STOVES EC600EMDOa Operating instructions

08 23881 04 © 4.2003
RS2
Stoney Lane, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 2XW
EC600EMDOa
Electric Freestanding cooker
with Ceramic Hob
User & Installation Instructions

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STOVES CUSTOMER CARE
User Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 30
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Be Safe - Not Sorry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Choice of pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Grills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Grilling in the top oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Grilling in the main oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Top Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Multi-Function Main Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Conventional oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Top heat only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Base heat only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fanned oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fan & base heat only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Intensive bake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cooking with a fanned oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Defrosting and cooling in the main oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Slow cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Ovens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Roasting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Traditional fruit cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Roast turkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Programmer / Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 - 32
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Stoves Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else
who may use the appliance.
CONTENTS

Thank you for choosing a British
built appliance by Stoves.
We hope that the following
information will help you to quickly
familiarise yourself with the features
of the appliance, and to use it
successfully and safely.
Our policy is one of constant
development and improvement. Strict
accuracy of illustrations and specifications
is not guaranteed. Modification to
design and materials may be necessary
subsequent to publication.
This cooker may be sited with cabinets
on both sides, or it may be free
standing. Sufficient space should be
allowed at either side of the cooker to
enable it to be pulled out for cleaning
and servicing.
Please read the instructions in this
handbook before using or installing
this appliance. All installation and
servicing work must be carried out by
a competent person.
Your 1st Year Guarantee
To fulfil the conditions of your guarantee,
this appliance must be correctly
installed and operated, in accordance
with these instructions, and only be
used for normal domestic purposes.
Please note that the guarantee, and
Service availability, are only available
in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Moving the cooker
Do not attempt to move the cooker by
pulling on the doors or handles. Open
the oven or grill door and grasp the
frame of the cooker, taking care that
the door does not shut on your fingers.
Take care to avoid damage to soft or
uneven floor coverings when moving
the appliance. Some cushioned vinyl
floor coverings may not be designed
to withstand sliding appliances without
marking or damage.
Before using the appliance for the
first time, remove any protective polythene
film and wash the oven shelves and shelf
runners in hot soapy water to remove
their protective coating of oil. Even so,
when you first turn on the oven or grill
you may notice a smell and some smoke.
Glass door panels
To meet the relevant Standards of
Domestic cooking appliances, all the
glass panels on this appliance are
toughened to meet the fragmentation
requirements of BS3193. This ensures
that, in the likely event that a panel
breaks, it does so into small fragments
to minimise the risk of injury.
Please take care when handling, using
or cleaning all glass panels, as any
damage to the surfaces or edges may
result in the glass breaking without
warming or apparent cause at a later
date. Should any glass panel be dam-
ages, we strongly recommend that is is
replaced immediately.
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NOTES

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NOTES
The cooling fan
When the top oven or grill is used, you
will hear the cooling fan come on - this
keeps the fascia and control knobs of
the appliance cool during cooking
and will continue to operate to cool
the appliance for a period of time after
the top oven or grill controls have
been switched off
When hot and cold air meet, condensation
forms. Some condensation may form
on doors or on the fascia glass. This
is normal and will disappear within
10 - 15 minutes.
Environmental Protection
We are committed to protecting the
environment and operate an
Environmental Management System
which complies with BS EN ISO
14001:1996.
Disposal of packaging
• All our packaging materials are
recyclable and environmentally
friendly.
• Please help us to protect our
environment by disposing of all
packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Please contact your local authority
for the nearest recycling centre.
Caution: Packaging materials can
pose a risk of suffocation - keep away
from children.
Electrical connection
Please refer to installation instructions
for electrical connection.
In your own interest, and that of safety,
make sure that the installation is carried
out by a competent person.
Disconnection of electric appliances
should always be carried out by a
competent person.
Warning: This appliance must be
earthed.
To replace an oven light bulb
Caution: Switch off the electricity
supply to the appliance at the socket,
to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Wait until the oven is cool, then
remove the oven shelves.
Grasp the lens cover and pull away
from the oven side. Unscrew the bulb.
Please note that the oven light bulbs
are not covered by guarantee.
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When you are cooking, keep
children away from the vicinity
of the appliance.
This product is designed as a domestic
cooking appliance for the preparation
and cooking of domestic food
products, and should not be used for
any other purpose.
• Make sure you read and
understand the instructions before
using the appliance.
• Remove all packaging, protective
films and oils from the appliance
before using for the first time.
• Keep electrical leads short so they
do not drape over the appliance
or the edge of the worktop.
• Keep all flammable materials (such
as curtains, furnishings & clothing)
away from the appliance.
• Never use the appliance for
heating a room.
• Parts of the appliance may be hot
during or immediately after use.
Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside
the oven. Allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool after
switching off.
• Do not use the oven with the door
inner glass panel removed.
• Do not drape tea towels over the
flue vents or doors, as this creates
a fire hazard.
• Switch off the electricity supply before
replacing the oven light bulb, to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use aluminium foil to
cover the grill pan, or put items
wrapped in foil under the grill, as
this creates a fire hazard. The
high reflectivity can also damage
the element.
• Do not use foil on oven shelves, or
allow it to block the oven flue, as
this creates a fire hazard, and
prevents heat circulation.
• When cooking heavy items - eg;
turkeys - do not pull the oven shelf
out with the item still on the shelf.
• When opening the appliance
door, take care to avoid skin
contact with any steam which may
escape from the cooking.
• Use oven gloves when removing
hot food / dishes from the oven or
grill. The oven / grill and utensils
will be very hot when in use.
•Warning: This appliance must
be earthed.
• All installation, servicing and
maintenance work should be
carried out by a competent person
who will comply with current
Regulations, Standards and
Requirements.
•When you have finished
cooking check that all controls
are in the off position.
BE SAFE - NOT SORRY
Electrical supply
230 - 240V ~ 50Hz
Dimensions
All sizes are nominal so some
variation is to be expected.
