Westinghouse WLE620WA User manual

USER MANUAL
600mm Upright Cooker
WLE620WA, WLE622WA,
WLE624WA, WLE625WA,
WLE626WA,WLE644WA,
WLE645WA, WLE646WA

CONTENTS 2
Important safety instructions ........................................ 3
Installation............................................................... 4
Controls.................................................................. 8
Understanding the cooker ........................................ 12
Using the hotplates ................................................. 14
Understanding the functions...................................... 15
Cooking guide for ovens ......................................... 17
Get to know your oven............................................ 19
Handling baking & grilling problems.......................... 20
Clocks.................................................................. 21
Cleaning and caring for the cooker ........................... 23
Cleaning and caring for the oven .............................. 24
Installation............................................................. 24
Solving problems.................................................... 27
Warranty .............................................................. 30
The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:
WARNING
WARNING
This symbol indicates information concerning your
personal safety.
WARNING
CAUTION
This symbol indicates information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
TIPS & INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
This symbol indicates tips and information about use
of the appliance.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
ENVIRONMENT
This symbol indicates tips and information about
economical and ecological use of the appliance.
TIPS & INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
Check for any damage or marks
If you find the appliance is damaged or marked, you must
report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for damage/
marks under the manufacturer’s warranty. This does not
affect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS
ENVIRONMENT
Information on disposal for users
• Most of the packing materials are recyclable.
Please dispose of those materials by contacting
your local authorities and ask for the correct method
of disposal.
Congratulations and thank you for choosing our cooker.
We are sure you will find your new appliance a pleasure
to use. Before you use the appliance, we recommend that
you read through the entire user manual, which provides
the description of the appliance and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an electrical appliance, it is important that the appliance is
installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefully to avoid misuse and hazards.
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet
for future reference and pass it on to any future owners.
After unpacking the appliance, please check that it is not
damaged. If in doubt, do not use the appliance but
contact your local customer care centre.
Conditions of use
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments
• Farm houses
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
• Bed and breakfast type environments
• Catering and similar non-retail applications
Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully
before you call for service, or a full service fee could
be applicable.
Record model and serial number here:
Model number: ....................................................
Serial number: .....................................................
CONTENTSCONGRATULATIONS

SAFETY
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you use the appliance, we recommend that you
read through the relevant sections of this manual, which
provides the description of your appliance and its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed
correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully
to avoid misuse and hazards.
This appliance complies with the requirements of
Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.6
WARNING
WARNING
• Cooker is designed to be placed on the floor.
It should not be placed on a base.
• This appliance is not suitable for use by young children
or infirm persons, without supervision.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they
do not play with this appliance.
• During use, this appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching hot surfaces.
• This appliance must not be used as a space heater.
• Keep vents clear of obstructions.
• In order to avoid a fire, the appliance must be kept
clean and vents kept unobstructed.
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the appliance
when it is in operation.
• Do not store flammable materials in or under the
appliance, e.g. aerosols.
• Accessible parts will become hot when in use. To avoid
burns and scalds children should be kept away.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a
suitably qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
• Oven gloves should be worn when accessing hot
internal parts.
• The warming drawer must not be used to warm, heat
or preheat food due to health regulations.
Grill
• Always turn the grill off immediately after use as fat
left there may catch fire.
• Do not cover the insert with foil, as fat left there may
catch fire.
• Always keep the grill dish clean as any fat left may
catch fire.
• Do not leave the grill on unattended.
• To avoid a fire, ensure that grill trays and fittings are
always inserted into the appliance in accordance with
the instructions.
• Do not place thick portions of food under the grill.
Foods may curl, catch and ignite.
• Do not store flammable materials in the grill.
Oven
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching hot surfaces inside the oven.
• Switch the appliance off before removing the oven light
glass for globe replacement.
• To avoid an accident, ensure that oven shelves and
fittings are always inserted into the appliance in
accordance with the instructions.
• Do not use the oven door as a shelf.
• Do not push down on the open oven door.
Hotplates (Generally)
• Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both pan
and hotplate may result.
• Do not operate the hotplates for an extended period
of time without a utensil on the hotplate.
• Do not allow large cookware to overhang the hob
onto the adjacent benchtop. This will cause scorching
to the benchtop surface.
• Do not allow cooking utensils to intrude into the
area which is close to the controls.
Ceramic Glass
• If the ceramic glass is accidentally cracked switch off
the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or
aluminium foil under pots or pans.
• Do not cook food directly on the ceramic glass surface.
• Do not use round bottom woks or similar utensils which
could lead to over heating of hotplates and possible
damage to the cooking surface.
• Do not use the ceramic cooktop as extra bench space
or as a cutting board.
Installation, Cleaning and Servicing
• An authorised person must install this appliance.
(Certificate of Compliance to be retained).
• Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing
materials are removed from the appliance.
• In order to avoid any potential hazard, the enclosed
installation instructions must be followed.
• Ensure that all specified vents, openings and airspaces
are not blocked.
• In order to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance
(for example, by a child climbing onto the open
oven door), the anti-tilt bracket must be installed.
• Where the appliance is built into a cabinet, the cabinet
material must be capable of withstanding 85˚C.
• Only authorised personnel should carry out servicing.
(Certificate of Compliance to be retained).
• Always ensure the appliance is switched off before
cleaning or replacing parts.
• This appliance contains aluminium fittings. Do not
use caustic based cleaners.
• Do not use steam cleaners, as this may cause
moisture build up.
• Always clean the appliance immediately after any
food spillage.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
• To maintain safe operation, it is recommended that
the product be inspected every five years by an
authorised service person.
• This appliance must be earthed.
WARNING
CAUTION
• Separate grill model - grill with door open.
• Grill in oven model - grill with door closed.

