Hints and Tips
Condensation and Steam
When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a fault with the oven.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is located underneath the oven cavity.
During cooking the storage drawer may become hot if the oven is on high for a long period of time, thereforeflammablematerialssuchasovengloves, tea towels, plastic aprons etc. should not be stored in the drawer.
Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will also become hot, therefore care should be taken when removing these items from the drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot.
Cookware
•Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand temperatures of 250°C.
•Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base.
•Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance.
The effects of dishes on cooking results
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the way they transmit heat to the food inside them.
AAluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning.
BEnamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with
Using the Gas oven
Oven safety device
The cooker features a thermocouple; if for any reason the flame should extinguish, the device will stop the gas flow.
To ignite the oven gas burner: 1. Open the oven door.
2.Push the electric ignition button which is marked with a little spark (
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3.At the same time press the oven control knob and turn it
4.Firmly press the oven control knob for approximately 5 seconds, until the safety valve automatically keeps the oven burner lit.
5.Release the control knob and then gently close the oven door. To adjust the temperature, turn the knob to the required setting after a few minutes.
If the oven burner accidentally goes out, turn the oven knob to "" and wait at least 1 minute before trying to light the burner again.
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