Height (adjustable) 895 - 915mm
Width 600mm
Depth (not including handle) 600mm
Countries of destination
GB - Great Britain, IE - Ireland
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TECHNICAL DATA
Element Element Ratings
Front LHS hotplate ceramic 1150W
Rear LHS hotplate ceramic 1725W
Rear RHS hotplate ceramic 1150W
Front RHS hotplate ceramic 1725W
Dual grill 1725 / 2685W
Top oven (Base) 730W
Top oven (Top) 615W
Main oven (fanned) 2400W
Main oven (top) 960W
Main oven (base) 960W
Oven stir fan 38W
Cooling fan 10W
Lights (x 4) each 25W
Maximum Load 10983W

Connect to the electricity supply
Warning: This appliance must be
earthed.
The appliance must be installed by a
competent electrician using a double
pole control unit of 30 ampere minimum
capacity with 3mm minimum contact
separation at all poles.
We recommend that the appliance is
connected by a qualified electrician
who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
and who will comply with the I.E.E.
and local regulation.
1. Access to the mains terminal is
gained by opening the terminal
block cover at the rear of the
appliance (use a small flat-bladed
screwdriver).
2. Connection should be made with
6.0mm2flexible twin and earth
cable.
3. First strip the wires, then push the
cable through the cable clamp in
the terminal block cover.
4. Connect the cable to the terminal
block and tighten the cable clamp
screw (see diagram).
5. Close the terminal box, ensuring
that the cover is engaged on the
locking tabs.
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2
3
4
5
Cable
clamp
Earth
(Green / Yellow
or sleeving)
Live
(Red or Brown)
Neutral
(Black or Blue)
Live , Neutral , Earth .
Links to be fitted as shown. Ensure
terminal screw heads and
are fully tightened.
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Warning: Do not use the ceramic hob
if the glass is cracked, as electrical
parts are immediately beneath.
Switch off the electricity at the cooker
control unit, and contact your supplier.
Before using the hob for the
first time
Before using the hob for the first time,
apply a thin coating of cleaner
conditioner (eg; “Hob Brite” by
Homecare* - refer to cleaning section
for further information) and polish the
surface with a clean dry cloth.
The conditioner gives a protective
covering to the ceramic glass which
not only makes the hob easier to
clean, but also ensures you will gain
maximum life out of this product.
Using the hotplate elements
To switch on, turn the control knob for
the selected hob element to the desired
setting.
Note: The marked settings on the hob
controls do not indicate any set
temperature and cannot be used to
compare the performance of one ring
with another.
The hob rings will cycle on and off
automatically during use as a means
of regulating heat output.
To switch off, return the control knob to
the “off” position.
The hot hob light
The hob light comes on when one of
the rings is switched on, and will stay
on for a while after the last ring is
switched off, to indicate that the hob
glass may still be warm.
Care and cleaning
See ‘Cleaning the Hob’ section.
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Using the hotplate
• Commercial simmering aids
should not be used as they create
excessive temperatures that can
damage the surface and may
cause a hazard.
• Do not place aluminium foil or
plastic utensils on the ceramic
glass, as they may melt and
damage the surface.
• Do not use the ceramic glass
hotplate surface for storage.
• When cooking with fat or oil,
never leave unattended.
• Turn pan handles to a safe position,
so they are out of reach of children,
not overhanging the appliance, and
cannot be caught accidentally.
• Position pans over the centre of the
hotplate elements.
• Do not use the hob as a chopping
board or a storage area, as this
increases the likelihood of it being
damaged - eg; plastic utensils
placed on a warm hob may melt
onto it, and damage the ceramic
glass surface.
• Aluminium foil must not be placed
on the hob as it will reflect any
heat back into the element, which
can damage it.
• Leaving a hotplate on for a length
of time, without it being covered
by a pan, causes overheating of
surrounding areas which could
damage the glass.
• Be careful when cooking foods in
salted water, or foods containing
large amounts of sugar, syrup or
jam - if they are spilt onto hot areas
of the hob they may damage it.
• Lift pans onto and off the surface,
rather than sliding them across the
surface, to avoid marks and
scratches.
• If you use a wet paper towel to
remove spills from a warm heating
area of the hob, be careful to
avoid steam burns.
• Do not use abrasive powder
cleaners, metal wire wool pads,
impregnated plastic pads, detergents,
bleaches, bath stain removers, or
chemical oven cleaners; all these
types of products will damage the
ceramic glass.
USING THE HOB
Whilst every care is taken to eliminate
burrs and raw edges from this product,
please take care when handling - we
recommend the use of protective
gloves during installation.
Moving the cooker
Please note that the weight of this
appliance is approximately 60kg
(unpacked). Take care if the appliance
needs to be lifted during installation -
always use an appropriate method of
lifting.
Do not attempt to move the cooker by
pulling on the doors or handles. Open
the door and grasp the frame of the
cooker, taking care that the door does
not shut on your fingers.
Take care to avoid damage to soft or
uneven floor coverings when moving
the appliance. Some cushioned vinyl
floor coverings may not be designed
to withstand sliding appliances without
marking or damage.
This is a type X appliance regarding
installation requirements.
Important: Ensure that you route
all mains cables well clear of any
adjacent heat source.
Clearances
This cooker may be fitted flush to
base units. However, for models with
side opening doors, we recommend a
side clearance of 60mm between the
cooker and any side wall to allow the
door to be opened fully.
The cooker should not be placed on a
base.
No shelf or overhang or cooker hood
shall be closer than a minimum of
650mm, but check with cooker hood
manufacturer’s recommendations.
The cooker must have a side
clearance above hob level of 90mm
up to a height of 400mm.
Dimensions
All sizes are nominal, and some
variation is to be expected. The
‘depth’ of the cooker, as given below,
is to the front of the door and
excluding knobs and handles.
