. If the green ‘Heat’ indicator turns off before the due time, the oven has reached the
set temperature. The light will automatically come on again when the temperature falls
below your set level and the oven starts heating again.
NOTE: Make sure to push the handle backwards until it clicks into place, otherwise the oven
will not work. A safety mechanism will stop the oven from working as soon as you lift
the handle upwards.
9. At the end of the set cooking time, when the timer has shut off the oven, switch off the
power and unplug the convection oven.
CAUTION: Lift off the lid and remove the food carefully to avoid scalding. The surfaces will
be hot and hot steam may escape.
Rest the hot lid on a heat resistant surface.
Use tongs to take the wire racks out of the bowl. (Tongs not provided)

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Operating Instructions
Suggested cooking times and temperatures
All cooking times, methods and temperatures included in this manual are suggestions only. Try
these suggestions and amend them according to your taste and preferred cooking style.
Temperature guide
100°C • Defrost frozen food
• Quick wash after use (see page 13 for details)
150°C Reheat
170°C Steam
170°C Bake
200°C Toast
200°C Roast
220°C Grill
220°C Preheat
250°C Dry fry
Cooking times
Food Time Temperature
Chicken 30-40 minutes 170-200°C
Fish 10-15 minutes 120-150°C
Pork 15-20 minutes 170-200°C
Cake 10-12 minutes 150-170°C
Lobster 12-15 minutes 150-170°C
Prawns 10-12 minutes 150-170°C
Sausages 10-13 minutes 120-150°C
Potatoes 12-15 minutes 170-200°C

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How to broil/roast
• Place food directly on the wire rack (low or high rack)
• For very thick cuts of meat, turn the food at the halfway point.
• Roasting and broiling time may vary depending on cut, size, amount and type of
food, etc.
How to steam
• You can steam vegetables at the same time you cook your main dish by placing the
vegetables in an aluminum foil pouch: add a few drops of water and seal the pouch.
• You can also add a cup of water in the bottom pot, with savory herbs and spices to
steam sh or vegetables, but just a little water.
How to fry
• You can get the effect of deep fried french fries without all the oil by dipping potato
strips in polyunsaturated cooking oil, allow excess oil to drain away and cook
according to cooking guide.
• To make delicious fried chicken, dip chicken pieces in butter and then in cooking oil,
drain excess oil and cook according to chart provided on page 8.
How to grill
• Place food directly on the wire rack.
• Grilling time may vary depending on cut, size, amount and type of food, etc.
How to toast
You can get perfectly toasted bread and snacks with the convection oven without
preheating. Simply put the food directly on wire rack and watch it toast. It will be crisp on
the outside and stay soft on the inside.
Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
How to bake a cake
Place your cake tin on the low wire rack inside the glass bowl. For very moist cakes with
almost no crust, cover the tin with foil and remove the foil shortly before the end of the
baking time so the top can dry out slightly. Cakes will bake a little faster in this convection
oven than they will in a conventional oven.
CAUTION: Avoid stacking too much food in the oven. Hot air must be able to circulate
freely so that food on all levels is cooked evenly.
How to defrost
You can use the convection oven to defrost frozen food more evenly than a microwave
oven, simply set the temperature at 100°C and check the food every 5-10 minutes.
• Remember to distribute food evenly in the convection oven to ensure an even ow of
air all around the food.
• The rst time you try a recipe, check the cooking process through tempered glass bowl
as the cooking time of the convection oven is short.
• Since it is practical to place food directly on the wire rack, you may want to spray it
with a non-stick spray to avoid sticking.

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Benets of cooking in the convection oven
• Low-fat/fat-free cooking
No need to add any fat (oil, butter or margarine) for cooking, or only very little. Hot air
circulating around the food cooks it to perfection and fat can easily drip out of the food
suspended on a wire rack.
• Crisp, brown and juicy meat
Meat and poultry sear quickly, leaving it brown and crisp on all sides with juices sealed
inside.
• Low-fat chips
Sliced potatoes can be “air-fried” crisp and golden brown in a very small amount of oil.
(Cooking total oil-free chips is possible too, but a little olive oil will give them a beautiful
nish and delicate avour.)
• Ideal pastries
Pastries, scones and cake rise higher and turn out ufer, yet remain more moister than
if cooked in a conventional oven.
• Quick and easy
Just put in your food and set the timer and temperature control, the circulating hot air
will cook your food evenly and quickly.
• Time and energy efcient
Your convection oven can save you time and energy, cooking an entire meal at once on
multilevel racks.
• No installation
No installation required and easily portable, so you can take it with you when you move.
• Easy to clean
Soot or fatty residues cannot drip onto the heating element during cooking. A built-in
pre-wash cycle makes cleaning the oven very easy. Simply let the convection oven wash
itself and then rinse and dry.
• Multipurpose
Your new convection oven can replace numerous appliances (a standard oven, deep-
fryer, microwave oven, toaster oven, rotisserie, electric fry pan, electric steamer) and can
cook your food many different ways (roast, bake, reheat, fry, steam).
Advanced Features

