Westinghouse WVE915DSCA

This document is a user manual for 90cm Electric Built-In Ovens from Westinghouse, covering models WVE915SC, WVE915SCA, WVE915DSCA, WVEP916SC, and WVEP917DSC. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's functions, installation, usage, and maintenance.

Function Description:

The ovens offer a variety of cooking functions to suit different needs.

Rapid Heat/AirFry: This function provides quicker pre-heating (30% faster) or can be used for frying. It utilizes elements surrounding the fans and a smaller element above the food. For AirFry, food is placed on a mesh tray, spread evenly, and positioned in the middle of the oven.
Fan Forced/Fan Bake: Heat comes from elements surrounding the fans, circulating hot air for multi-shelf cooking, reheating, pastries, and complete oven meals. It cooks at a lower temperature and faster than baking.
Bake/Pizza: This function uses two elements (one above, one below) controlled by a thermostat. It's ideal for pizza, biscuits, scones, muffins, cakes, slices, casseroles, baked puddings, and delicate egg dishes.
Base Heat: Heat comes from the element below the oven floor, controlled by a thermostat. It's used for extra browning of pizza bases, pies, and pastries, cooking on the lower half of the oven with one shelf.
Fan Assist: Uses two elements (one above, one below) with circulating hot air. Suitable for multi-shelf cooking (maximum 2 shelves, not the bottom shelf).
Pizza (Combination of Base Heat and Fan Forced): Combines the benefits of both functions, ideal for foods requiring base cooking and browning like pizzas, quiches, meat pies, and fruit pies. Food is placed in the middle of the oven.
Defrost: Uses low-temperature air circulated by fans to thaw food, raise yeast dough, or dry fruit, vegetables, and herbs.
Fan & Grill: Combines "Bake" and "Grill" functions, with the grill element turning on/off to maintain temperature while fans circulate heated air. The oven door remains closed. Ideal for large cuts of meat (similar to rotisserie). Food is placed on the second lowest shelf, with the grill dish on the lowest shelf to catch spills. No need to turn food during cooking. Temperature setting is 180°C.
Grill: Directs radiant heat from the powerful upper element onto the food. Used for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese toasties, and quick cooking foods. The oven door remains closed. Preheat for 3 minutes for best results.
Left Grill (WVEP917DSC only): Directs radiant heat from only one of the powerful upper elements. Used when only half the grill area is needed, with two temperature settings (LO and HI). The oven door remains closed.
Maxi Grill/Full Grill: Directs radiant heat from two powerful upper elements. Used for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese toasties, and other quick cooking foods. The oven door remains closed. Allows full advantage of the large grill dish area and cooks faster than normal grill. Preheat for 3 minutes for best results.
Easy Bake Steam (WVEP917DSC only): Adds humidity at the beginning of baking for moist interiors and crispy crusts. Water is added to a cavity well when the oven is cold, before preheating.
Pyro Clean (WVEP916SC & WVEP917DSC only): Self-cleaning function that burns off spatters, dirt, and grease at high temperatures, leaving ash to be wiped out.
Roast (WVEP917DSC only): Utilizes heat from all elements with the fan for even cooking and enhanced browning of meats and poultry. Starts at a higher temperature (e.g., 220°C) to seal meat, then automatically reduces to the selected temperature (e.g., 200°C).

Important Technical Specifications:

Dimensions: 90cm electric built-in ovens.
Cabinet Requirements: Designed for built-in installation below a benchtop or into a vertical cabinet. Surrounding kitchen cabinets must withstand 85°C. Vents, openings, and airspaces must not be blocked.
Weight: Approximately 70kg, requiring two persons for installation.
Electrical Connection: Must be installed by an authorised person according to AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and local regulations. Supply cord size required: 2.5mm² for WVE915SC/WVE915SCA/WVE915DSCA, and 4.0mm² for WVEP916SC/WVEP917DSC. The appliance must be earthed.
Clock Display: 24-hour display.
Automatic Switch-Off: For safety reasons, the oven automatically turns off after a period of time if no settings are changed (e.g., 12.5 hours for temperatures <120°C, 3 hours for 250°C).
Safety Cut-out Feature: The oven automatically switches off if the temperature is not adjusted or the appliance is left operating after a period of time.