Width: 600mm
Depth: 600mm
Height (adjustable): 900 - 915mm
Levelling the cooker
There are four adjustable feet on the
base of the cooker. Slacken the
locknut with an M8 spanner and turn
the feet by hand to adjust the height of
the cooker.
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Ceramic glass surface
Cleaning
Do not use abrasive powder cleaners,
“Brillo” pads, metal wire, detergents,
bleaches, bath stain removers, or chemical
oven cleaners; all these product types
will damage the ceramic glass.
The following recommendations will
help to keep the ceramic glass surface
bright and clean.
Allow the hob to cool.
Use a dampened paper towel or clean
damp cloth to apply a small dab of
cleaner conditioner to clean each
heating area.
Use another paper towel or a clean
dry soft cloth to wipe dry, and then
polish the whole glass surface.
To remove any stubborn marks or
heavy soiling, a non scratching, mild
cream cleaner may be used - eg; “Cif”.
Alternatively, a ceramic hob scraper may
be used (eg; “4:: Hob” by Homecare*).
Important: If you use a wet paper
towel or clean damp cloth to remove
spillage from a warm heating area of the
hob, be careful to avoid steam burns.
* Homecare products are available
mail order from & 0208 871 5027.
Care and maintenance
Before using the hob for the first time,
apply a thin coating of cleaner conditioner
(eg; “Hob Brite”, by Homecare*) to
the ceramic glass only, and polish the
surface with a clean cloth.
The conditioner gives a protective
covering to the ceramic glass which
not only makes the hob easier to
clean, but also ensures that you will
gain maximum life out of this product.
Occasional use will help prevent the
build up of mineral deposits which can
cause discolouration of the hob surface.
Discolouration of the hob
Do not use a dishcloth or dish sponge
to wipe the hob - this can leave a film
of detergent on the surface which will
discolour the hob next time a heating
area is used. Clean cloths kept for the
cleaning of the hob can be used.
Do not use too much cleaner
conditioner - only a thin coating is
required, any excess may burn on and
discolour the hob when it is next in use.
If persistent stains or marks remain on
the ceramic glass surface, it can be
cleaned using a mild cream cleaner - eg;
“Cif”, or a ceramic hob scraper. This will
also remove any accumulated salts or
minerals before they have an opportunity
to discolour the ceramic glass.
Wipe clean with a damp paper towel
or clean damp cloth and re-apply
cleaner conditioner.
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CARE & CLEANING
To save energy
• Always position pans centrally
over the heating area.
• Put lids on saucepans and only heat
the amount of liquid you need.
• When liquids boil, reduce the
control setting to maintain a simmer.
• Consider the use of a pressure
cooker for the cooking of a
complete meal.
• Vegetables will cook quicker if
chopped in smaller pieces.
• Larger heating elements are ideal
for faster cooking methods, such as
boiling or frying, and for larger pans.
Smaller heating elements are ideal
for simmering and stewing, and
for smaller pans.
• Do not use a pan which is too
small or too large for the heating
area - refer to notes on next page.
Choice of pans
The choice of cookware is important
if you are to achieve maximum
benefit from cooking with a ceramic
hob.
Ceramic hobs are not only easy to
clean, they are also energy efficient if
you use the right pans to suit the surface.
When buying new pans, always refer
to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
For best results and energy efficiency,
it is important to use flat bottomed
pans of the correct type, especially on
ceramic glass hobs.
Always use pans which are large
enough to prevent spillage, especially
for deep frying, or when cooking with
a sugar based substance.
Trivets, round based woks, heat
diffuser pads and over-sized pans are
not recommended.
Do not use double pans, rim based
pans, old misshapen pans or any pan
which is unstable when placed on a
flat surface.
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USING THE HOB

Type and size of pan
• Cast iron, stainless steel, or
enamelled steel pans are all suitable
for use on ceramic glass hobs.
• Aluminium pans will give good
cooking results but care must be
taken in their use. If they are slid
across the surface of the hob they
tend to leave visible marks which
can be difficult to remove.
• Certain makes / brands of pressure
cookers may not be suitable for use
on ceramic hobs - they do not come
to pressure. Stainless steel pressure
cookers will give optimum results.
• Glass pans can be used but the glow
from the heating areas transmitted
through transparent glass may
cause some visual discomfort.
• Avoid using double pans or old
misshapen pans which are
unstable and dangerous.
• Certain types of copper based
pans may become slightly
concave when heated, which can
result in slower cooking times.
• Always use pans which are large
enough to avoid overflows onto the
ceramic hob, especially if a pan
contains any sugar / sugar based
substance, as this is corrosive and can
damage the ceramic glass surface.
• Pan bases should be thick, flat, and
smooth, to ensure maximum contact
with the hob, maximum heat
conduction and rapid cooking times.
• Pans with dull or dark coloured
bases will give the quickest
cooking results.
• Pans with highly polished bases
can reflect heat back into the hob
causing the hotplate to cycle on
and off more rapidly than normal,
which can slow down cooking.
• Pans with thin, dented or ridged
bases should not be used. They
will not make maximum contact
with the hob, which can result in
very slow cooking times.
• The right size of pan base will
ensure maximum contact with the
hob and rapid cooking times.
• Use pans with a flat base of
minimum 100mm / 4” diameter
and maximum 280mm / 11”
diameter which are stable in use.
• Pan bases that are much smaller or
much larger than the hotplate - eg;
by 50mm / 2” - will result in
slower cooking times.
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USING THE HOB
Glass parts
FACIA PANEL, DOOR PANELS
Use a mild cream cleaner - eg; “Cif”.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft
cloth.
Important: The inner door glass
panel(s) can be removed for cleaning,
but they must be replaced the right
way (so the reflective side faces
inwards) and also pushed fully in to
the stop position. To remove the glass
panel, open the door wide, hold the
edges of the glass and slide out.