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With your new convection oven you can prepare delicious, healthy meals much faster than
cooking the traditional way. What makes these superior results possible is our revolutionary
approach to certain time-honoured cooking methods. It has long been known that the
performance of a traditional oven can greatly be improved if a fan is installed to accelerate
the hot air circulation inside the oven.
Convection ovens usually have a round fan mounted on one side of a square metal box.
• This convection oven improves upon traditional convection ovens in the following ways:
The convection oven combines a round bowl with a large fan mounted in the top/ lid
so that hot air currents move down over the food, around the bowl’s sides, and then
back up to the fan, as illustrated below. This creates a tornado-like ow of constantly
moving, super-heated air that cooks and browns food quickly and thoroughly.
• The convection oven bowl is made of glass, so you can clearly see what you are
cooking.
• The convection oven uses cooking racks that allow you to cook two levels of food at
once. In addition, when meat, poultry or sh are cooked, fats and oils are blown away
and drip through the racks into the bottom of the bowl. You will cook lighter (lower in
fat), more nutritious meals with enhanced natural avours.
Advanced Features

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Care and Maintenance
Self-cleaning
A built-in prewash cycle makes cleaning the oven very easy, just follow the simple steps
below:
• Add about 2L of water and a little dishwashing detergent into the glass bowl.
• Close the top/lid, and make sure the handle is in up position.
• Set the thermostat to “Thaw/Wash” and the timer to 15 minutes.
• Press the handle down rmly and the convection oven will start self-cleaning.
• The convection oven will stop automatically and you will hear a bell ringing sound when it
nishes cleaning.
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket and empty water from the glass bowl.
• Wipe the glass bowl with a dry cloth.
• The hot air circulation creates an automatic turbo wash action that removes baked on
residue. The wire rack(s) and any other dirty elements may be left in the oven for pre-
washing.
Manual cleaning
• Unplug the oven and let it cool down completely.
• When it is safe to touch, wipe any excess fat out of the bowl with a paper towel.
• Use a clean sponge or dishcloth with a little mild dishwashing detergent and warm water to
wipe the bowl clean. Rinse well to remove all detergent. Wipe dry.
• Wipe the top/lid and fan housing using a damp, clean dishcloth or sponge with a little mild
dishwashing detergent.
• Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive materials.
• Wash the wire racks in water and mild dishwashing detergent.
• Clean the metal parts using a sponge or dishcloth with mild dishwashing detergent, then
wipe clean. If scrubbing is necessary, use a nylon or polyester mesh pad or a pod brush.
For very “burnt on” stains, use stainless steel or other metal scourers. A thick “tub” style
paste cleaner is recommended with a damp sponge for stubborn stains.
WARNING:
• Never immerse the top/lid in water or any other liquid.
• Never let the fan assembly get wet.
• Never leave the top/lid on the oven after it switches off, either with food or with water
in it. Doing so will eventually cause rusting of the metal parts in the lid, which is NOT
covered by warranty. You are expected to keep the oven clean and dry after cooking
and/or washing.

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Technical Specications
Specications:
Model: GVACO625
Functions: Roasts, bakes, grills, dry fries and steams.
Features: Variable temperature control, tempered glass, 60 minute timer, self-clean function.
Rated parameter: AC220-240V 50Hz 1200-1400W
Made in China

M.E.W. (Australia) Pty Ltd
15 Vaughan St
Essendon Fields VIC 3041
ACN 152 719 036
1300 725 885
[email protected]
gvaproducts.com.au
While every effort has been made in the preparation of this instruction manual, the publishers cannot be held
responsible for the accuracy of the information contained herein or any consequences arising from it.