INSTALLATION 4
INSTALLATION
Plastic clip
Plastic clip
securing points
WARNING
WARNING
This appliance must be installed by an authorised person in
compliance with local municipal building codes and any
other relevant statutory regulation.
Wiring connections must be made in accordance with:
New Zealand & Australian requirements, including
AS/NZS 3000 WIRING RULES.
Refer to data plate for rating information. The data plate is
positioned on the bottom of the oven front, viewable with
the oven door open. The circuit diagram is positioned on
the control panel back cover.
• Electrical connection is 230–240 volts AC 50 Hz.
• To gain access to the mains connection terminals,
remove the rear cover by unscrewing the two
assembly screws.
• The cooker requires a means of all pole disconnection
incorporated into the fixed wiring. This MUST have a
disconnection gap of 3mm.
• The cooker MUST be earthed. Any damage caused by
failure to earth will not be covered by warranty.
NOTE: Where connection is made to a multi-phase
220/240V supply, the bridge piece must be removed from
between the active connections on the main terminal block.
Fuse (for New Zealand only)
Should the fuse need servicing it is accessible through
the fuse opening located in the back cover.
The Cooking range must be connected to the supply by a
supply cord fitted with the appropriately rated plug with the
socket-outlet fitted to the final sub-circut in the fixed wiring
that is intended to supply this cooking range.
See table below.
Supply cord specifications
MODEL CURRENT
RATING
(AMPS)
WIRE
SECTION
(MM2)
MINIMUM
TEMP
RATING
(°C)
WLE620WA 25 2.5 75
WLE622WA 32 4.0 75
WLE624WA 32 4.0 75
WLE625WA 32 4.0 75
WLE626WA 32 4.0 75
WLE644WA 32 4.0 75
WLE645WA 32 4.0 75
WLE646WA 32 4.0 75
Hard wiring detail
1. Remove terminal cover plate from rear panel
of appliance.
2. Fit wires through hole in cover plate and make
connections to terminals.
3. Engage wires into plastic clip. Secure plastic clip with
two long silver screws (supplied in separate bag).
4. Replace cover plate onto rear panel.

