Fisher & Paykel BI453 - Manual

4 Overview of oven models Fig.1 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)...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Manual returns the oven to manual control during automatic cooking or when automatic ...

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 ...

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. GR...

13 Oven shelves Shelf positions 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 oven floor. Shelf supports The shelf supports hold the wire shelves and the grill...

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 jui...

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 BAKE FAN FORCED FAN BAKE CLASSIC BAKE GRILL FAN GRILL Baked products Biscuits - single tray Biscuits - 2-3 trays Slices Butter ...

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 op...

17 Cooking charts Grilling chart GRILL/ECO GRILL FAN GRILL Food Shelf Temp Time (mins) Shelf Temp oC 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 1...

19 Cooking charts Baking Your built-in oven gives you an outstanding choice of baking options (see ‘Cooking functions’). Tips for successful baking Preheat the oven while you prepare your food – many baked items should not be left long before baking. Read the recipe and assemble the ingredients on t...

20 Cooking charts Baking chart BAKE Food Shelf Temp o C Time (mins) Baked products Biscuits 6 170-180 10-15 Slices 7 160-175 20-30 Shortbread 6 135-145 25-35 Cake - butter/choc 7 150-170 55-75 Cake - fruit light 7 150-160 70-90 Cake - fruit rich 7 135-150 4-6 hrs Sponge 7 170-190 25-35 Muffins 6 200...

21 FAN BAKE FAN FORCED Shelf Temp o C Time (mins) Shelf Temp o C Time (mins) 6 160-175 8-12 5, 7 170-180 10-15 7 150-170 20-30 7 160-175 20-30 6 125-235 20-30 6 135-145 20-30 7 150-160 45-65 7 150-170 55-75 7 140-150 60-80 7 145-155 80-100 7 125-145 4-6 hrs 7 130-150 4-6 hrs 7 160-175 20-30 7 170-19...

22 Cooking charts Roasting Your built-in oven is equipped to handle a variety of roasts. Tips for successful roasting When cooking large cuts of meat, times and temperatures are based on 30 minutes per 500 g/1 lb. Times and temperatures given below are guidelines and small adjustments may be necessa...

23 Cooking charts Roasting chart Food Shelf Temp o C Mins/500 g Internal temp o C Meat Beef - rare 7 160-170 30-35 50-60 Beef - medium 7 160-170 35-45 65-70 Beef - well done 7 160-170 45-60 75-80 Mutton - well done 7 160-170 45-60 75-80 Hogget - medium 7 160-170 30-40 65-70 Hogget - well done 7 160-...

24 Care and cleaning - oven Cleaning the outside of the oven Important! Do not use abrasive cleaners or a steam cleaner on the outside surfaces of the oven. Before cleaning the outside of your oven, we recommend you turn the oven off at the wall.Wipe the oven’s outside surfaces often, using warm wat...

25 Removing and replacing the oven lamp Always turn the oven off at the wall before touching an oven lamp. To clean the oven more easily, pull off the glass cover. If you need to replace the light, simply unscrew it. Removing and replacing the shelf supports 1 Push the shelf slides in position 7 bac...

26 Ceramic cooktop (CTE) The ceramic cooktop is made from glass ceramic, a tough material which is not affected by changes in temperature. Elements Your cooktop has four individual elements, one of which is a dual circuit element. The diameters of the cooking area are clearly marked. The elements be...

27 Ceramic cooktop (CTE) Surface hot indicator lights The surface hot indicator lights are marked on the ceramic glass. The indicator lights will glow when the glass above an element is hot. They will continue to glow after the element has been turned off until the glass has cooled to a temperature ...

28 Care and cleaning - ceramic cooktop (CTE) Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop To clean your cooktop: 1 Remove baked-on spills while they are still warm, using the razor blade scraper supplied. 2 Wipe clean with a damp, soapy cloth. 3 Allow to cool, then apply ceramic glass cooktop cleaner to soile...

29 Before you call for service or assistance ... Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide and check that: 1 Your product is correctly installed. 2 You are familiar with its normal operation. If after checking these points you still need assista...