Using Your Oven; Understanding Your Oven Functions - Westinghouse GOP474 Owner's Manual

U S I N G Y O U R O V E N
U n d e r s t a n d i n g y o u r o v e n f u n c t i o n s
Your oven will have a selection of the following functions. Refer to "Description of your
appliance" (page 4) to confirm what functions are available to you.
OVEN
Fan Bake
Heat comes from the gas "base heat" burner which is then circulated by the
fan. This fan circulates the hot air around the oven cavity so that you can put
your food in different places in the oven and still cook them at the same
time.
You can use the "fan bake" function for multi-shelf cooking, reheating
cooked foods, pastries and complete oven meals. It will cook at a lower
temperature and be faster than baking. Please note that some variation in
browning is normal.
Bake
Heat comes from the gas "base heat" burner below the food. The bottom
burner is below the floor of the oven which is controlled by the thermostat
and will turn on and off to maintain the set temperature.
You can use the "bake" function for single trays of biscuits, scones, muffins,
cakes, slices, casseroles, baked puddings, roasts and delicate egg dishes.
– For best results use silver or shiny trays.
Defrost
The "defrost" function uses low temperature air which is circulated by the
fan. You can defrost (thaw) your food before you cook it. Also you may use
your "defrost" to raise your yeast dough or to dry fruit, vegetables or herbs.
GRILL
Grill (grill in oven models only)
The "grill" directs radiant heat from the powerful upper element onto the
food. You can use the "grill" function for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops,
sausages, fish, cheese toasties and other quick cooking foods. Grill with the
oven door closed. Preheat your grill for 3 minutes to get the best results. This
will help seal in the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a better flavour. You
can slide your grill dish into either of the 2 spaces within the upper pairs of
support rails.
Fan Grill (grill in oven models only)
"Fan grill" offers you the benefits of both "bake" and traditional "grill"
functions. The grill element turns on and off to maintain the set temperature
while the fan circulates the heated air. The oven door remains closed for fan
grill. You can use "fan grill" for large cuts of meat in the oven which gives
you a result that is similar to "rotisserie" cooked meat. Put your food on a
shelf in the second lowest shelf position. Put the grill dish on the lowest shelf
position to catch any spills. When using "fan grill" it is not necessary to turn
the food over during the cooking cycle. Set temperature to 180°C.
Grill (separate grill models only)
The "grill" directs radiant heat from the powerful upper element onto the
food. You can use the "grill" function for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops,
sausages, fish, cheese toasties and other quick cooking foods. Grill with the
oven door open. Preheat your grill for 3 minutes to get the best results. This
will help seal in the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a better flavour. The
grill dish is to be positioned between the upper pair of support rails.
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