11ArtNo.270-0005 Propluselectric oven controlFunction control Temperature controlArtNo.270-0006 Proplusoven control lightThe exposed top element may cook some foods too quickly,so we recommend that the food be positioned in the lowerhalf of the oven to cook. The oven temperature may also needto be lowered.Browning ElementThis function uses the element in the top of the ovenonly. It is a useful function for the browning orfinishing of pasta dishes, vegetables in sauce,shepherds pie and lasagne, the item to be browned beingalready hot before switching to the top element.Base 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 should beplaced on a trivet, over a tray to catch any drips. Be sure towash the trivet 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 OvenThe right-hand oven is a fan oven that circulates hot aircontinuously, which means faster, more even cooking.The recommended cooking temperatures for a fan oven aregenerally lower than a conventional oven.Note: Please remember that all cookers vary so temperaturesin your new ovens may differ to those in your previouscooker.Fig. 2.26Fig. 2.27Fig. 2.28