Multi-function Oven Functions
The Multi-function oven has many varied uses. We
suggest you keep a careful eye on your cooking until
you are familiar with each function. Remember - not all
functions will be suitable for all food types.
Rapid Response
The Rapid Response setting enables you to
pre-heat the oven more quickly than normal. It uses the
fan oven element, with additional heat from one of the
elements in the top of the oven. Rangemaster fan ovens
heat up quickly; but the Rapid Response feature speeds
the process up, enabling you to commence cooking
sooner.
To use the Rapid Response feature, simply turn the
function control knob to 'R' and set the temperature you
require. The light on the control panel adjacent to the
'R' symbol will come on. When temperature is reached,
the light will go out, as will the element at the top of the
oven. The fan element and oven fan will then continue to
maintain your chosen oven temperature.
Should you choose to place food into the cold oven prior
to cooking while using the Rapid Response function,
ensure that cakes, etc., are not positioned too near the top
of the oven.
As with any cooking, particularly poultry, meat and ready
meals, be sure the food is piping hot before serving.
Defrost
This function operates the fan to circulate cold
air only. No heat is applied. This enables small items such
as desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat, fish and
poultry to be defrosted, and protects the food from flies.
Pieces of meat, fish and poultry should be placed on a
rack, over a tray to catch any drips. Be sure to wash the
rack and tray after defrosting.
Defrost with the oven door closed.
Large items, such as whole chickens and joints should not
be defrosted in this way. We recommend this be carried
out in a refrigerator.
Defrosting should not be carried out in a warm oven or
when an adjoining oven is in use or still warm.
Ensure that dairy foods, meat and poultry are completely
defrosted before cooking.
Fan oven
This function operates the fan and the heating
element around it. An even heat is produced throughout
the oven, allowing you to cook large amounts quickly.
Fan oven cooking is particularly suitable for baking
on three shelves at one time and is a good 'all-round'
function. It may be necessary to reduce the temperature
by approximately 10°C for recipes previously cooked in a
conventional oven.
If you wish to pre-heat the oven, wait until the indicator
light has gone out before inserting the food.
Fanned grilling in the oven
This function operates the fan while the top
element is on. It produces a more even, less fierce heat
than a conventional grill. For best results, place the food
to be grilled, on a grid over a roasting tin, which should be
smaller than a conventional grill pan. This allows greater
air circulation.
Thick pieces of meat or fish are ideal for grilling in this
way, as the circulated air reduces the fierceness of the
heat from the grill. The oven door should be kept closed
while grilling is in progress, thereby saving energy. You
will also find that the food needs to be watched and
turned less than for normal grilling. Pre-heat this function
before cooking.
Fan assisted oven
This function operates the fan, circulating air
heated by the elements at the top and the base of the
oven. The combination of fan and conventional cooking
(top and base heat) makes this function ideal for cooking
large items that need thorough cooking, such as a large
meat roast.
t is also possible to bake on two shelves at one time,
although they will need to be swapped over during the
cooking time, as the heat at the top of the oven is greater
than at the base, when using this function.
This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep an eye on the
food cooking until you have become accustomed to this
function.
Conventional oven (top and base
heat)
This function combines the heat from the top and base
elements. It is particularly suitable for roasting and
baking pastry, cakes and biscuits. Food cooked on the top
shelf will brown and crisp faster than on the lower shelf,
because the heat is greater at the top of the oven than
at the base, as for the 'Fan assisted oven' function. Similar
items being cooked will need to be swapped around for
even cooking. This means that foods requiring different
temperatures can be cooked together, using both the
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