USING YOUR BUILT-IN DOUBLE OVEN
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FIRST USE OF THE OVEN
The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the oven to maximum temperature. Set
the function dial to cooking mode and leave the empty oven running for about 40-60 minutes with the oven
door shut. Then, open the oven door and allow the oven to cool. Any odour that may be detected during this
initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage.
GENERAL OVEN AND COOKING TIPS
The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven.
While cooking, baking trays should be placed level with the front edge of the oven’s wire shelves. Other
containers should be placed centrally. Keep all trays and containers away from the back of the oven, as over-
browning of the food may occur.
For even browning, the maximum recommended size of a baking tray is 340 mm (13½”) by 340 mm (13½”).
When the oven is on, do not leave the door open for longer than necessary. Otherwise, the controls may get
very hot.
• Always leave a 1cm gap between trays on the same shelf. This allows the heat to circulate freely around
them.
• To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or brush
lightly with cooking oil.
• Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking, place them on a baking tray.
TIPS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT COOKING
There are many actions that can be taken to reduce the energy usage of your cooker. Some examples are
given below:
• Cook as much as possible in the oven in one go to ensure all the space and heat is used.
• Keep the oven door closed while you are cooking. Each time you open the door the oven will use heat,
and the heating element will have to work for longer to replace the heat lost.
• Ensure the oven door is kept clean. That way you can check on the cooking progress without having to
open the door.
• Defrost frozen food in the fridge overnight before cooking. Defrosting will reduce the cooking time
required, and so reduce the energy used.
• Minimise the time taken to pre-heat. Your oven will only take around 5 minutes to pre heat, and once
up to temperature it is ready to cook.
• Use glass or ceramic dishes in the oven. They retain heat better than their metal counterparts, making
them the most efficient to use in the oven. You can even set the heat lower than needed (if you’re
confident enough to do so) because of the increased efficiency provided by these dishes.
• If you’re cooking large food like a joint of meat, it can be worth cutting it into smaller pieces so it will
cook more quickly. Additionally, if you use this method on meat, you should also be able to avoid
overcooking it.
• As the electric oven efficiently retains heat, you can consider turning it off around 5 minutes before you
have finished cooking to save energy.
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