Painted, plastic and metal finish
parts (if fitted)
CONTROL KNOBS, DOOR HANDLES
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in
hot soapy water.
Stainless Steel surfaces (stainless
steel finish models only)
FACIA PANEL, HANDLES, DOOR PANELS
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot
soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth.
Stubborn marks can be removed using
“Luneta”. We recommend that you
clean the whole of the stainless steel
area to maintain a uniform finish.
Supplies can be purchased from the
Customer Care Centre.
Do not use undiluted bleach or any
products containing chlorides as they
can permanently damage the steel.
Extra care should be taken when cook-
ing food in salted water. Some foods
are corrosive - eg; vinegar, fruit juices
and especially salt - they can mark or
damage stainless steel if they are left
on the surface. Turn off and wipe any
spillage immediately, taking care to
avoid skin contact with any hot surface
or spillage.
Sharp objects can mark the surface of
stainless steel, but marks will become
less noticeable with time.
To maintain the finish of the stainless
steel, or to remove any greasy marks,
wipe the stainless steel surface sparingly
with a minimum amount of “Johnson’s
Baby Oil” and kitchen paper.
Do not use cooking oils, as these may
contain salt, which can damage the
stainless steel surface.
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CARE & CLEANING

Caution: Any cleaning agent
used incorrectly may damage
the appliance.
Always let the appliance cool
before cleaning.
Some cooking operations generate
considerable amount of grease, this
combined with spillage can become a
hazard if allowed to accumulate on
the appliance through lack of
cleaning. In extreme cases this may
amount to misuse of the appliance and
could invalidate your guarantee.
It is recommended that the appliance
is cleaned after open roasting.
Do not use caustic, corrosive or
abrasive cleaning products, products
containing bleach, coarse wire wool
or any hard implements, as they will
damage the surfaces.
All parts of the appliance can be
safely cleaned with a cloth wrung out
in hot soapy water.
Vitreous enamel parts
GRILL PAN, TOP OVEN / GRILL COMPARTMENT,
MAIN OVEN COMPARTMENT FLOOR
Use a mild cream cleaner - eg; “Cif”.
Look for one which has the Vitreous
Enamel Development Council’s
recommendation seal.
Stubborn marks may be removed with
a moistened “Brillo” pad.
The grill pan may be cleaned in a
dishwasher, or with a nylon brush in
hot soapy water.
Easy care surfaces
MAIN OVEN SIDES AND BACK
We recommend that the appliance is
cleaned after open roasting, and also
after roasting at temperatures higher
than 200˚C, to help prevent a build up
of fats. Use of a trivet in a roasting tin
when roasting will help reduce fat
splashing.
Caution: Most types of cleaning
agent will damage these surfaces.
Only use a few drops of washing up
liquid in hot water. Wipe the surfaces
with a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy
water - if larger splashes of fat do not
readily disappear, scrub the area with
a nylon brush or nylon pan scourer
and hot soapy water. Rinse well and
heat the oven to dry the surfaces.
Chrome plated parts
OVEN SHELVES & OVEN SHELF RUNNERS,
GRILL PAN TRIVET
Do not use abrasives or polishes, use
a moist soap pad - eg; “Brillo”.
Note: Oven shelf runners can be
removed for cleaning. Grasp the
runners, and slide out of the hanging
holes as shown.
Note: These items may also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
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Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used,
young children should be kept
away.
Using the grills
The EC600EMDOa has a grill in both
oven cavities.
The top oven grill is a fully variable
dual element grill.
The main oven features variable
grilling - with a single element conven-
tional grill, and a fanned grill function.
Follow the instructions given on the
next page when operating these grills.
Preheating
For best results, preheat the grill for
3 - 5 minutes.
Aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil to cover the grill
pan, or putting items wrapped in foil
under the grill can create a fire hazard,
and the high reflectivity can damage
the grill element.
Detachable grill pan handle
Place the handle over the edge of the
grill pan, at the narrow side edges.
Slide the handle to the centre, and
locate between the handle position
indicators.
The handle should be removed from
the pan during grilling, to prevent
overheating.
The handle is designed for removing /
inserting the grill pan under the grill
when grilling.
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot,
use oven gloves to move it. Do not use
the handle to pour hot fats from the
grill pan.
Food for grilling should be positioned
centrally on the trivet.
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handle grill pan
trivet
handle position
indicators

Grilling in the top oven
Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used,
young children should be kept
away.
The top oven grill is a fully variable
dual element grill.
To switch on the grill
Open the top oven / grill door.
Turn the top oven control knob past the
oven temperature markings to either
the single economy grill symbol,
or the dual grill symbol.
The grill regulator - to the left of the top
oven control - must then be switched
on. This enables variation of the heat
output from the grill on either the single
grill or dual grill settings.
The dual grill uses all of the top
element, and the single economy grill
setting uses the inner part of the
element only.
Important: The door must be kept
open when the grill is used.
To switch off, return the control knob to
the “off” position.
Note that the grill will not operate if
the top oven is switched on.
Using the top oven grill
For grilling smaller quantities of food
the (single element) economy grill can
be utilised. This grill function can be
controlled between settings 1 and 5.
For grilling larger quantities of food,
the (dual element) full grill can be
utilised. The full grill can also be
controlled between settings 1 and 5.
When using the grill in the top oven,
the speed of grilling can be controlled
by use of either the variable control
or by selecting higher or lower shelf
position.
For toasting, and for grilling foods
such as bacon, sausages or steaks,
use a higher shelf position.
For thicker foods such as chops or
chicken joint pieces, use a middle to
low shelf position.
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9. A (Auto) symbol will flash.
10.
11. A (Auto) symbol goes out.
The oven will automatically switch off
at 18.00 hours (6.00 pm) and the
alarm will sound (9).
To switch off the alarm press the
minute minder button (10).
When the oven has switched off,
return the oven control knob to the
“off” position, and press the cook time
and ready time buttons simultaneously
(11).
