Contents Safety and warnings Oven controls and setting the clock First use Using your oven Oven functions Baking charts Using the electronic timer Automatic cooking Care and cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty and service Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to change at any time.
Safety and warnings Your built-in oven has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal cooking procedures. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when you are using your oven: WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect the oven from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
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Safety and warnings Important safety instructions Isolating switch: make sure this oven is connected to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch providing full disconnection from the power supply. Household appliances are not intended to be played with by children. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities...
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Safety and warnings Important safety instructions Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the oven. Caution. Hot air can blow from under the control panel as part of the oven’s cooling system. Do not keep flammable substances in the oven. Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
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Oven controls and setting the clock Fig. 1 Control panel- Double models with seven-function full oven and two-function compact oven Fig. 2 Control panel- Double models with two seven-function ovens (full or compact upper oven) Control buttons Upper oven function knob Upper oven temperature knob Lower oven function knob Lower oven temperature knob...
Oven controls and setting the clock Buttons sets the timer sets the cooking time for automatic cooking sets the stop time for automatic cooking sets the clock, returns oven to manual mode, cancels automatic cooking decreases time and beep volume increases time Fig.
First use Control panel Knobs Side rack Grill tray Oven door and handle Step-down oven shelf Flat oven shelf Side catalytic panel Rubber seal Not illustrated: Sliding shelf supports Fat filter Grill rack Baking tray Fig. 4 Oven parts (ovens vary – drawing for purposes of illustration only) Important! Not all models have all of the features and accessories listed above.
Using your oven Guard rail Shelf positions Stop notch Shelf positions Fig. 5 Positioning the shelves and grill tray – full and compact ovens Slide in the shelves you will need, making sure that: they are between the two wires of a shelf position or on the sliding shelf supports the stop notches point down the guard rail is at the back.
Oven functions Oven functions may vary depending on your model OVEN LAMP Only the oven light comes on. It remains on in all the cooking functions. BAKE This is the traditional method of baking. It is best to bake on only one shelf at a time in this function.
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Oven functions Important! Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after cooking or defrosting. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather. Notes on baking: Preheat the oven before baking.
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Baking charts Please note: The settings in the following charts are guidelines only. Follow the instructions in your recipe or on packaging and be prepared to adjust the oven settings and baking times to achieve the best possible results for you. Shelf positions are counted from the oven floor up (1 is the lowest, 4 or 6 the highest).
Baking charts Baking chart - full ovens FAN BAKE Food Shelf position Temperature ( Time (mins) single shelf 150-170 13-17 Small cakes multi shelf not recommended single shelf 200-220 8-12 Scones multi shelf not recommended two small (20 cm), 160-175 20-30 staggered on shelf Sponge...
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Baking charts Baking chart - compact ovens The shelf positions recommended below use the step-down shelf without sliding shelf supports. BAKE Food Shelf position Temperature ( Time (mins) Small cakes 180-190 13-17 Scones 210-230 8-12 two small (20 cm), 170-190 25-35 staggered on shelf Sponge...
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Baking charts Baking chart - compact ovens FAN BAKE Food Shelf position Temperature ( Time (mins) Small cakes 150-170 13-17 Scones 200-220 8-12 two small (20 cm), 160-175 20-30 staggered on shelf Sponge one large (26 cm) 30-40 150-160 80-100 Light fruit cake Rich fruit cake not recommended...
Using the electronic timer You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. Important! The timer does NOT turn the oven off. To set the timer Press will show and the symbol Fig. 9 Six-button clock display will start flashing.
Automatic cooking Important! In double models with compact upper ovens, only the lower (main) oven can be set for automatic cooking. In double models with two full ovens, only the upper oven can be set for automatic cooking. To set the oven for automatic cooking Fig.
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Care and cleaning Important! Always disconnect the oven from the power supply before any cleaning or maintenance. When you turn the power back on after cleaning, you will have to set the clock. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cloths or pads to clean any part of your oven. Some nylon scourers may also scratch.
Care and cleaning What? How? Important! These panels are normally ‘self- If you roast or grill a lot of meat Side catalytic cleaning’ because their special and hardly ever bake, heating panels (not enamel breaks down greasy an empty oven for 60-90 mins supplied with all splatters when the oven is used for at 250...
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Care and cleaning Removing and refitting the side racks and catalytic panels Important! Only some full ovens have catalytic panels and a lamp in the left oven wall. Fixing screw Fixing screw hole Fig.11a Side rack and catalytic panel in full oven cavity Fig.11b Side rack in compact oven cavity To remove a side rack and catalytic panel 1 For easier access to the fixing screws, we recommend removing the oven door first.
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Care and cleaning Drop-down grill element (some full ovens only) To lower the grill element: use a flat-head screwdriver or a small coin to loosen the element fixing screw. When you have finished cleaning the oven ceiling, raise the grill element and screw the element fixing screw back onto the stud.
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Care and cleaning Removing and refitting the sliding shelf supports (some models only) Important! Remove the side racks first to make removing the sliding shelf supports easier. In full ovens, the sliding supports can only be used on shelf positions 1,2 and 3. In compact ovens, the sliding shelf supports can only be used on shelf position 2.
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Care and cleaning Removing and refitting the glass panes of the oven door Important! Oven doors have three glass planes. The outer pane is not removable. Take care, the glass panes are heavy. Place the removed glass panes on a safe, soft surface. To remove the glass panes Close door until the levers hook Open the door fully.
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Care and cleaning To refit the glass panes Make sure the open levers firmly Slide out the inner pane. hook to the door. Slide the middle pane up slightly Check the rubber pads are in place. to unhook it from the bottom clamps.
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Care and cleaning Insert the pane into top clamps then Insert the pane into the slide guides lower and slide into bottom clamps. and slide it to the bottom retainers. Slide guides Bottom retainers Replace the seal (some doors only). Check the rubber pads are in place.
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Care and cleaning Removing and refitting the oven door Important! Take care, the oven door is heavy! To remove the door Open the door fully. Close the door until the levers hook to it. Open the levers. Disengage the hinges and remove the door.
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Care and cleaning Replacing the oven halogen light bulb(s) Note: oven bulb replacement is not covered by your warranty. Important! Never replace the bulb with bare hands. Contamination from fingers can cause premature failure. Always use a clean cloth or gloves. Let the oven cavity and the grill element cool down.
Troubleshooting If you cant’ find an answer to your problem in the chart below, or if the problem cannot be fixed, you will need technical help. Contact your Fisher & Paykel service centre or Customer Care. Problem Possible cause What to do No power supply to the Check that the oven is connected to the The oven is not...
Warranty and service Before you call for service or assistance: Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: your product is correctly installed. you are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to the Service &...
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