INSTALLATION
5
INSTALLATION
5mm Clearance min.
5mm Clearance min. 596mm
WARNING
CAUTION
Installation dimensions
WARNING
WARNING
Installers responsibility
In ALL cases the anti-tilt bracket MUST be securely anchored
to the floor with suitable fasteners, and the stability bolt fixed.
The anti-tilt bracket is a mandatory safety restraint.
In order to prevent accidental tipping of the appliance;
for example by a child climbing onto the open door,
the anti-tilt bracket supplied with the cooker MUST be
installed. ALWAYS ensure that the cooker is located so
that the anti-tilt bracket is engaged into the cooker.
Step1: Positioning
Choose the most practical bracket mounting option for your
cooker. The anti-tilt bracket can be floor mounted or floor
and skirting mounted depending on the location of the
range plug/socket/connection.
AA
Detail A
3 Fasteners
Minimum
3 fasteners
Step 2: Fixing anti-tilt bracket
Position the anti-tilt bracket so that it will fully engage into
the slot at the rear of the cooker. The bracket is mounted
centrally at the rear of the cooker. Anchor the bracket into
position using appropriate fasteners.
The appliance must not be installed in a corner. It must be
installed at least 100mm from the side wall.
Minimum
100
detail A

6
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING
Step 3: Stability bolt
1. Remove oven door – to be done by qualified personnel
only. (Refer to procedure).
2. Remove screws from kick panel. To remove kick panel
lift kick panel upwards to release the two Location Tabs
from the holes in the bottom of the panel.
3. Position the cooker into the anti-tilt bracket.
4. Remove the tape from the stability bolt.
5. Rotate the stability bolt 180˚clockwise until it is
pointing to the left like the picture below.
6. The stability bolt should now be able to drop to
the floor.
7. Mark the position for the stability bolt on the floor.
8. Pull the cooker out and drill the bolt hole, using a
6.5mm masonry or wood drill. Minimum 30mm deep
for concrete.
9. Reposition the cooker back into place, then fit the
stability bolt into the drilled hole.
Stability bolt
Kick panel ø6.5mm drilled
location hole
Front adjustable feet
TIPS & INFORMATION
IMPORTANT
Setting the time
If you have purchased a model fitted with an electronic
or programmable clock, you MUST set the time of day
before you can operate your appliance.

INSTALLATION
7
INSTALLATION
WARNING
WARNING
Fitting oven shelves
1. Ensure shelf orientation is correct
(refer to diagram below).
2. Slide oven shelves onto oven supports (side runners) at
an angle until raised back of shelf is past the stop on
oven supports (side runners).
3. Lower front of shelf and push in until stop is reached.
4. To remove oven shelves, withdraw to the stop and raise
the front of shelf to clear the stop.
Not a shelf
position
5 shelf positions
1
2
3
4
5
NOTE: The top ledge is not a shelf position.
There are no stops for shelf withdrawal.
Assemble grill tray handle
Assemble grill tray handle as shown
Fitting the grill dish supports
• Insert the rear hook into the rear hole.
• Align the front peg to the front hole and push in firmly.
Fitting the grill dish
Separate grill
Ensure rear of the dish is engaged with the side support
before sliding backwards. To remove, simply pull forwards
and upwards.
Engagement of
rear dish
Grill in oven
(Refer to Fitting Oven Shelves)
The grill dish with wire insert can be used in any of the
two upper height positions (shelf positions 4 and 5)
between the runners.
NOTE: You must remove the grill dish when baking in the oven.
Grill dish
insertion
Grill dish
final position
Note the orientation of the
side and rear features

CONTROLS 8
CONTROLS
1
2
3
4
5
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
•Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Temperature Control Knob
•Sets temperature for baking.
4. Oven Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you operate
the oven temperature control
knob. Cycles on and off
automatically when you are
cooking/baking.
5. Function Switch
•Sets oven functions.
Bake - with light
Grill - with light
Light - light only
WLE620WA – Mercury
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
7
WLE622WA – Columbo
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
•Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Temperature Control Knob
•Sets temperature for baking.
4. Oven Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you operate the oven temperature
control knob. Cycles on and off automatically
when you are cooking/baking.
5. Function Switch
•Sets oven functions.
Bake - with light
Grill - with light
Light - light only
6. Timer
•Sets reminder time.
7. General Purpose Outlet Switch

