THE MAIN FAN OVEN
The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food.
The advantages of fan oven cooking are:
PREHEATING
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating however, you may find you need to add an extra
COOKING TEMPERATURES
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking. Follow the temperatures recommended in the chart on page 21. As a guide reduce temperatures by about
BATCH BAKING
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
USING THE FAN OVEN
1.Pop out and turn the function selector to fan oven.
2.Pop out and turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained.
The function selector neon will glow.
The oven fan will operate continually during cooking.
The cooling fan for the controls operates after a period of time.
lThe internal oven light will come on.
If an automatic programme has been set the oven fan and light do not come on until cooking begins.
TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES
The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven.
USING THE TELESCOPIC RUNNERS
(where fitted)
1.Ensure the telescopic runners are pushed back into the oven cavity before fitting the shelf.
2.Holding the front edge of the shelf with both hands, place the rear shelf forms over the telescopic runners.
3.Slide the shelf into position, lifting slightly at the front so that the shelf locates into the retaining hooks.
To remove, raise the front edge and withdraw the shelf.
Ensure the shelf is positively located before using.
Note
Should you wish to purchase a telescopic runner kit, this can be ordered from your local AEG Service Centre by quoting part number (BAZD01) 948341000.
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