If you wish to cancel the automatic
setting before cooking has started,
and return to manual operation, press
the cook time and ready time buttons
simultaneously (11).
To cancel any remaining cooking time
left on the clock before the alarm
sounds, press the cook time and ready
time buttons simultaneously (11).
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5. A (Auto) symbol appears.
6. The cookpot symbol will
disappear from display.
7. The cookpot symbol will appear
on display.
8.
Fully automatic cooking (example)
For use when a delayed start time is
required.
You want to set the length of cooking
time, and the time for the oven to switch
off. The programmer will automatically
calculate the cooking start time.
Press the cook time button, then use the
plus and minus buttons to set the
display to show the length of cooking
time required, eg; 2 hours as shown (5).
Press the ready time button, and the
present ready time will be displayed.
Using the plus and minus buttons you
can set the display to show the actual
time you want the oven to switch off,
eg; 18.00 hours (6.00 pm) (6).
The display will revert to show time of day.
After setting the programmer,
turn the oven control to the
required temperature.
The oven will automatically switch on
at the calculated start time of 16.00
hours (4.00 pm) (7).
A single press of the cook time button
shows the cooking time remaining
before the oven automatically switches
off (8).
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Grilling in the main oven
Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used -
young children should be kept
away.
The grill lights & main oven facia neons
will not operate when the programmer
is set for automatic operation.
The grill / fanned grill settings use the
inner element only.
Conventional grill
The door must be closed when the grill
is used for conventional grilling.
When opening the door, take care to
avoid skin contact with any steam
which may escape from the cooking.
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the conventional grill setting.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob
to the desired temperature for grilling,
similar to oven function. However,
do not set to a temperature greater
than 230˚C.
Fanned grill
The door must be closed when the
fanned grill is used.
When opening the door, take care to
avoid skin contact with any steam
which may escape from the cooking.
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the fan grill setting.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob to
the desired temperature up to 230˚C.
Fanned grilling may be faster than
conventional grilling because air is
being circulated around the food.
Thin portions of food, such as bacon
or fish fillets, may not need turning.
For best results, preheat the grill for
3 - 5 minutes.
Note that when grilling, the door must
remain closed before and after
grilling, and the temperature control
must not exceed 230˚C.
Grilling in the main oven
The speed of grilling can be controlled
by selecting a higher or lower shelf
position.
For toasting, and for grilling foods
such as bacon, sausages or steaks,
use a higher shelf position.
For thicker foods such as chops or
chicken joint pieces, use a middle to
low shelf position.
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When you are cooking keep
children away from the vicinity
of the oven.
Caution: The top element gets
extremely hot when in use, so take
extra care to avoid touching it.
To turn on the top oven
Turn the temperature control knob
clockwise until the required temperature
is showing in the window.
The red thermostat indicator will come
on until the selected temperature is
reached, and then go off; it will turn
on and off periodically as the
thermostat operates to maintain the
selected temperature.
To switch off, return the top oven
control knob to the off position.
Note: The top oven is not controlled by
the programmer.
Important: Never put items directly
on the base of the oven, or cover the
oven base with foil, as this may cause
the element to overheat. Always
position items on the shelf.
The cooling fan
When the top oven is switched on, you
will hear the cooling fan come on - this
keeps the fascia and control knobs of
the appliance cool during cooking
only. The fan will continue to operate
for a period after the oven control has
been switched off.
Preheating
The oven must be preheated when
cooking frozen or chilled foods, and
we recommend preheating for yeast
mixtures, batters, soufflés, and
whisked sponges.
Preheat the oven until the indicator
light switches off for the first time, this
will take up to 20 minutes depending
on the temperature selected.
If you are not preheating the oven, the
cooking times in the following guide
may need to be extended, as they are
based on a preheated oven.
Shelf positions
There are 5 shelf positions which are
counted from the bottom of the oven
upwards, so shelf position 1 is the lowest.
When cooking frozen or chilled food,
use the highest possible shelf position,
while allowing some clearance
between the food and the top element.
The oven shelf must be positioned with
the upstand at the rear of the oven and
facing up.
Position baking trays and roasting tins
on the middle of the shelves, and leave
one clear shelf position between
shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.
Important: Never put items directly
on the base of the oven with foil, as this
may cause the element to overheat.
Always position items on the shelf.
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1. A (Auto) symbol appears.
2.
3. A (Auto) symbol will flash.
4. A (Auto) symbol goes out.
Semi-automatic cooking (example)
You have started cooking a meal or
dish in the oven, and want to set the
time for the oven to switch off.
Press the cook time button, then use the
plus and minus buttons to set the
display to show the length of cooking
time required, eg; 2 hours as shown (1).
After setting, the display will revert to
show the time of day, but you can
press the cook time button and the
display will show how much cooking
time still remains on the clock.
Press the ready time button, and the
display will show the actual time the
oven is going to switch off, eg; 3.30
as shown (2).
At the end of the cooking time, the
alarm will sound, and the oven will
automatically switch off.
To switch off the alarm, press the
minute minder button (3).
When the oven has switched off,
return the oven control knob to
the “off” position, and press the
cook time and ready time buttons to
return to manual operation (4).
If you wish to cancel the automatic
setting, or to cancel any remaining
cooking time left on the clock before
the alarm sounds, press the cook time
and ready time buttons simultaneously.
(4).
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The Programmer Buttons
minute minder
cook time
ready time
minus
plus
To set the “Time of Day”
Press the cook time and ready time
buttons simultaneously, and keep the
buttons depressed. Use the plus and
minus buttons to set the time of day,
eg; 12.00.
A (Auto) symbol goes out, cookpot
symbol comes on.
To select an alarm tone
Press the minus button to listen to the
first tone.
Release the minus button and press it
again to listen to the second tone, etc.
Releasing the minus button after the
tone has sounded will automatically
select that tone.