CONTROLS
9
CONTROLS
2 4 6
1 3 5 7
WLE625WA
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
• Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
4. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate the oven temperature
control knob. Cycles on and off automatically
when you are cooking/baking.
5. Grill Temperature
Control Knob
• Sets grilling temperature for
separate grill. Can be rotated
in either direction.
6. Grill Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you are grilling.
7. Timer
•Sets reminder time.
8
1 4 6
8
7532
WLE624WA – Neptune
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
• Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Programmable Clock
• Sets baking/grilling reminder times.
• Sets automatic cooking duration and stop time.
NOTE: Clock time must be set before oven
can operate.
4. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
5. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate
the oven temperature control
knob. Cycles on and off
automatically when you are
cooking/baking.
6. Function Switch
• Sets oven functions.
Bake - with light
Grill - with light
Light - light only
7. Warming Drawer Switch
• Turns warming drawer on/off.
8. General Purpose Outlet Switch

CONTROLS 10
CONTROLS
77
1 4 6
53
2
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
•Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
•Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Programmable Clock
Sets baking/grilling reminder times.
• Sets automatic cooking duration and stop time.
NOTE: Clock time must be set before oven
can operate.
4. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
5. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate
the oven temperature control
knob. Cycles on and off
automatically when you are
cooking/baking.
6. Function Switch
• Sets oven functions.
Bake - with light
Grill - with light
Light - light only
7. General Purpose Outlet Switch
WLE644WA – Jupiter
8
1 64 7
8
532
WLE626WA – Saturn
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
• Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Programmable Clock
• Sets baking/grilling reminder times.
• Sets automatic cooking duration and stop time.
NOTE: Clock time must be set before oven can operate.
4. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
5. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate the oven temperature
control knob. Cycles on and off automatically when
you are cooking/baking
6. Function Switch
• Sets oven functions (all functions include oven light)
Fan Bake
Bake
Maxi Grill
Fan Grill
Defrost
7. Warming Drawer Switch
• Turns warming drawer on/off.
8. General Purpose Outlet Switch

CONTROLS
11
CONTROLS
2 4 6
1 3 5 7
WLE645WA
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
• Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
4. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate the oven temperature
control knob. Cycles on and off automatically
when you are cooking/baking.
5. Grill Temperature Control Knob
• Sets grilling temperature for
separate grill. Can be rotated
in either direction.
6. Grill Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you are grilling.
7. Timer
•Sets reminder time.
2 3 5
88
7641
WLE646WA – Apollo
1. Hotplate Control Knobs
• Adjusts temperature of hotplate.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you turn a hotplate on.
3. Programmable Clock
• Sets baking/grilling reminder times.
• Sets automatic cooking duration and stop time
NOTE: Clock time must be set before oven
can operate.
4. Temperature Control Knob
• Sets temperature for baking.
5. Oven Indicator Lamp
• Comes on when you operate the oven
temperature control knob. Cycles on and off
automatically when you are cooking/baking.
6. Function Switch
Sets oven functions (all functions include oven light)
Rapid Heat
Fan Bake
Bake/Pizza
Base Heat
Defrost
Fan Grill
Grill
Maxi Grill
7. Warming Drawer Switch
• Turns warming drawer on/off.
8. General Purpose Outlet Switch

12
UNDERSTANDING
THE COOKER
UNDERSTANDING THE COOKER
Separate grill models
Control
panel
Grill dish and grill
rack with removable
side support racks
(where fitted)
Grill door
Removable
shelves
Oven door
Removable inner glass Kick panel
Fan (Fan forced
models only)
Grill element
Hotplate

13 UNDERSTANDING
THE COOKER
UNDERSTANDING THE COOKER
Grill in oven models
Control panel
Hotplate
Grill dish and rack
Oven door
Removable inner glass
Kick panel
Storage or warmer drawer
Removable shelves
Fan (Fan forced
models only)
GPO

