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User guide
Built-in oven
BI453 and BI603 ‘classic range’ models
NZ AU
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1 Contents Introduction 2 Safety and warnings 3 Overview of oven models 4 Clocks and timers 5 Operating the oven 9 Cooking functions 10 Automatic cooking 11 Oven shelves 13 Accessories 14 Oven temperature conversion chart 14 Cooking function options 15 Cooking charts 16 Care and cleaning - oven 24 Ceramic cooktop (CTE) 26 Care and cleaning - ceramic cooktop (CTE) 28 Warranty and service 29 Important! SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The m
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2 Introduction About your new oven Thank you for buying a Fisher & Paykel built-in oven. Now that it is installed and ready to use, you will want to know everything about it to make sure you get excellent results right from the start. This guide introduces you to all its features, as well as giving you a comprehensive set of cooking charts. We recommend you read the whole guide before using your new oven, for both safety and cooking success. Before using your new oven Before using your new o
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3 Safety and warnings Your built-in oven has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal cooking procedures. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when you are using your oven. WARNING! Hot Surface Hazard Accessible parts will become hot when this oven is in use. Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use with the door open. To avoid burns and scalds keep children away. Do not touch hot surfaces inside the oven. Use oven mitts or other protection when handl
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4 Overview of oven models Built-in oven models Depending on which model you have, your built-in oven will have one of the following control panels. Ringer timer (R) Analogue clock (A) Electronic clock with minute timer (C) Electronic clock (E) Double oven with electronic clock (ED) Oven with cooktop and electronic clock (CTE) Fig.1 Oven models
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5 Clocks and timers Types of clock You have to set the clock before you can use the oven. Depending on which model you have (see ‘Overview of oven models’) your oven may have a ringer timer, an analogue clock, an electronic clock with minute timer, or an electronic clock. Ringer timer model (R) The timer can be used at any time even if the oven is not in use. The timer can be set for up to 55 minutes. If the oven is in use, the timer does not turn the oven off. Fig.2 Ringer
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6 Clocks and timers Analogue clock model (A) Timer Timer bell off stops the timer bell ringing. Start time sets a time for automatic cooking to start. Manual symbol returns the oven to manual mode when automatic cooking is finished. COOK TIME START TIME Fig.3 Analogue clock Setting the analogue clock To set the clock: 1 Turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the symbol shows. 2 Press and turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise until the clock shows the corr
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7 Clocks and timers Electronic clock with minute timer model (C) Setting the electronic clock To set the clock, press and hold the – + buttons together briefly (0.00 will stop flashing). You have six seconds to start setting the clock. Press the – or + button until the correct time is displayed. If you make a mistake, press the – + buttons together and correct the time. To adjust the time for daylight savings you can reset the hours only. Press and hold the – + buttons tog
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8 Clocks and timers Electronic clock models (E, ED, CTE) Timer Cook time is used for automatic cooking. The oven will automatically turn off at the end of the set cook time. Stop time is used for automatic cooking. Fig.5 Electronic clock Manual returns the oven to manual control during automatic cooking or when automatic cooking is completed, and is used for setting the clock. Symbols are used for changing times in the selected mode. Setting the clock
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9 Operating the oven Your oven has a variety of cooking functions to suit your needs (not all models have the entire range of cooking functions). Depending on which model you have, your oven will have either a ringer timer, or function and temperature control knobs. Note: the oven cooling fan comes on automatically at different stages of the cooking cycle. It blows out warm air above the door. When the oven is turned off, the cooling fan may stay on until the oven cools down. Ring
