Using the Top Oven for Grilling (FID20 only) Using the Top Oven for Grilling (FIDM20 only) Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven Top Oven Cookery Notes Top Oven Temperature Charts...
To help remove the ‘new’ smell, heat up the empty ovens to maximum temperature for a minimum of two or three hours, keeping the oven doors closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes.
Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use. Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse. Always use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.
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Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot. Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.
Features (FID20 only) WARNING: Do not touch the glass doors when the oven is in use as these areas can TEMPERATURE CONTROL TOP OVEN PILOT LIGHT GRILL SETTING CONTROL GRILL ELEMENT GRILL PAN & FOOD SUPPORT INNER DOOR GLASS OVEN LIGHT...
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Features (FIDM20 only) WARNING: Do not touch the glass doors when the oven is in use as these areas can TOP OVEN PILOT LIGHT GRILL SETTING CONTROL GRILL ELEMENT GRILL PAN & FOOD SUPPORT INNER DOOR GLASS MAIN OVEN LIGHT...
Temperature Conversion Chart The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees ˚F and ˚C MARK CONVENTIONAL OVEN ˚F ˚C OVEN ˚C...
Lights used. (N.B. Not all models have a top oven interior light). The main oven has a light only position. Note: It is advisable to check that all oven controls have been switched off when you have TIMER CONTROL Description Function Selects the heat at which the grill will cook the food.
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A GRILL SETTING CONTROL IMPORTANT Before using your oven in the ordinary way, ALWAYS make sure that the timer has been set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the main oven cannot heat up. Before seeking assistance, make sure this is done (refer to oven timer operation).
With the selector in this position the main oven will not heat up. The timer will still operate. Fan Oven The oven fan and a rear element are controlled when this function is selected.
5. If cooking food that requires frying before placing in the oven for auto cooking, keep the delay start time to a minimum. 6. Never place hot or warm food in the oven for delay start cooking as it could cause the oven to be warm and produce harmful bacteria in the food.
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of 11:00. The timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at 11:00. You will hear a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished.
Electronic Clock and Automatic Oven Timer Operation SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol, Step 4 Press &...
(b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
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Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day. Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s). Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the appropriate oven function.
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5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00 and ‘Auto’ , it is likely that the electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day. Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked.
If a detachable handle is required, do not replace the screw and washers. Note: If a fixed handle is required, the grill pan cannot be kept in the main oven with the door closed but may be stored in the top oven with the door closed, when the top oven is not in use..
GRILL PAN Top Oven Shelf Positioning for Grilling DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR NOTE: - Preheat the grill if indicated on grill chart. - The grill pan must be placed on the correct shelf and positioned centrally under the grill element.
Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling A GRILL SETTING CONTROL FID20 B TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the grill pan runner/support in the correct position (see Grilling Guide).
Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill, directly on the shelf in the first or second runner from the bottom of the oven, according to the depth of the dish. Open the grill door to the grilling position, ie. open fully.
Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling A GRILL SETTING CONTROL FIDM20 B TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Grilling Guide). Place the food/grill pan on the shelf, position centrally under the grill element.
WARNING: Items stored in the top oven will get hot when the main oven is in use. DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the top oven is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot.
The light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. Step 4 Place the food centrally on the shelf below the element ensuring the oven door is closed.
Do Not use: Meat Pans and Baking Trays larger than – 225mm x 300mm (9”x12”) DO NOT use the grill pan or main oven meat pan as a meat pan in the top oven, as the air circulation will be seriously restricted.
1. Always place the pan on the shelf position recommended. (See Chart). 2. There is no need to preheat the oven before cooking and all fan grilling should be carried out with the oven door closed, this saves energy.
Main Oven - Fan Grilling Roasting Chart (FIDM20 only) Shelf positions are counted from the base upwards ie: lowest shelf position is 1. Type of Meat Weight or Poultry PORK Pork Chop - thick Gammon Steaks Pork - any type of joint over 2.5...
(allowing 5-6 hours per lb.) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per lb.). Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before cooking in the oven. However, to decrease the amount of time required to defrost food items, a non-heating fan only setting may be selected for the main oven only.
NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the oven. Food should not be placed on the floor of the oven.
Main Oven - Fan Oven Cookery Notes Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones, Yorkshire pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven.
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If three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food.
- Preheat the grill on the required setting for 5 minutes Grilling Procedure: Open the main oven door fully and position the rod shelf as recommended in the grilling chart (see below) for the food being cooked. Turn the multifunction selector switch to Half Grill or Full Grill and then turn the Main Oven temperature control to the required setting to pre-heat for approximately 5 minutes.
(Top Oven sides, Main Oven sides and rear panel ) (a) How catalytic oven liner works. The surfaces of the oven liners are treated with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220°C (425°F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed.
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MAIN OVEN BASE (a) Base & Rear of Top Oven and Base of Main Oven. Wipe out the oven with a damp soapy cloth. For more stubborn stains on the base of the oven use a well soaped fine steel wool soap pad.
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Care and Cleaning 3. OVEN DOORS CONTROL PANEL (a) Control Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) Inner Door Panels & Glass Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed.
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Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves. Using a thick cloth, grip the lamp lens, unscrew anti- clockwise and remove the lens.
Refit the door inner glass as follows. NOTE: The inner door glass has a special reflective coating on one side. Replace the door inner glass so that the statement: “IMPORTANT THIS FACE TOWARDS THE OVEN” can be read from the inner side of the door.
Installation Electrical Requirements For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations.
Before the oven is fitted, the cabinet must be firmly secured to the backing wall for stability. d. The oven unit should now be lifted (this is a two person lift) into the cabinet and pushed fully home. e. Finally, the oven is secured to the cabinet by means of the four Phillips C/SK Head screws - two through each side trim.
Tall Cabinet Ventilation Fig. 1 Ventilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling -51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here if the cabinet does fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. 50mm area Air Gap 50mm Air Gap...
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Fig. 4 * excluding pipe work and other projections 562mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6 x 25mm screw (4 supplied) Fig. 3 Oven Door Connector Cable if hob fitted Cable to Hob if fitted Cable To Oven...
Grilling guide. Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins. Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill / Top oven is now operating. When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting, the Grill will cycle on and off, this is normal and not a fault.
If It Still Won’t Work... Contact the Service Office ( If something is still wrong with your appliance after you have been through the ‘Something Wrong’ list: 1. Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1.
Repair Service and Information Help Desk Note: Our operators will require the following information: Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. Key Contacts...
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