Fisher & Paykel Freestanding range User Manual

Freestanding range

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Freestanding range
User guide NZ

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  • Page 1 Freestanding range User guide NZ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation instructions Introduction Safety and warnings Accessories Clocks and timers Automatic cooking Operating the oven Cooking functions Cooking charts Baking and grilling hints Cooktops Cleaning Maintenance Troubleshooting Manufacturer’s warranty Customer Care 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: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Installing your range Connection of this range to fixed or flexible wiring must be made by a suitably registered person. Connection by an unregistered person can cause a safety hazard. We recommend that the range circuit is protected by a suitably rated circuit breaker but not connected to a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) or an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (E.L.C.B.)
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction About your new range Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel freestanding range. Now that it is installed and ready to use, you will want to know everything about it to ensure excellent results right from the start. This guide introduces you to all its features, as well as giving you a comprehensive set of cooking charts.
  • Page 6: Safety And Warnings

    Safety and warnings WARNING! Hot Surface Hazard Accessible parts will become hot when this appliance is in use. Take care to avoid touching hot surfaces inside the oven. Use oven mitts or other protection when handling hot surfaces such as oven racks or dishes.
  • Page 7: Accessories

    Accessories Depending on the model of your range, it will be supplied with the following accessories. Baking tray Grill/Roast pan Grill/Roast grid Grill/Roast rack Traditional roasting dish Self-cleaning liners Oven rack Step-down rack Lower oven rack Baking tray The baking tray is suitable for biscuits and baked goods. Three-piece grill/roast system (Grill/Roast pan, grid and wire rack).
  • Page 8: Self-Cleaning Liners 3

    Self-cleaning liners Self-cleaning liners are coated with special enamel, which is porous and contains oxidising catalysts. Any grease and dirt coming into contact with the liners is absorbed by the enamel, and is broken down with the help of the catalysts at normal cooking temperatures. See ‘Cleaning’...
  • Page 9: Clocks And Timers

    Clocks and timers Ringer timer model (Sage model only) This has a manual timer, which can be set for up to 55 minutes. Using the ringer timer The timer can be used at any time even if the oven is not in use. The timer can be set for up to 55 minutes.
  • Page 10 Electronic clock models Timer allows you to set a time. This will not turn the oven off at the end of the time. Cook time allows you to set a time for automatic cooking or auto stop cooking. The oven will automatically turn off at the end of the set time. STOP Stop time allows you to set a time to finish automatic cooking.
  • Page 11: Key Lock

    Key lock The oven dials can be locked to prevent unauthorised use for safety and/or convenience. Make sure the range is in manual mode and no automatic programmes are running. Press and hold the buttons down together for eight seconds. ‘On’ will appear in the display.
  • Page 12: Automatic Cooking

    Automatic cooking Use this function to automatically turn your oven on, cook, and then turn off. Automatic cooking with the analogue clock To set the oven for automatic cooking Check that the clock shows the correct time. To set the start time, push and turn the START TIME knob anticlockwise until the arrow points to the time you would like the oven to turn on.
  • Page 13 Auto stop cooking with the analogue clock This can be used if you are home to start cooking and want the oven to turn off automatically. To set the oven for auto stop cooking Check the clock shows the correct time. To set the oven to turn off, turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the remaining cook time you want is shown in the timer.
  • Page 14 To check automatic cooking To see the set cook time, press the button. STOP To see the set stop time, press the button. To cancel automatic cooking Press the button and then press the buttons to 0.00. AUTO will flash. Press the button.
  • Page 15: Operating The Oven

    Operating the oven Controls Using your oven : Paprika, Sage and Cinnamon Turn the oven on by selecting the temperature you want with the temperature knob. The oven light will come on automatically. The temperature light will glow until it has reached the set temperature.
  • Page 16 Lower oven (Oregano model only) The lower oven has a bake element only, so is best used for casseroling and baking vegetables. It has its own shelf (see ‘Accessories’). The lower oven takes smaller quantities of food than the upper oven. Warmer drawer (Paprika, Thyme, Pepper, Coriander and Saffron models) The warmer drawer has a low powered element and is useful for keeping food warm or for...
  • Page 17: Cooking Functions

    Cooking functions There are a variety of cooking functions depending on your range model. Before cooking on Fan or Bake functions, check the ‘Cooking charts’ for the recommended shelf positions. Fan cooking Fan functions allow you to cook individual foods or several foods on different shelves and can successfully be used for most foods.
  • Page 18 GRILL GRILL cooks a large area of food by using heat from the upper element and is suitable for family meals or larger amounts of food. To use the grill, select GRILL or ECO GRILL using the function knob. Set the required heat using the temperature knob.
  • Page 19: Cooking Charts