14
USING THE
HOTPLATES
USING THE HOTPLATES
GOOD
BAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(no utensil)
GOODBAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(no utensil)
GOODBAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(no utensil)
GOOD
BAD
(moisture on hotplate)
BAD
(convex base)
BAD
(oversize)
BAD
(recessed base)
BAD
(undersize)
BAD
(no utensil)
Hotplate indicator lamp
Hot Surface Warning Light
Radiant Hotplates
The high-speed radiant coil hotplates heat rapidly
from a cold start to give you economic use of power.
Radiant hotplate models have a bowl under each element
for collecting spillage.
The radiant elements are removable to aid in cleaning the
hob and spillage bowls. The spillage bowl can be removed
by first removing the element and then removing the
spillage bowl.
Ceramic Hotplates
The ceramic cooktop is made from ceramic glass, a tough
durable material that withstands heating and cooling
without breaking. However it must be remembered that it is
glass, it may break. Treat it accordingly!
Should you have any questions about the glass in your
appliance, please contact the Customer Care Centre
by calling:
1300 363 640 (Australia)
0800 436 245 (New Zealand)
WARNING
WARNING
If the ceramic glass is cracked, switch off the appliance to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Utensils
• Use pans with flat bottoms. Uneven or thin bottoms
will waste energy and result in slow cooking.
• Use pans slightly larger than the hotplates. Small pans
will waste energy.
• Do not use oversize pans. More than 50mm overhang
can overheat cooktop components and can cause fine
cracks in the enamel hob which will trap dirt.
• Use only dry utensils. Do not place wet or steamy
parts (eg. lids) on the hotplates.
• Do not use pots and pans that are unsteady and likely
to rock or over balance.
• Do not operate the cooktop for an extended time
without a utensil on the hotplate.
Cooking Do’s and Don’ts
• Do use the stored heat in the hotplate by turning the
control to “0“ before the final few minutes of cooking.
• Do not place heat resistant mats, wire mats or
aluminium foil under pots and pans.
• Do not allow pots and pans to boil dry, as damage to
both pan and hotplate may result.
• Do not use round bottom woks or similar utensils
which could lead to overheating of the hotplates and
possible damage to the cooking surface.
• Do not use the cooktop as extra bench space or as
a cutting board.
• Do not allow children on or near the cooktop at
any time.

15
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not line the bottom of the oven with foil or place anything
on bottom surface of oven liner as trapped heat will crack or
craze oven liner.
ALWAYS remove unnecessary trays or dishes from oven when
baking or roasting.
Preheating Oven
1. For best results when baking preheat your appliance for
30 minutes.
2. When the oven indicator light goes out, put your food in
the oven and close the door. Once your food is placed in
the oven adjust the temperature back to the required setting.
Base Heat
Heat comes from the element below the food.
The element is controlled by the thermostat and will turn
on and off to maintain the set temperature. You can use the
“Base Heat” function for single trays of biscuits, cakes,
slices, pies, pizzas and quiches, anything that requires more
cooking on the bottom. Cook in the lower half of your oven
when you are using only one shelf.
Bake
Heat comes from two elements, one above and one below
the food. The bottom element is a clean heat element and
is below the floor of the oven. Both elements are controlled
by the thermostat and will turn on and off to maintain the
set temperature.
You can use the “Bake” function for single trays of biscuits,
scones, muffins, cakes, slices, casseroles, baked puddings,
roasts, delicate egg dishes, anything that requires
delicate baking.
Fan Bake
Heat comes from the element surrounding the fan. This fan
circulates the hot air around the oven cavity so that you can
put your food in different places in the oven and still cook
them at the same time.
You can use the function for multi shelf cooking, reheating
cooked foods, pastries and complete oven meals. Fan Bake
may cook at a lower temperature and be faster than the
“bake” or “base heat“ option. Please note that some variation
in browning is normal.
Rapid Heat
“Rapid Heat” allows you to preheat your oven quickly
before cooking. With “Rapid Heat” the fan, fan element and
the top bake elements turn on to heat the oven to the required
temperature. “Rapid Heat” can also be used to quickly cook
convenience meals and provide browning.
Defrosting
The “Defrost” function uses ambient temperature air that is
circulated by the fan. You can defrost (thaw) your food before
you cook it. You can also use “Defrost” to raise your yeast
dough and to dry fruit, vegetables and herbs.
UNDERSTANDING
THE FUNCTIONS

