10ArtNo.235-0003 - Classic DL MF knobsTemperature FunctionBase HeatThis function uses the base element only. It will crispup your pizza or quiche base or finish off cooking thebase of a pastry case on a lower shelf. It is also agentle heat, good for slow cooking of casseroles in themiddle of the oven or for plate warming.The Browning and Base Heat functions are useful additionsto your oven, giving you flexibility to finish off items toperfection.DefrostThis function operates the fan to circulate cold aironly. Make sure the temperature control is at 0°C andthat no heat is applied. This enables small items suchas desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat, fish and poultryto be defrosted.Defrosting in this way speeds up the process and protectsthe food from flies. Pieces of meat, fish and poultry shouldbe placed on a shelf, over a tray to catch any drips. Be sure towash the shelf and tray after defrosting.Defrost with the oven door closed.Large items, such as whole chickens and joints should not bedefrosted in this way. We recommend this be carried out in arefrigerator.Defrosting should not be carried out in a warm oven or whenan adjoining oven is in use or still warm.Make sure that dairy foods, meat and poultry are completelydefrosted before cooking.Fan OvensFan ovens circulate hot air continuously, which meansfaster, more even cooking. The recommended cookingtemperatures for a fan oven are generally lower than thosefor a non-fan oven.Operating the OvensMulti-function OvenThe multi-function oven has two controls: a function selectorand a temperature selector (Fig.2-12).Turn the function selector to a cooking function. Turn thetemperature selector to the temperature required (Fig.2-13).The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has reachedthe temperature you selected (Fig.2-14). It will then cycle onand off during cooking as the oven maintains the selectedtemperature.Fan OvenTurn the temperature selector to the desired temperature(Fig.2-13).The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has reachedthe temperature you selected (Fig.2-14). It will then cycle onand off during cooking as the oven maintains the selectedtemperature.ArtNo.235-0004 -Classic DL oven 1Fig.2-12Fig.2-13ArtNo.235-0005 - ClassicDL oven control 2Fig.2-14