Usage Features:

Control Panel: Models WVE915SC and WVEP916SC feature knob controls with an electronic clock display. Models WVE915SCA, WVE915DSCA, and WVEP917DSC feature programmable electronic touch controls with a more detailed display.
Setting the Time: Required after electrical connection. On touch control models, "12.00" flashes, then use +/- to set the time. On knob control models, "12" flashes, then use temp selector +/- and touch to set hours, then minutes.
Oven Accessories: Includes slides (telescopic runners) for shelves, a full-width grill dish and insert, and an AirFry system (outer frame and two mesh trays for selected models). Instructions are provided for installing these accessories.
Cooking with Timer: Allows setting cooking duration, end time, and delayed start cooking time.
Countdown Timer: For timing activities like baking bread (max 2hrs 30mins).
Elapsed Time: Displays the time an oven function has been running.
Displaying Oven Temperature: Can be viewed by touching the TEMP button during operation (displayed for ~5 seconds).
Light Operation: Oven light can be switched on/off.
Child-Proof Lock: Engages to prevent accidental operation and locks the door. Activated by holding specific buttons.
Function Lock: Locks the active function to prevent unintentional changes.
DEMO Mode: Allows the oven to operate in a demonstration mode without heating.
Favourites (Programmable Models): Allows saving favourite settings (duration, temperature, heating function) for up to 20 programs.
Basic Settings Submenu (Programmable Models): Includes options for setting time of day, time indication, fast heat up, time extension, display contrast/brightness, buzzer volume, key tones, alarm/error tones, cleaning reminder, DEMO mode, service information, and factory settings.
Heat-up Indicator: A bar on the display shows temperature increase.
Residual Heat: Display shows residual heat after turning off the oven, which can be used to keep food warm.
Grilling Guide: Provides tips for better grilling, including preheating, choosing prime cuts, avoiding foil, basting, and using tongs.
Roasting Guide: Provides temperatures and cooking times for various meats, poultry, and fish.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning Your Oven:
- General: Always switch off power before cleaning. Do not use foil or cookware to line the oven bottom. Avoid steam cleaners. Clean immediately after food spillage.
- Stainless Steel: Clean with warm water and mild detergent, following polish/brushing lines. Avoid abrasive cleaners or harsh solvents.
- Glass: Clean immediately after soiling with a damp cloth. Avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers.
- Oven Interior: Keep clean, especially around elements and fans. Clean shelves, baking trays, grill dish, and insert regularly.
- Removing Trays and Shelves: Instructions provided for easy removal and re-insertion for cleaning.
- Removing Side Racks/Shelf Supports: Instructions provided for easy removal.
- Cleaning Oven Door Glass: Inner door glasses can be removed for cleaning without removing the entire door. Instructions include pushing down hinge locking tabs, gently closing the door, removing the top door trim, and tilting out the glass panes.
Pyrolytic Cleaning (WVEP916SC & WVEP917DSC):
- Preparation: Remove all accessories (shelves, trays, side racks). Clean large deposits, spills, or grease. Ensure good ventilation during and after the cycle. Remove pets (especially birds) from the vicinity.
- Operation: Select "Pyro" function and choose cleaning time (1:30 hours for light clean, 2:30 hours for normal clean). The oven heats up, and the door locks automatically when temperature reaches 300°C.
- After Cleaning: Door unlocks when oven cools to a safe temperature. Wipe out ash with a soft damp cloth and warm water. For enamel shine, use vinegar and detergent.
- Important Note: Do not turn off mains power during the pyrolytic cycle. Do not use non-stick baking trays/tins during pyrolytic cleaning. Avoid using the cooktop above the oven during pyrolytic cleaning.