The oven has different heat zones – the thermostat settings refer to the temperatureon the middle shelf position; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler. Twoshelves provide five possible cooking levels enabling full use of the differenttemperatures inside the oven.Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent if from being pulled out too far when attendingto food. Shelves are removed from the oven by pulling them out to the stop and thenlifting them at the front to withdraw.The baking dish and grill pan without the handle can be used in the oven. Themaximum size of baking tray that should be used is 300mm x 350mm (12” x 14”).TO USE THE OVEN1. Place oven shelves in the chosen positions (refer to cooking charts).2. Push in and turn the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise. Press the ignitionbutton until the spark lights the gas.3. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting (refer to cooking chart).There is a delay of about one minute whilst the safety device operates before theburner comes on full.4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise the the symbol O.Never place dishes on the oven base over the burner.An odour may be noticed when first using the oven – this should cease after a shortperiod of use.RELIGHTING THE BURNERIn the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burnercontrol and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.9OVEN