16
UNDERSTANDING
THE FUNCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONS
WARNING
WARNING
Always turn your grill off immediately after use, as fat left
there may catch fire.
Do not cover the grill rack with foil. The cooker is supplied
with a grill tray that fits into the meat dish. When grilling,
use one of the top two side runner positions. (Position will
depend on the thickness of food being grilled).
WARNING
WARNING
Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use.
Children should be kept away.
Fan Grilling
“Fan grill” offers you the benefits of both “Bake” and
traditional “Grill” functions. The grill element turns on and
off to maintain the set temperature while the fan circulates
the heated air. The oven door remains closed for fan grill.
In this mode it is recommended that the thermostat is set
to 180°C.
You can use “Fan grill” for large cuts of meat, which gives
you a result that is similar to “Rotisserie” cooked meat.
The cooker is supplied with a grill tray that fits into the meat
dish. When fan grilling, position tray in lower section
of the oven. (Position will depend on thickness of food
being grilled).
Grilling (In Oven)
The “Grill” directs radiant heat from the powerful upper
element onto the food. You can use the “Grill” function for
tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese
toasties and other quick cooking foods. Preheat your grill
for 3 minutes to get the best results. This will help seal in
the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a better flavour.
Grill with the door open to the first stop position.
Grilling (Separate)
The “Grill” works by directing radiant heat which comes
from the powerful upper element onto the food. The grill
function is suitable for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops,
sausages, fish, cheese toasties and other quick cooking
foods.
Best results are obtained after 3 minutes preheat. This will
help seal in the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a
better flavour.
Grilling - Maxi Grill (In Oven)
The “Maxi Grill” directs radiant heat from the powerful
upper grill element and the upper bake element onto
the food.
You can use the “Maxi Grill” function for tender cuts of
meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese toasties and
other quick cooking foods.
Preheat your grill for 3 minutes to get the best results.
This will help seal in the natural juices of steak, chops etc.
for a better flavour. Grill with the door open to the first
stop position.

17 COOKING GUIDE
FOR OVENS
FOOD BAKE FAN BAKE BASE HEAT GRILL FAN GRILL MAXI GRILL RAPID
HEAT
Baked Products
Single trays R R A A
3 trays R A
2 trays R
Scones/small cakes R R R R
Muffins R R R
Slices R R A R
Cakes R A A
Fruit Cakes R R A
Egg Recipes
Baked Custards R R
Pavlova A A
Meringues A R
Pies & Pastry R A A
Fish R R
Meats
Beef Roast A A R
Beef Steaks A R R
Beef Patties A R R
Lamb Roast A A R R
Lamb Chops A R
Pork Roast A A A R
Pork Chops R R
Pork Fillets R R A R R
Sausages A A R
Poultry
Chicken Whole A A A R R
Chicken Pieces R R A A A R
Turkey A A A A R
Casseroles A R R A R
Complete Oven Meals RARRARR
R Recommended Method
A Alternative Method
COOKING GUIDE FOR OVENS

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General Purpose Socket Outlets (If fitted)
The socket outlet may be used for general applications.
A 15A fuse mounted in the rear of the appliance protects
the socket outlet.
Switch
GPO
Warming Drawer
The warming drawer may be used to warm crockery
prior to use.
Recommend warming times 30 minutes, refer to
general warnings.
WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT use the drawer for heating food.
DO NOT place flammable material in the drawer.
DO NOT store aerosols or cleaning products in
the drawer.
DO NOT store plastic items in the drawer.
DO NOT place more than the maximum weight of
10kg in the drawer.
UNDERSTANDING THE FUNCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING
THE FUNCTIONS

