Grill
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. Grill with the oven door open for PGR 657 and PGR659 drawer ovens and closed for Duo ovens. 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. The grill dish is to be positioned between the upper pair of support rails.
Grill (split)
The “split grill” works in the same way as a full width grill but with the added advantage of being able to optimise the energy usage for smaller servings. Grill with the oven door open.
Fast heat up (POR783 and POR883 models only)
“Fast heat” can be selected in the initial heat up phase
of any cooking function. During “fast heat” the heat comes from the element surrounding the fan as well as the smaller element above the food. This allows you to preheat your oven 30% quicker than on standard “bake”. See page 17 for more information.
Function 11
Pyrolytic cleaning
The “Pyrolytic cleaning” function is used for cleaning the main oven. It cleans by burning off the spatters and accumulated dirt and grease from the oven liner, at high temperature. This process produces ash which can be wiped out of the oven cavity.
Cooling/Venting fan
Your built-in appliance is fitted with a cooling fan.
This prevents your kitchen cabinet from overheating and reduces the condensation inside the oven. It will operate whenever you are using your oven or grill and will blow warm air across the top of the oven door.
NOTE: If the oven is still hot from cooking, the cooling fan will keep running to cool the oven down and will switch off automatically when cool.
Condensation
Excess condensation may fog the oven door. This may happen when you are cooking large quantities of food from a cold start. You can minimize condensation by:
•Keeping the amount of water used whilst cooking to a minimum.
•Making sure that the oven door is firmly closed.
•Baking custard in a baking dish that is slightly smaller than the water container.
•Cooking casseroles with the lid on.
NOTE: If you are using water in cooking, this will turn to steam and may condense outside your appliance. This is not a problem or fault with your oven.
Operating your oven temperature selector
A thermostat controls the temperature in your appliance. The temperature can be selected within the specified range. To set the temperature, turn the temperature selector in
a clockwise direction to the desired setting. An indicator light above the temperature selector will come on. When the temperature is reached, the heating source switches itself off and the indicator light goes out. When the oven temperature falls below the desired setting, the heating source switches on and the indicator light comes on again. Once the food is cooked, turn the temperature selector back in an anti-clockwise direction. Do not force it right round in a clockwise direction as this will result in damage to the thermostat.
NOTE: For multifunction ovens the desired cooking function must be selected before the oven will operate. Once the desired function has been selected, use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
Pre-heating your appliance
For best results when baking it is recommended that you preheat your oven for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill for 3 minutes to obtain best results. Pre-heating your appliance allows it to reach the required temperature quickly and efficiently.
With “rapid heat”
For electric multifunction appliances preheat your oven by selecting the “rapid heat” function. This function allows your oven to reach the preset temperature quicker than any other cooking function.
1.Turn the function selector to “rapid heat”.
2.Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector. When the indicator light above the temperature selector goes out, the oven has reached the desired temperature. Select the oven function you require for cooking or baking and place the food in the oven.
With “bake/pizza”
1.It is recommended you preheat your appliance when cooking or baking.
2.Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector. When the indicator light goes out the oven has reached the desired preset
temperature, place your food in the oven, close the door and set the timer if you desire.
With “fan bake”
1.It is recommended to preheat your appliance when cooking or baking.
2.Set the desired preheat temperature, by rotating your oven temperature selector. When the indicator light goes out the oven has reached the desired preset temperature, place your food into the oven, close the door and set the timer if you desire.
With “grill”
Preheat the grill for at least 3 minutes to obtain best results. This will help to seal the natural juices of steak, chops and other meats for a better flavour.
Setting temperatures
The following table displays the temperature settings for recipes which do not show actual temperatures for non fan modes. For fan-forced modes the temperature should be reduced by 10°C.
| Oven | Temperature C | Temperature F |
| Cool | 80 | 175 |
Low Heat | Very slow | 100 – 110 | 210 – 230 |
| Slow | 130 – 140 | 265 – 285 |
Moderate | Moderately | 150 – 160 | 300 – 320 |
Heat | slow | | |
| Moderate | 170 – 180 | 340 – 355 |
High Heat | Moderately | 190 – 200 | 375 – 390 |
| hot | | |
| Hot | 200 – 210 | 390 – 410 |
| Very hot | 220 – 230 | 430 – 450 |
| Extremely hot | 240 – 250 | 465 – 480 |
Please refer to the cooking guide to choose the best oven setting for your recipes.
NOTE: DO NOT line oven with foil, it will damage the enamel. DO NOT use the base of the oven for cooking – it will damage the enamel.