Manual operation
To set the programmer to manual
operation at any time (cancelling any
automatic setting), press the cook time and
ready time buttons simultaneously. The
programmer must be set to manual before
the appliance can be used manually.
Setting the minute minder
Press the minute minder button, then
use the plus and minus buttons to set
the required time.
The minute minder (bell) symbol will
appear on the display.
You can cancel the minute minder at
any time by pressing the minute
minder button and the minus button
until the display returns to 0.00.
After setting, the display will revert to
show the time of day, but you can press
the minute minder button, and the
display will show the minutes remaining.
The tone will sound at the end of the
time set - to cancel the tone, press the
minute minder button.
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Item Temperature Shelf Approximate
˚C position cooking time
Small cakes 150 low 15 - 20 mins
Victoria sandwich 130 low 20 - 25 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Swiss roll 170 low 8 - 12 mins
Semi rich fruit cake 115 low 21⁄4- 23⁄4hours
(180mm x 7”)
Scones 190 low 10 - 15 mins
Meringues 95 low 2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust pastry 175 - 185 depending on 15 - 45 minutes,
Puff / flaky pastry 175 - 185 recipe & type depending on recipe
Choux pastry 175 - 185 of filling & type of filling
Biscuits 140 - 180 middle 10 - 20 mins
Sponge pudding 135 low 30 - 45 mins
Milk pudding 125 low 2 - 21⁄2hours
Top oven baking guide
Cooking times & temperatures
These times & temperatures are based
on cooking in a preheated oven.
These cooking times are approximate,
because the size and type of cooking
dish will influence time as personal
preferences.
The temperature settings and time
given in the baking guides are based
on dishes made with block margarine.
If soft tub margarine is used, it may be
necessary to reduce the temperature
setting. If a recipe gives a different
temperature setting to that shown in
the guide, the recipe instruction should
be followed.
Because the top oven is more compact, it may
be necessary to reduce cooking temperatures
specified in recipes by up to 30˚C if preheating,
or by up to 15˚C if not preheating.
Use the baking guide as a reference for
determining which temperatures to use.
Shelf positions
As a general guide, when cooking
frozen or chilled food, use the shelf
position that positions the top of the
food just below the top shelf position.
For example, a deep dish such as
lasagne would be positioned towards
the bottom of the oven while thin items
such as oven chips will be positioned
towards the top of the oven. Follow
the instructions given on packaging.

Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the top oven is
used, young children should be
kept away.
The main oven is a multi-function oven,
and may be used as a conventional
oven or a fanned oven. It may also be
used as a grill, or with one of the other
oven functions.
Manual operation
The programmer must be set to manual
operation before the main oven or grill
functions can be used. If A(Auto) is
on the programmer display, return the
oven to manual operation by pressing
the cook time and ready time
buttons simultaneously. Any programme
which has been set is cancelled.
To turn on the main oven
Step 1 - Select the function
Turn the selector control knob in either
direction, until the function you require
appears in the window.
Step 2 - Set the main oven control
If you have selected an oven cooking
function, then simply turn the main
oven control knob clockwise to the
required temperature - this brings on
the neon indicator light, which will
stay on until the oven reaches the
required temperature.
If you have selected defrost, do not
turn the thermostat control on.
To switch off the main oven, return the
control knob to the ‘off’ position.
Automatic operation
See ‘Programmer / Clock’ section.
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Important:
Food is more susceptible to the growth
of food poisoning organisms in warm
conditions. If the weather is hot, either
take care to ensure that food is not left
standing in a warm oven, or avoid
using the automatic cooking facility.
Hints for automatic cooking
• Food is placed in a cold oven so
you will need to add about 10 - 15
minutes onto the cooking time to
allow for the oven to reach the
selected temperature.
• Wine or beer may ferment, and
cream may curdle during the delay
period, so it is best to add these
ingredients just before serving.
• Potatoes should be parboiled or
brushed with oil to prevent
discolouration during the delay
period.
• Meat can be brushed with oil to
prevent it drying.
• Lemon juice can be added to
certain fruits and vegetables such
as apples, pears, turnips and
parsnips to prevent discolouration
during the delay period.
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Automatic cooking
The automatic cooking facility is
controlled by the programmer (see
‘Programmer / Clock’ section) and
allows complete meals or individual
dishes to be cooked while you are out
of the house, to be ready for when you
return. The ‘READY TIME’ should be set
as close as possible to, or just after,
your anticipated return, so food is not
left standing in a warm oven.
Do
• Select foods which are as fresh as
possible, and as cold as possible -
ie; preferably straight from the
refrigerator.
• Choose foods which are suitable
for cooking from a cold start, as
some dishes will be affected by
being left uncooked, at room
temperature, perhaps for several
hours - eg; a wet filling on a
pastry base.
• Make sure that meat and poultry
are thoroughly thawed (but still cold
from the refrigerator) before placing
them in the oven, and avoid using
rolled joints of meat, which can be
more susceptible to the growth of
food poisoning organisms.
• Cover dishes with lids or foil to keep
the food moist, and protect from
possible contamination; the food
can be uncovered towards the end
of cooking to crisp and brown.
Do not
• Warm food should never be
placed in the oven if there is a
delay period.
• Stews prepared by frying the
meat and vegetables first should
be cooked as soon as possible,
or refrigerated prior to placing in
the oven.
• Some dishes are not suitable for
cooking on automatic - eg; dishes
containing left over meat or
poultry, dishes containing eggs,
cooked rice, or seafood.
• Do not put food items (intended for
automatic cooking) into a warm
oven; allow the oven to cool before
setting for automatic cooking.
• Do not over fill dishes containing
liquids, as they might boil over.
• Never leave food in the oven to
cool slowly after cooking; serve
immediately or refrigerate.
• Never use the automatic facility to
reheat ‘cook chill’ foods, as they
should go straight from the
refrigerator into a preheated oven.
