BOTTOM HEAT
USES OF THE BOTTOM HEAT FUNCTION
This function can be used to finish off dishes that may require extra base heat or where base browning and crispness are required by pizzas or pies.
Some pizzas should be cooked directly on the oven shelf. To prevent soiling the oven base, place a baking tray in one of the lower positions.
Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on the oven base as damage will occur.
SELECTING THE BOTTOM HEAT FUNCTION
•Towards the end of the 'Cook' time, scroll through the main oven function selectors using
or | until the 'Bottom Heat' neon is |
illuminated. |
|
•Wait 5 seconds until your choice is confirmed and the neon stops flashing.
•The temperature will automatically set to 150°C.
•If you wish to alter the set temperature you may
do so by pressing 
or 
until the required temperature setting is reached.
NOTE
This function should not be used for the entire cooking time. It is intended as a support function only.
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. The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes used will affect base browning.
•Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and underneath browning.
•Enamelled cast iron, anodised aluminium, aluminium with
•Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure even browning.
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