Rangemaster 90 CERAMIC U109650-02 User Manual

11Multi-function ovenThe Multi-function oven is on the left hand side.It has many varied uses. We suggest you keep acareful eye on your cooking until you are familiarwith each function. Remember - not all functionswill be suitable for all food types.Please remember that all cookers vary -temperatures in your new Elan ovens may differ tothose in your previous cooker.Multi-function oven functionsDefrostThis function operates the fan to circulatecold air only. No heat is applied. This enables smallitems such as desserts, cream cakes and pieces ofmeat, fish and poultry to be defrosted.Defrosting in this way speeds up the process andprotects the food from flies. Pieces of meat, fish andpoultry should be placed on a rack, over a tray tocatch any drips. Be sure to wash the rack and trayafter defrosting.Defrost with the oven door closed.Large items, such as whole chickens andjoints should not be defrosted in this way. Werecommend this be carried out in a refrigerator.Defrosting should not be carried out in a warmoven or when an adjoining oven is in use or stillwarm.Ensure that dairy foods, meat and poultry arecompletely defrosted before cooking.Fan ovenThis function operates the fan and theheating element around it. An even heat isproduced throughout the oven, allowing you tocook large amounts quickly.Fan oven cooking is particularly suitable for bakingon several shelves at one time and is a good ‘all-round’ function. It may be necessary to reduce thetemperature by approximately 10°C for recipespreviously cooked in a conventional oven.If you wish to pre-heat the oven, wait until theindicator light has gone out before inserting thefood.Fanned grillingThis function operates the fan whilst the topelement is on. It produces a more even, less fierceheat than a conventional grill. For best results, placethe food to be grilled, on a grid over a roasting tin,which should be smaller than a conventional grillpan. This allows greater air circulation. Thick piecesof meat or fish are ideal for grilling in this way, asthe circulated air reduces the fierceness of the heatfrom the grill. The oven door should be kept closedwhilst grilling is in progress, so saving energy. Youwill also find that the food needs to be watchedand turned less than for normal grilling. Pre-heatthis function before cooking.Fan assisted ovenThis function operates the fan, circulatingair heated by the elements at the top and thebase of the oven. The combination of fan andconventional cooking (top and base heat) makesthis function ideal for cooking large items that needthorough cooking, such as a large meat roast. It isalso possible to bake on two shelves at one time,although they will need to be swapped over duringthe cooking time, as the heat at the top of theoven is greater than at the base, when using thisfunction.This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep aneye on the food cooking until you have becomeaccustomed to this function.