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Oven cooking
Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the appliance is in
use - keep children away from
the vicinity of the oven.
Never put items directly on the base of
the oven or cover the oven base with
foil, as this can cause the base element
to overheat.
Manual operation
Set the programmer to manual operation.
See ‘Programmer / Clock’ section.
Turn the selector control knob until the
symbol for the desired oven function is
showing in the window.
Turn the main oven control knob to the
desired temperature.
The red thermostat indicator neon will
come on and off until the selected
temperature is reached and then go
off; it will turn on and off periodically
as the thermostat operates to maintain
the selected temperature.
To switch off the main oven, return the
main oven control knob to the “off”
position.
Automatic operation
See ‘Programmer / Clock section.
Oven shelves
The oven shelf must be positioned with
the upstand at the rear of the oven and
facing up.
Position baking trays and roasting tins
on the middle of the shelves, and leave
one clear shelf position between
shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.
Preheating
Always use the fan oven setting for
preheating to save time and electricity.
After the oven has been preheated on
the fan oven setting, turn the selector
control knob to the oven setting you
require.
The oven must be preheated when
cooking frozen or chilled food, and we
recommend preheating for yeast mixtures,
batters, soufflés and whisked sponges,
otherwise preheating is not necessary
as a fan oven warms up quickly.
Preheat the oven until the indicator
neon switches off for the first time;
this will take between 5 - 15 minutes,
depending on the temperature selected.
Baking tray and roasting tins
For best cooked results and even
browning, the maximum size baking
trays and roasting tins that should be
used are as follows;
Baking tray 350mm x 280mm
This size of baking tray will hold up to
16 small cakes.
Roasting tin 370mm x 320mm
We recommend that you use good
quality cookware. Poor quality trays
and tins may warp when heated,
leading to uneven baking results.
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Conventional oven
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the conventional oven symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob
to the required temperature.
The temperature you select
corresponds to the temperature in the
middle of the oven.
The top heat comes from the outer
element of the grill, and the base heat
is under the oven base.
Top heat only
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the top heat symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control to the
required temperature.
This setting can be used to brown the
top of dishes such as cauliflower
cheese or baked alaska etc.
Base heat only
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the base heat symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob
to the required temperature.
This setting can be used to finish
cooking pastry bases, pies or pizzas etc.
Fan oven
(i) Turn the selector control knob to
the fan oven symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob
to the required temperature.
The fan oven comes on when the oven
is switched on and circulates the air
around the oven to give a fairly even
temperature throughout the oven.
Fan and base heat only
(i) Turn the selector control to the fan
and base heat symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control knob
to the required temperature.
This setting can be used to finish items
without a top crust - eg; jam tarts, open
mince pies and flans.
Intensive bake
(i) Turn the selector control to the
intensive bake symbol.
(ii) Turn the temperature control to the
required temperature.
This setting can be used for items with
a high moisture content - eg; fruit
flans, quiches and cheese cake.
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Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens
can vary over time, therefore cooking
times can vary, making it difficult to be
precise when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the
cake before removal from the oven.
Use a fine warmed skewer inserted
into the centre of the cake. If the
skewer comes out clean, then the cake
is cooked.
• Do not attempt to make Christmas
cakes larger than the oven can cope
with, you should allow at least
25mm (1 inch) space between the
oven walls and the tin.
• Always follow the temperatures
recommended in the recipe.
• To protect a very rich fruit cake
during cooking, tie 2 layers of
brown paper around the tin.
• We recommend that the cake tin is
not stood on layers of brown
paper, as this can hinder effective
circulation of air.
• Do not use soft tub margarine for
rich fruit cakes, unless specified in
the recipe.
• Always use the correct size and
shape of tin for the recipe quantities.
Roast turkey
Roasting turkey perfectly can prove
difficult, as you are cooking two
different types of meat - the delicate
light breast meat, which must not be
allowed to dry out, and the darker leg
meat, which takes longer to cook.
The turkey must be roasted long
enough for the legs to cook, so
frequent basting is necessary. The
breast meat can be covered once
browned.
• Turkey should be roasted at
180˚C for 20 minutes per 1lb,
plus 20 minutes, unless packaging
advises otherwise.
• The turkey can be open roasted,
breast side down, for half of the
cook time, and then turned over for
the remainder of the cooking time.
• If the turkey is stuffed, add 5
minutes per 1lb to cook time.
• If roasting turkey covered with
foil, add 5 minutes per 1lb to
cook time.
To test if the turkey is cooked, push a
fine skewer into the thickest part of the
thigh. If the juices run clear, the turkey
is cooked. If the juices are still pink,
the turkey will need longer cooking.
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Roasting guide
The times given in the roasting guide
are only approximate, because the
size and age of the bird will influence
cooking times as will the shape of a
joint and the proportion of the bone.
Frozen meat should be thoroughly
thawed before cooking. For large
joints it is advisable to thaw overnight.
Frozen poultry should be thoroughly
thawed before cooking. The time
required depends on the size of the
bird - eg; a large turkey may take up
to 48 hours to thaw.
Use of a trivet with a roasting tin will
reduce fat splashing and will help to keep
the oven interior clean. Alternatively,
to help reduce fat splashing, potatoes
or other vegetables can be roasted
around the meat / poultry.
Notes:
• When cooking stuffed meat or
poultry calculate the cooking time
from the total weight of the meat
plus the stuffing.
• For joints cooked in foil or covered
roasters, and for lidded casseroles,
add 5 minutes per 450g (1lb) to
the calculated cooking time.
• Smaller joints weighing less than
1.25kg (21⁄2lb) may require 5
minutes per 450g (1lb) extra
cooking time.
• Position the oven shelf so that the
meat or poultry is positioned in the
centre of the oven.
• It is recommended that the appliance
is cleaned after open roasting.
