TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven.
To remove a shelf slide the shelf towards you until the shelf stop is reached. Tilt shelf up at the front so that the stops clear the side supports. Lift shelf clear. To install a shelf, reverse the above steps. Each shelf position has an upper and lower support wire, ensure the shelf is placed between these two support wires.
HINTS AND TIPS
•Arrange the shelf in the required position before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards.
•There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.
•Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
•Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays on to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning.
•The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes used will affect base browning. Enamelware, dark, heavy or
•Do not place baking trays directly on the oven base as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf position.
•Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures, shorter cooking times are sometimes required. Be guided by the recommendations given in the cooking chart.
•For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a
Do not place cookware and cooking pots with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven door as damage to the glass may occur.
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