Fisher & Paykel BI453 User Manual
Fisher & Paykel BI453 User Manual

Fisher & Paykel BI453 User Manual

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Built-in oven
BI453 and BI603 'classic range' models
NZ AU

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User guide Built-in oven BI453 and BI603 ‘classic range’ models NZ AU...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cooking functions Automatic cooking Oven shelves Accessories Oven temperature conversion chart Cooking function options Cooking charts Care and cleaning - oven Ceramic cooktop (CTE) Care and cleaning - ceramic cooktop 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.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    About your new oven Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel built-in oven. Now that it is installed and ready to use, you will want to know everything about it to make sure you get excellent results right from the start.
  • Page 5: Safety And Warnings

    Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather.
  • Page 6: Overview Of Oven Models

    Overview of oven models Built-in oven models Depending on which model you have, your built-in oven will have one of the following control panels. Ringer timer (R) Analogue clock (A) Electronic clock with minute timer (C) Electronic clock (E) Double oven with...
  • Page 7: Clocks And Timers

    Clocks and timers Types of clock You have to set the clock before you can use the oven. Depending on which model you have (see ‘Overview of oven models’) your oven may have a ringer timer, an analogue clock, an electronic clock with minute timer, or an electronic clock.
  • Page 8 Setting the timer You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. If the oven is in use, the timer will turn the oven off when the selected time has elapsed.
  • Page 9 Setting the minute timer You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer does not turn the oven off and has a maximum setting of 10 hours. To set the timer, press the – or + button briefly, then the – or + button to set the time you want.
  • Page 10 AUTO Using the timer You can use the timer at any time, even when the oven is not in use. The timer does not turn the oven off. To set the timer, press the...
  • Page 11: Operating The Oven

    Note: the oven cooling fan comes on automatically at different stages of the cooking cycle. It blows out warm air above the door. When the oven is turned off, the cooling fan may stay on until the oven cools down.
  • Page 12: Cooking Functions

    Use FAN GRILL for dishes such as lasagne and moussaka. Fan-grilled whole chicken is excellent. Fan grill with the oven door closed. DEFROST Fan only The fan circulates air around the oven, speeding up the defrosting process by approximately 30%.
  • Page 13: Automatic Cooking

    Use automatic cooking to automatically turn the oven on, cook, and then turn the oven off. Analogue clock model (A) To set automatic cooking: Check the clock shows the correct time. Select the function and temperature. The oven indicator light will glow, and the oven will come on.
  • Page 14 Turn the temperature and function knobs to the off O position. Important! Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather.
  • Page 15: Oven Shelves

    The oven shelves and the grill/roast pan have a ‘stop notch’ so that you do not accidentally pull them right out of the oven. Make sure you put the stop notch towards the back of the oven, as shown in Fig.13.
  • Page 16: Accessories

    All pieces can be used together as one complete unit, or in different combinations. Note: not all accessories are supplied with every model.
  • Page 17: Cooking Function Options

    Compact oven The compact oven can be used in the same way as a full sized oven because it is fully featured. As the oven is smaller, use shelves 1 & 2 for grilling, and shelves 3 & 4 for baking.
  • Page 18: Cooking Charts

    FAN GRILL You do not need to preheat the grill. Use FAN GRILL with the oven door closed. The top elements cycle on and off, and the fan circulates the hot air. The thermostat maintains the oven temperature. Use FAN GRILL for foods you might otherwise pan fry, barbeque or rotisserie, and for larger cuts of meat.
  • Page 19 Grilling chart GRILL/ECO GRILL Food Shelf Temp Beef Steak - rare Steak - medium Steak - well done Hamburgers - well done Meatballs - well done Lamb Chops - medium Chops - well done Rack - medium Pork Chops - well done Ham steaks - well done Bacon - well done Sausages...
  • Page 20 Vegetables Snacks Cheese on toast Nachos This chart refers to shelf positions in the full-sized oven. The above temperatures and times are a guide only and you may need to increase or decrease them depending on your preferences. FAN GRILL...
  • Page 21 Some recipes recommend putting water or ice in the oven with bread dough during baking. The additional moisture improves the bread crust. You must place the water or ice in a dish on an oven shelf. Do not put it directly onto the oven floor.
  • Page 22 Baked Roasted * Complete oven meal example: 1.5 kg roast lamb, 800 g potatoes, 400-500 g root vegetables & fruit pie. Depending on the size of the meat and weight of vegetables, cooking times will vary. Two-stage baking process - adjust temperature after the first stage.
  • Page 23 FAN BAKE Shelf Temp 160-175 150-170 125-235 150-160 140-150 125-145 160-175 190-200 100-110 190-210 180-210 200-230 175-190 160-175 200-220 175-200 170-190 170-190 175-195 175-195 165-175 150-160 170-180 155-170 150-165 170-180 160-175 175-190 FAN FORCED Time (mins) Shelf 8-12 5, 7 20-30 20-30 45-65...
  • Page 24 BAKE and FAN GRILL Meats roasted on FAN GRILL outside surface while the inside remains tender and juicy. You do not need to preheat the oven on FAN GRILL BAKE is the traditional function for roasting. Cook one tray at a time.
  • Page 25 Roasting chart Food Meat Beef - rare Beef - medium Beef - well done Mutton - well done Hogget - medium Hogget - well done Pork - well done Chicken - well done Venison* - rare Brown prior to roasting in an oiled frypan on high heat. Shelf Temp Mins/500 g 160-170...
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning - Oven

    See ‘Caring for the self-cleaning liners’ . It is easier to clean the oven while it is still warm, using household detergents or an ammonia- based cleaner. You may use ‘off the shelf’ oven cleaners, if you carefully follow the manufacturers’...
  • Page 27 Important! Do not wash the shelf slides in the dishwasher. Do not immerse them in soapy water, or use oven cleaner on them. Removing the ‘white’ lubricating grease will reduce the life of the shelf slides and prevent them from running smoothly.
  • Page 28: Ceramic Cooktop (Cte)

    Controls The controls on the underbench oven are ‘push and turn’ as a safety feature to deter children from turning the cooktop on. Fig.17 Cooktop controls...
  • Page 29: Ceramic Cooktop

    Ceramic cooktop (CTE) Surface hot indicator lights The surface hot indicator lights are marked on the ceramic glass. The indicator lights will glow when the glass above an element is hot. They will continue to glow after the element has been turned off until the glass has cooled to a temperature that is safe to touch.
  • Page 30: Care And Cleaning - Ceramic Cooktop (Cte)

    Polish with a clean, dry, soft cloth. Important! Do not use abrasive sponges, or corrosive cleaners such as oven sprays and stain removers. When the safety cover is retracted the blade in the scraper is razor-sharp. Use with extreme care and always store safely and out of reach of children.
  • Page 31: 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, please refer to the Service & Warranty book for warranty details and your nearest Authorised Service Centre, or contact us through our website: www.fisherpaykel.com...
  • Page 36 Under our policy of continuous product improvement, these specifications may change at any time. You should therefore check with your Dealer to ensure this booklet correctly describes the product currently available. www.fisherpaykel.com NZ AU Built-in oven user guide Published: 05/2006 Part No. 542630 A...

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