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180˚C - Main Oven (Fanned) (preheated oven)
200˚C - Top Oven (Conventional)
200˚C - Main Oven (Conventional)
Beef Rare 20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
Medium 25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
Well done 30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Lamb Medium 25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
Well done 30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Pork 35 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 35 minutes
Poultry 20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
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Cooking with a fanned oven
If you have been used to cooking with
a conventional oven, you will find a
number of differences to cooking with
a fanned oven, which will require a
different approach:
There are no zones of heat in a
fanned oven, the convection fan at the
back of the oven ensures an even
temperature throughout the oven. This
makes it ideal for batch baking - eg;
when planning a party or stocking the
freezer, as all items will be cooked
within the same length of time.
Foods are cooked at a lower temperature
(between 10˚C and 20˚C lower) than
a conventional oven, so conventional
recipe temperatures may have to be
reduced.
Pre-heating is generally not necessary
as a fan oven warms up quickly.
There is no flavour transference in a
fan oven, which means you can cook
strong smelling foods such as fish at
the same time as mild foods - eg; milk
puddings.
When batch baking foods that will rise
during cooking - eg; bread - always
ensure that enough space has been left
between shelves to allow for the rise.
Notes:
When 2 or more shelves are being
used, it may be necessary to increase
the cooking time slightly.
Because the 2 oven shelves are wider
than in many ovens, it is possible to
cook 2 items per shelf - eg; 2 victoria
sandwiches or 2 casseroles. Although
you need to keep in mind the point
from the previous page ‘To help the air
circulate freely’ with careful choice of
dishes and tins, it is possible to cook a
complete meal and perhaps something
else for the freezer in the oven at the
same time.
When roasting meats, you may notice
that fat splashing is reduced, which is due
in part to the lower oven temperatures,
and will help keep cleaning of the
oven to a minimum.
Because a fan oven has an even
temperature throughout the oven, no
shelf positions have been given in the
following baking guide, and there is
no need to interchange dishes onto
different shelves part way through
cooking, as with a conventional oven.
To help the air circulate freely
• Position the shelves evenly within
the oven and maintain a clearance
from the oven roof and base.
• If more than one cooking dish or
baking tray is to be used on a shelf,
leave a gap of at least 25mm
between the items themselves and
the oven interior.
• Allow enough space between
shelves for food that will rise
during cooking.
•Do not place items on the oven
base as this will prevent air from
circulating freely.
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Cooking times
These times are based on cooking in a pre-
heated oven.
The cooking times given are only
approximate because the size and type of
cooking dish will influence cooking time,
as will personal preference.
Cooking temperatures
• The temperature settings and times
given in the baking guide are based on
dishes made with block margarine.
• If soft tub margarine is used it may be
necessary to reduce the temperature setting.
• If a recipe gives a different temperature
setting to that shown in the guide, the
recipe instruction should be followed.
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Dish Recommended Temperature ˚C Shelf Cook
Time
Conv. Fanned Intensive (mins)
bake
Scones 215 200 -
middle-high 8 - 15
Meringues 120 110 - low 2 - 3 hrs
Cakes
Small cakes 180 175 - middle 15 - 25
Whisked sponge 190 175 - middle 20 - 25
Swiss roll 200 190 -
middle-high 10 - 12
Victoria sandwich 180 160 - middle 20 - 30
(2 x 180mm / 7” per shelf)
Genoese sponge 180 160 - middle 25 - 30
Madeira (180mm / 7”) 170 150 - middle 1 - 11⁄4hrs
Semi rich fruit cake 140 125 -
middle-low 21⁄2- 3hrs
(205mm /8”)
Dundee cake (205mm / 8”) 140 125 -
middle-low 21⁄2- 3hrs
Pastry
Flaky / Puff 220 200 200
Shortcrust 200 180 180 depending on
Choux 200 180 180 recipe and type
Plate tarts
(2 x 180mm / 7”) 200 180 180 of filling
Biscuits
Shortbread rounds 180 160 - high 10 - 20
Nut brownies 180 160 -
middle-high 35 - 40
Brandy snaps 190 170 - high 8 - 12
Flapjacks 190 180 - middle-high 25 - 40
Ginger nuts 180 160 - high 15 - 20
Cooling and defrosting in the
main oven
To cool foods after cooking prior to
refrigerating or freezing, turn the oven
control to the defrost position, and
open the door.
To defrost frozen foods, turn the
oven control to the defrost position,
place the food in the centre of the oven
and close the door.
Defrosting times
Small or thin pieces of frozen fish or
meat - eg; fish fillets, prawns, and mince
will take approximately 1 - 2 hours.
Placing the food in a single layer will
reduce the thawing time.
A medium sized casserole or stew will
take approximately 3 - 4 hours.
A 11⁄2kg / 3lb oven ready chicken will
take approximately 5 hours, remove
the giblets as soon as possible.
Always check foods are thoroughly
defrosted before cooking.
Be safe
• Do not defrost stuffed poultry using
this method.
• Do not defrost larger joints of meat
and poultry over 2kg / 4lb using
this method.
• Never place uncooked food for
defrosting next to cooked food
which is to be cooled, as this can
lead to cross contamination.
• Defrosting meat, poultry and fish
can be accelerated using this
method, but make sure they are
completely thawed before cooking
thoroughly.
Place meat and poultry on a trivet
in a meat tin, to catch the juices
from the defrosting process.
Slow cooking
• Slow cooking must be operated
using conventional or fanned oven
modes.
• Make sure that frozen foods are
thoroughly thawed before cooking.
• Do not slow cook joints of meat or
poultry weighing more than 21⁄4kg
/ 41⁄2lb.
• For roasting joints of meat or
poultry and for pot roasts preheat
the oven to 190˚C - 200˚C and
cook for 30 minutes, then adjust
the oven control to 110˚C for the
remainder of the cooking time.
• Slow cooking times will be about
three times as long as conventional
cooking.
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USING THE MAIN OVEN