    Cooking charts Baked Products Biscuits - single tray Biscuits - 2-3 trays Slices/squares Butter cake Fruit cake Sponge Meringues Scones Muffins Pizza Single tray baking Multiple tray baking Pastry & pies Bacon & egg pie Lemon meringue Quiche Meats Beef roast Steak Lamb roast Lamb chops...
  • Page 20 Baking chart : Oregano, Saffron & Pepper models BAKE Food Shelf Temp ( Time (min) position Baked products Biscuits 170 - 180 10 - 15 Slices 160 - 180 20 - 30 Shortbread 135 - 145 25 - 35 Cake butter/choc 150 - 175 55 - 75...
  • Page 21 FAN FORCED FAN BAKE Shelf Temp ( Time (min) Shelf Temp ( Time (min) position position 5&7 170 - 180 8 - 15 160 - 175 8 - 15 160 - 175 20 - 30 150 - 175 20 - 30 130 - 140 20 - 35 125 - 135...
  • Page 22 Grilling chart : Oregano, Saffron & Pepper models GRILL FAN GRILL Food Shelf Temp Time Shelf Temp ( C) Time (min) (min) Beef Steak Rare 8 - 10 Medium 10 - 15 Well done 15 - 20 Hamburgers Well done 12 - 15 220 - 225 15 - 20...
  • Page 23 Baking chart : Coriander, Cinnamon, Sage, Thyme & Paprika models FAN FORCED BAKE Food Shelf Temp ( C) Time Shelf Temp ( C) Time (min) (min) Baked foods Light fruit cake 135 - 155 90 -120 90 - 120 Banana cake 160 - 170 60 - 65 160 - 170...
  • Page 24 Roasting chart : all models Food Temp ( Minutes per Internal 500 g Temp ( Beef Rare 160 - 170 30 - 35 60 - 65 Medium 160 - 170 35 - 45 65 - 75 Well done 160 - 170 45 - 60 75 - 80 Mutton...
  • Page 25: Baking And Grilling Hints

    Baking and grilling hints Our cooking charts give you suggested times and temperatures. These times and temperatures are a guide only and are based on the oven being preheated first. Shelf positions are numbered from the top down. You may need to alter the time or temperature to achieve your desired result.
  • Page 26: Cooktops

    Cooktops Ceramic glass cooktop The ceramic cooktop is made from glass ceramic, a tough material that is not affected by changes in temperature. If cared for, it will continue to function well and look attractive for many years. Elements Your cooktop has four individual elements, one of which is a dual circuit element. The diameters of the cooking areas are clearly marked.
  • Page 27: Pots And Pans

    Control As the control knob is turned clockwise the heat output is increased. Turn the control knob to High to begin cooking and adjust as necessary. The limiters may turn the elements on and off during cooking. Radiant cooktop The radiant cooktop has tubular heating elements. The elements are designed to lift and rotate allowing easy access to the element bowls for cleaning.
  • Page 28: Cleaning

    Cleaning Before cleaning we recommend turning the range off at the wall. Wipe the outside surfaces frequently using warm water and a household detergent or a spray-on, wipe-off cleaner. Oven door To remove the oven door for easier cleaning: Open the door to the first stop position. Lift the door to disengage the hinges, by holding the handle only.
  • Page 29: Ceramic Cooktop

    Self-cleaning catalylic liners (not in all models) Self-cleaning catalylic liners help reduce manual oven cleaning. Self-cleaning catalylic liners are fitted to the side walls and back of the oven. The liners are coated with a special enamel which is porous and contains oxidising catalysts. Any grease and dirt coming into contact with the liner is absorbed by the enamel and is broken down with the help of the oxidising catalysts at normal cooking temperatures.
  • Page 30 Ceramic disk element cooktop Clean regularly by wiping with a damp cloth and liquid detergent. If the elements are very dirty, clean with a scouring pad, rinsing with clean water. If stains remain after cleaning, running the element on high for six to eight minutes can burn them off.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance Ceramic disc element cooktop WARNING! Electrical Shock Hazard Switch appliance off at the wall before replacing fuses or the oven lamp. Failure to do so could result in death or electric shock. Side-mounted power outlets The two side-mounted power outlets are internally fused with one 15 amp fuse. Be careful not to overload them as this will blow the fuse.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause What to do Baked products Oven not preheated. Always preheat the oven to the desired temperature - this is especially too brown on top important when baking. Preheat the oven until the temperature indicator light goes out. Fan Bake and Bake take approximately 15-20 minutes to preheat.
  • Page 33 Problem Possible cause What to do Cakes have Baking temperature too Lower the temperature. high. cracked thick crust Position of shelf too high Cook one shelf lower. in oven. Cake batter over-mixed. Mix just long enough to combine ingredients. Pan too deep. Check size of pan and use recommended size.
  • Page 34 Problem Possible Cause What to do Baked products Shelf position too low Move shelf position up by one. taking too long Temperature too low Raise the temperature. to cook Shiny trays/tins being used The material from which a baking pan is made influences how fast the contents of the pan are heated.
  • Page 35: Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s warranty 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 &...
  • Page 40: Product Details

    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 Freestanding range user guide Published: 07/2006 Part No. 599233 D...

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