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10 Cooking functions Note: not all models have the entire range of cooking functions. ECO GRILL Top inner element ECO GRILL uses the inner area of the top element and is useful when you need to grill single servings or small pieces of food. ECO grill with the door open at the first stop position. GRILL Inner and outer top elements GRILL uses both of the top elements and is ideal for grilling a large area of food. Grill with the door open at the first stop position. Grilled veget
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11 Automatic cooking Use automatic cooking to automatically turn the oven on, cook, and then turn the oven off. Analogue clock model (A) To set automatic cooking: 1 Check the clock shows the correct time. 2 Select the function and temperature. The oven indicator light will glow, and the oven will come on. 3 Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time for preheating if necessary. 4 Turn the COOK TIME knob anticlockwise to show how long you need the food to cook for, eg 60 min
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12 Automatic cooking Electronic clock models (E, ED, CTE) To set automatic cooking: 1 Check the clock shows the correct time. 2 Select the function and temperature. The oven temperature indicator light will glow and the oven will come on. 3 Decide how long the food will take to cook, allowing time for preheating if necessary. . 4 Press the button. 0 00 will show. Using the buttons, set the cooking time, eg 1 hour 15 minutes. 5 Select the time you would like the oven to turn off by
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13 Oven shelves Shelf positions Shelf supports Shelf positions are numbered from the top down. The top positions are for grilling functions and middle shelves are suitable for baking and roasting. Do not cook or place anything on the 1 2 3 oven floor. 4 5 Shelf supports 6 The shelf supports hold the wire 7 shelves and the grill/roast pan. 8 Important! Step-down shelf Shelf slides For all shelf positions (unless your oven is supplied with shelf slides on position 7) make sure you f
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14 Accessories and oven temperature conversion chart Baking tray The baking tray is suitable for biscuits and baked goods. Three-piece grill/roast system The three-piece grill/roast system (made up of the pan, grid and rack) is designed to give superior cooking results and to prevent hot fat and juices in the pan splattering throughout the oven. All pieces can be used together as one complete unit, or in different combinations. Note: not all accessories are supplied with every model. Baking t
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15 Cooking function options This chart will help you to match your cooking requirements to the most appropriate cooking function. Key: Recommended method Alternative method Baked products Biscuits - single tray Biscuits - 2-3 trays Slices Butter cake Fruit cake Sponge Meringues Scones Muffins Pastry Filo parcels / Apple pie Lemon meringue pie Quiche Meats Beef - roast Beef - steak Lamb - roast Lamb - rack Pork - roast Poultry Chicken - whole Chicken - pieces Savoury dishes Casseroles
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16 Cooking charts Grilling For many meats grilling is considered to be a healthier option than frying. Recently, grilling has also become a popular way to cook vegetables. Tips for successful grilling GRILL and ECO GRILL Preheat the grill for five minutes before using it. Grill with the oven door open at the first stop-position. Place food on the three-piece grill/roast system, and slot it into one of the upper shelf positions (see the ‘Grilling chart’ for the most appropriate she
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17 Cooking charts Grilling chart GRILL/ECO GRILL FAN GRILL o Food Shelf Temp Time (mins) Shelf Temp C Time (mins) Beef Steak - rare 3 High 8-10 Steak - medium 4 High 10-15 Steak - well done 4 High 15-20 Hamburgers - well done 4 High 12-15 5 180-200 15-20 Meatballs - well done 4 High 12-15 5 180-200 15-25 Lamb Chops - medium 4 High 15-20 4 180-200 15-20 Chops - well done 4 High 20-25 4 190-200 20-25 Rack - medium 6 190-200 25-35 Pork Chops - well done 4 High 15-20 5 180-200 20-30 Ham steaks - w
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18 Cooking charts Grilling chart continued... GRILL/ECO GRILL FAN GRILL o Food Shelf Temp Time (mins) Shelf Temp C Time (mins) Family favourites Fruit crumble 7 150-160 30-40 Macaroni cheese 7 175-180 20-25 Lasagne 7 150-160 25-30 Moussaka 7 150-160 30-35 Cannelloni 5 150-160 25-30 Vegetables 5 175-200 20-30 Snacks Cheese on toast 2 High 4-5 Nachos 4 175 10-15 This chart refers to shelf positions in the full-sized oven. The above temperatures and times are a guide only and you may need to
