Dealing With Cooking Problems; Cleaning Your Oven - Westinghouse WVE915DSCA User Manual

DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS

(see also TROUBLESHOOTING)
PROBLEM CAUSES
Uneven cooking: • Incorrect shelf position.
• Trays not centralised.
• Air flow in oven uneven.
• Grill/Baking dish affecting
thermostat.
Baked products too brown • Oven not preheated.
on top:
• Baking tins too large for the recipe.
• Baking tins not evenly spaced.
• Products not evenly sized or spaced
on trays.
• Baking temperature too high.
Baked products too brown • Baking tins too large for the recipe.
on bottom:
• Baking tins are dark metal or glass.
• Food too low in the oven.
• Oven door opened too frequently
during baking.
• Baking temperature too high.
• Grill/Baking dish affecting
thermostat.
Cakes have a cracked, • Baking temperature too high.
thick crust:
• Food too high in oven.
• Cake batter over mixed.
• Pan too deep.
• Baking pans dark.
Baked products are pale, • Baking temperature too low.
flat and undercooked:
• Food too low in oven.
• Baking time too short.
• Incorrect tin size.
Cakes fallen in the centre: • Baking temperature too low.
• Baking time too short.
• Proportions of ingredients incorrect
in the recipe.
• Opening door too early in baking.
Roast meat and potatoes not • Poor hot air circulation.
browning in fan oven:
• Grill/Baking dish affecting
thermostat.
Juices running out of meat:
Grilled meats overcooked on
outside and raw in the centre:
Grilled chops and steaks
curling:
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DEALING WITH COOKING PROBLEMS
REMEDIES
– Select shelf that puts food in the
centre of the oven.
– Centre trays.
– Rotate food during cooking.
– Remove Grill/Baking dish from oven
on bake modes.
– Preheat the oven.
– Use correct size tins.
– Stagger baking tins at least 3cm
between tins and the oven walls.
– Make into same size and shape, &
spread evenly over trays.
– Lower the temperature.
– Use correct size tins.
– Change to shiny, light tins or lower
the temperature by 10°C.
– Cook one shelf higher.
– Don't open the oven door until at least
half the cooking time has passed.
– Lower the temperature.
– Remove Grill/Baking dish from oven on
bake modes.
– Lower the temperature.
– Cook one shelf lower.
– Mix just long enough to
combine ingredients.
– Check size of pan and use
recommended size.
– Change to shiny pans.
– Raise the temperature.
– Cook one shelf higher.
– Increase cooking time.
– Use correct size tin.
– Raise the temperature.
– Increase cooking time.
– Check recipe.
– Do not open the door until the last
quarter of cooking time.
– Elevate food onto a rack to allow air
circulation.
– Remove Grill/Baking dish from oven on
bake modes.
– Do not pierce meat with fork, turn
with tongs.
– Grill at lower insert position.
– Cut into fat every 2cm (1").

CLEANING YOUR OVEN

WARNING WARNING
• Always switch off power to the oven before
cleaning.
• Do not line the bottom of the oven with foil
or cookware.
• Do not use steam cleaners.
Stainless steel
WARNING
WARNING
The oven door trim and the control panel are decorated
with a special stainless steel that resists finger marks
and should only be cleaned with warm water and a mild
detergent. Do not use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive
cleaners or harsh solvents on these parts.
NOTE: Make sure you follow the polish or brushing lines
in the stainless steel.
• All grades of stainless steel can stain, discolour or
become greasy. You must clean these regularly by
following the procedures below if you want your
appliance to look its best, perform well and have a
long life.
• Care must be taken when wiping exposed stainless
steel edges, they can be sharp!
• A suitable cleaner can be purchased from Electrolux
Customer Care Centres.
Glass
• Glass surfaces on doors and control panels are
best cleaned immediately after soiling.
• A damp cloth may help remove baked on
food deposits.
WARNING
WARNING
The door glass on this appliance is made from a tough,
durable material that withstands heating and cooling
without breaking. However, it must be remembered that
it is GLASS, it may break. Treat it accordingly! Should
you have any questions about the glass in your new
appliance, please contact the customer care centre by
dialling 1300 363 640.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven door since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in the shattering of glass.
Oven
• Always keep your appliance clean. Ensure that fats
and oils do not accumulate around elements or fans.
• Always keep the oven shelves, baking tray, grill dish
and grill dish insert clean, as any fat deposits may
catch fire.
• Always wrap your meats in foil or an oven roasting
bag to minimise cleaning. Any polyunsaturated fats
can leave a varnish-like residue which is very difficult
to remove.
Removing the trays and shelves from your
appliance
• Remove trays by simply pull them out taking care
not to spill the contents.
• Slide shelves towards you until they reach the
front stop.
• Tilt them up at the front to clear the side supports.
• Lift them clear.
• Wash the trays and shelves in hot soapy water.
• Reverse the above steps to put the trays and
shelves back again.
• Ensure that they are placed between the
2 support wires.
Removing the side racks or shelf supports
• Grasp the shelf support at the front.
• Pull it firmly inwards
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