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Heat comes from the upper and lower elements, fan is not used, venting system closed.
Heat from upper/lower elements with additional venting to remove excess moisture.
Fan circulates hot air from top/lower elements for even cooking.
Intense radiant heat from top elements for browning and finishing.
Uses top elements and fan for top browning and even cooking.
Rear element and fan circulate hot air for consistent temperature, ideal for multi-shelf cooking.
Fan circulates heat from the lower element for delicate baking.
Two-step program for searing and tender roasting with even cooking.
Heat from the lower element only, traditional baking for delicate items.
Provides low heat to keep food hot or warm plates. Not for reheating cold food.
Cycles for normal and light oven cleaning.
This document outlines the various functions of a Fisher & Paykel oven, detailing their purpose, ideal uses, and specific features. The oven offers a range of cooking modes designed to cater to different culinary needs, from baking and grilling to roasting and specialized functions like proving bread and self-cleaning.
The Bake function utilizes the upper outer and lower elements to provide heat. In this mode, the fan is not used, and the oven's venting system remains closed during cooking. This creates a moist environment, ideal for certain types of baking. For optimal results when baking bread or croissants, it is suggested to use Bake for the initial third of the cooking time before switching to Vent Bake. This function is not recommended for multi-shelf cooking. It is also noted that Vent Bake, when used in combination with Bake for moist foods, can help reduce condensation within the oven cavity. Bake is ideal for single racks of muffins or cookies, sponge cakes, croutons, or toasting nuts and seeds.
Vent Bake employs the upper outer and lower elements, similar to Bake, but with the addition of extra oven venting. This additional venting helps to remove excess moisture, thereby reducing the formation of steam and condensation. This vented baking approach allows for a reduction in the oven's moisture content without compromising the temperature. The venting system creates gentle air movement without the need for a fan, providing gentle browning without the "drying out" effect that a fan might produce. The reduction in condensation makes it suitable for slow-cooked meat dishes. Users can switch from Bake to Vent Bake for foods that benefit from a moist start to the cooking process and a drier finish, such as bread. Ideal applications for Vent Bake include meringues, pavlova, Yorkshire pudding, finishing off choux pastry, croissants, breads, slow-cooked meat dishes, poached foods (fish, chicken), and dishes where an initial crisping of the outside is desired, like pork belly.
The Fan Bake function combines the oven fan with the upper outer and lower elements. The fan circulates hot air generated by these elements throughout the oven cavity, ensuring even heat distribution. Food cooked with Fan Bake tends to brown more quickly than with the traditional Bake function, and users may need to decrease the cooking time from what is typically recommended in traditional recipes. Fan Bake can also be used at a low temperature of 50°C for drying fruit, vegetables, and herbs. This function is ideal for single-shelf baking that takes less than an hour to cook, such as muffins, scones, cupcakes, or enchiladas.
The Grill function uses the intense radiant heat from both the upper inner and outer elements. It offers 9 power steps, ranging from 'Lo' to 'Hi' (100% power). Preheating is not strictly necessary, though some users may prefer to allow the element to heat for a few minutes before placing food under the grill. The temperature halo will remain red while the grill function is active. Grill is most suitable for "finishing off" meals, such as browning the top of potato gratin and frittata, or for toasting bread.
Fan Grill utilizes the intense heat from the upper inner and outer elements for top browning, combined with the fan to ensure even cooking. This function is designed to be used with a separately purchased Rotisserie kit. When used with the rotisserie, food is slowly rotated, continuously basted in its own juices, resulting in tender interiors and well-browned, flavorful exteriors. Meat, poultry, and vegetables cook beautifully, achieving a crisp, brown exterior while remaining moist and tender inside. Fan Grill is ideal for whole chicken, tenderloin of beef, or grilling favorite chicken, fish, or steak.
The Fan Forced function uses the central rear heating element and a fan to blow hot air into the oven cavity. This provides a consistent temperature at all levels, making it perfect for multi-shelf cooking. Cookies cooked on different shelves will be crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. Meat and poultry will be deliciously browned and sizzling while remaining juicy and tender. Casseroles cook to perfection, and reheating is quick and efficient. When multi-shelf cooking, it is important to leave a gap between trays (e.g., using shelves 3 & 5) to allow air to move freely, which helps with browning foods on the lower tray. If converting a recipe from Bake to Fan Forced, it is recommended to decrease the bake time or temperature by approximately 20°C. For items with longer bake times (over an hour), it may be necessary to decrease both time and temperature. Fan Forced is ideal for multi-shelf cooking of biscuits, cookies, scones, muffins, and cupcakes.
Pastry Bake combines the fan with the lower element. The fan circulates heat from the lower element throughout the oven. This function is excellent for cooking pizza, as it crisps the base beautifully without overcooking the topping. It is ideal for sweet and savory pastry foods and delicate items that require some top browning, such as frittata and quiche.
The Roast function is a two-step program. It begins with an initial 20-minute searing stage to crisp and brown the roast and caramelize the outside of the meat. After this, the temperature drops to a preset level for the remainder of the cooking period, resulting in a tender and juicy roast full of flavor. The oven does not require preheating for this function. If desired, the grill rack, splatter tray, or vegetables can be placed under the roast to allow juices to drain away, which also helps hot air circulate under the meat. Roast is ideal for roasting meat, chicken, and vegetables.
Classic Bake uses only the lower element, and the fan is not engaged. This is a traditional baking function, suitable for recipes developed for older ovens. With Classic Bake, only one shelf can be used at a time, and the oven will be hotter at the top. This function is ideal for delicate baking with a pastry base, such as custard tarts, pies, quiches, and cheesecake, or anything that does not require direct heat and browning on the top.
The Warm function is not a cooking function. It provides a constant low heat of less than 90°C. This function is used to keep cooked food hot or to warm plates and serving dishes. To reheat cold food, another oven function should be used to heat the food piping hot first, and only then should Warm be selected, as this function alone will not reach a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria.
The Warm function can also be used for proving bread dough. To do this, select the Warm function, adjust the temperature down until the display shows 'Lo', place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl covered with plastic wrap and/or a clean damp cloth, and then place the bowl into the warmed oven on shelf position 1.
The Self Clean function is not a cooking function but a maintenance feature designed to handle oven cleaning. The Self Clean cycle takes care of the mess and grime typically associated with oven cleaning. There are two Self-Clean cycles available: a normal Self Clean, which takes 3 hours, and a Light Self-Clean, which takes 2 hours for lightly soiled ovens. More details on using this function can be found in the User Guide.
General| Category | Oven |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Energy Rating | A |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Capacity | 60L |
| Oven Functions | Bake, Grill, Fan Bake, Fan Grill, Roast, Self Clean, Pizza Bake, Pastry Bake |
| Cleaning Type | Self Clean |
| Control Type | Touch |