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GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN
Get to know your new oven with this
‘Simple Test Cake’
Although we strive for a perfect performing oven, it’s
possible that there will be some variation in colour when
baking. Therefore, we suggest this simple, easy and
delicious to make Simple Test Cake, it can help you
understand your new oven.
All ovens do sometimes have hot or cold spots, therefore
it is important to judge with your eye as you may require
to rotate during baking.
‘Simple Test Cake’
125g butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
4 large eggs
2 cups self-raising flour
Pinch of salt
4 tablespoons (80mL) full-cream milk
Method:
1. Butter base and sides of two, 20cm straight-sided
round or square cake pans. Then line the base with
grease proof or baking paper.
2. Preheat oven to moderate ‘180ºC’ (170ºC fan forced)
and ensure oven shelf is in the centre position of oven.
3. Cream softened butter and sugar until light in colour.
4. Add vanilla essence.
5. Then eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition.
6. Sift flour and salt into the mixture and beat until well
combined.
7. Add milk and beat or stir to combine.
8. Spoon mixture equally between prepared cake pans.
9. Bake in preheated oven, middle shelf for about 25 to
35 minutes or until when tested with a fine cake skewer
it comes out clean or the edges of the cakes have
come away slightly from the sides of the cake pans.
10. Remove from oven to wire cake rack and rest for
5 minutes before removing from cake pans. Cool
completely.
To serve: Sandwich together with your favourite jam or
conserve, and dust top with pure icing sugar.
NOTE: If desired, substitute butter for either
margarine or olive oil spread.
Recipe is based on the Australian standard metric 250mL
cup and 20mL tablespoon sets.
GET TO KNOW
YOUR OVEN

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BAKING & GRILLING
PROBLEMS
PROBLEM CAUSES REMEDIES
Uneven cooking • Incorrect shelf position. - Select shelf that puts food in the centre of
the oven.
• Oven tray too large. - Experiment with other trays or dishes.
• Trays not centralised. - Centre trays.
• Food has not been rotated. - Rotate food during cooking.
Baked products too brown on top • Oven not preheated. - Preheat until the oven indicator lamp
goes off.
• Aluminium foil in oven. - Remove foil.
• Baking tins too large for the recipe. - Use correct size tins.
• Baking tins not evenly spaced. - Stagger baking tins at least 3cm
between tins and the oven walls.
• Products not evenly sized or
spaced on trays. - Make into same size and shape, and spread evenly over trays.
• Baking temperature too high. - Lower the temperature.
• Food too high in oven. - Cook on shelf lower.
Baked products too brown on bottom • Baking tins too large for the recipe. - Use correct size tins.
• Baking tins are dark metal or glass. - Change to shiny, light tins or lower the
temperature by 10oC.
• Food too low in the oven. - Cook one shelf higher.
• Oven door opened too frequently
during baking. - Don’t open the oven door until at least half the cooking time has passed.
• Baking temperature too high. - Lower the temperature.
Cakes have a cracked, thick crust • Baking temperature too high. - Lower the temperature.
• Food too high in oven. - Cook one shelf lower.
• Cake batter over mixed. - Mix just long enough to combine
ingredients.
• Pan too deep. - Check size of pan and use
recommended size.
• Baking pans dark. - Change to shiny pans.
Baked products are pale, flat and
under-cooked • Baking temperature too high. - Lower the temperature.
• Food too low in the oven. - Cook one shelf higher.
• Baking time too short. - Increase cooking time.
• Incorrect tin size. - Use correct size tin.
Cakes fallen in the centre • Baking temperature too high. - Lower the temperature.
• Baking time too short. - Increase cooking time.
• Proportions of ingredients incorrect
in the recipe. - Check recipe.
• Opening door too early in baking. - Do not open the door until the last
quarter of cooking time.
Roast meat & potatoes not browning
in fan oven • Poor hot air circulation. - Elevate food onto a rack to allow air
circulation.
Juices running out of meat - Do not pierce meat with fork.
- Turn with tongs.
Grilled meats overcooked on
outside & raw in the centre - Grill at lower shelf position.
Grilled chops & steaks buckling - Cut fat with knife towards the meat.
HANDLING BAKING & GRILLING PROBLEMS