Using your Freestanding Cooker
the 3rd or 4th rack from the bottom) due to the central part of the top heating
element being active.
Please use the grill pan set provided ensuring that there is no unwanted spillages
formed inside your oven. When using this mode, we recommend you set the
thermostat to the highest setting. However, this does not mean you cannot use
lower temperatures, simply by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired
temperature.
When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat to 200°C, as it is the
most efficient way to use the grill, which is based on the use of infrared rays.
Baking Cakes
When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated oven. Make sure you
wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the pilot lamp will turn off).
To prevent cake from dropping/sinking - do not open the oven door during
baking.
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time.
Pastry dropped
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.
Pastry is too dark on top
Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.
Use the grill mode , placing the food under the center of the grill (situated on
The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type
of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use
of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a
guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience.
Preheating
You should always preheat your oven before placing food in it to cook.
Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode
can then be selected.
Using the Grill
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