20TOP OVEN -CONVENTIONAL COOKINGThe heat for conventional cooking in the top oven is provided by the grill element andthe element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cutsof meat in casseroles etc. but can also be used for small joints of meat up to 1.5kg(3lb).The operation of the controls is covered on The Controls.See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf positioning.The top oven can be used either independently to cook small quantities of food or inconjunction with the main oven to provide additional cooking space.• The shelf should be positioned on the first or second runner from the bottom.To use the oven proceed as follows:• Set the top oven control to the required temperature, the top oven light will come onand wait for the thermostat light to go off, indicating that the oven has reached theright temperature.• The food to be cooked should be placed in the centre of the shelf with a gap of atleast 25mm (1in) between it and the grill element. This should avoid burning andensure even cooking.• Do not place food or dishes on the floor of the oven.25 mm (1 in)Platewarming in the top ovenPlates and dishes placed on shelf 1 of the top oven will be heated when the main ovenis in use.When the main oven is not in use, for instance when a meal is being cooked on thehob, place the plates and serving dishes on the shelf using the bottom runner and turnthe top oven control to approximately 100°C. A maximum time of 10-12 minutes is allthat is required to heat the plates and dishes.NEVER operate the grill control when using the top oven for cooking or warmingplates and dishes.WARNING: DO NOT put delicate items china or items which could beaffected by heat into the oven.