Westinghouse WVE6314DD - User Manual

Conditions of use

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
• Farm houses
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments
• Bed and breakfast type environments

Please ensure you read the instruction manual fully before you call for service, or a full service fee could be applicable.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

Adherence to the directions for use in this manual is extremely important for health and safety. Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed and operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual.

Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference.

The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings:

Cabinet construction for your appliance

For the best integration within a kitchen, install the appliance in a standard 600mm wide cupboard that gives a flush fit with the surrounding cupboard fronts as shown in Fig. A. A recess of 20 mm is ideal.

The appliance can also be installed using a proud fit to the surrounding cupboard as shown in Fig. B.

Fig. A

Levelling oven

Place a level in the oven as below, making sure the level sits on the front and rear forms.

Non-pyrolytic underbench ovens

Your underbench oven looks best when the control panel is directly under the benchtop. An upper infill panel may have to be added if the cooktop placed above the benchtop is too deep.

Refer to cooktop installation instructions for required clearance between cooktop and oven.

WVE6313, WVE6314 models come with 10A power cord for ‘Plug & Play’. 10A powerpoint is needed.

Preparing your appliance for the first time

• Please remove all internal boxes and bags from the oven before operation.
• Please wipe out the oven interior prior to operation with warm soapy water and polish dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not close the oven door until the oven is completely dry.
• If your appliance is fitted with a mechanical “Auto Off” timer, make sure it is set to “Off” marker for manual operation.

Side racks

• The side racks attach to each side of your oven. There is a left hand and right hand version (see image below for details).
• Insert the rear peg into the rear access hole provided, ensuring that the peg is fully inserted.
• Then locate the front peg into the front access hole and push in firmly.

Shelves and trays

The shelves are designed so that they have maximum extension but cannot be accidentally pulled right out.

To fit a shelf to side racks:

1. Rest the rear edge of the shelf on the lower guide rail of the side rack - see diagram. Ensure the same rail positions on both sides of the oven are being engaged.
2. With the front edge raised, begin to slide the shelf in between the guide rails of the side rack.
3. Once the detents have passed the front edge of the side rack, the shelf can be pushed fully in.

4. When fully inserted the shelf should not interfere with the closed oven door.

Understanding your oven functions

Your oven will have the following functions.

Fan Forced Heat comes from the element surrounding the fan. This fan circulates the hot air around the oven cavity so that you can put your food in different places in the oven and still cook them at the same time. You can use the “Fan Forced” function for multi-shelf cooking, reheating cooked foods, pastries and complete oven meals. It will cook at a lower temperature and be faster than baking. Please note that some variation in browning is normal.

Defrost The “Defrost” function uses low temperature air which is circulated by the fan. You can defrost (thaw) your food before you cook it. Also you may use “Defrost” to raise yeast dough or to dry fruit, vegetables or herbs.

Fan & Grill

“Fan & Grill” offers you the benefits of both “Bake” and traditional “Grill” functions. The grill element turns on and off to maintain the set temperature while the fan circulates the heated air. The oven door remains closed for “Fan & Grill”. You can use “Fan & Grill” for large cuts of meat in the oven which gives you a result that is similar to “rotisserie” cooked meat. Put your food on a shelf in the second lowest shelf position. Put the grill dish on the lowest shelf position to catch any spills. When using “Fan & Grill” it is not necessary to turn the food over during the cooking cycle. Set temperature to 180°C.

Grill “Grill” directs radiant heat from the powerful upper element onto the food. You can use the “Grill” function for tender cuts of meat, steak, chops, sausages, fish, cheese toasties and other quick cooking foods. Grill with the oven door closed. Preheat your grill for 3 minutes to get the best results. This will help seal in the natural juices of steak, chops etc. for a better flavour. You can slide your grill dish into either of the 2 spaces within the upper pairs of support rails.

Cooling/Venting fan

Condensation and steam

This appliance is supplied with an exclusive system which produces a natural circulation of air and the constant recycling of steam. This steam makes it possible to cook in a steamy environment ensuring that dishes are soft inside and crusty on the outside. This process also reduces cooking time and energy consumption. During cooking, steam may be produced and released when the door is opened. This is absolutely normal. When food is heated, it produces steam in the same way a boiling kettle does. When steam comes into contact with the oven door glass, it will condense and produce water droplets. To reduce condensation, ensure that the oven is pre-heated before placing food in the oven cavity. It is recommended that condensation is wiped away after each use of the oven.

The effects of dishes on cooking results

Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity, colour etc. which affects the way they transfer heat to the food.

• Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning.
• Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning.
• To increase base browning simply lower the shelf position. To increase top browning, raise the shelf position.
• Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure even browning.
• Single level cooking gives best results in conventional modes. If cooking on more than one level use a fan cooking function.

Operating your oven temperature selector

A thermostat controls the temperature in your appliance. The temperature can be selected within the specified range. To set the temperature, turn the temperature selector in a clockwise direction to the desired setting. An indicator light above the temperature selector will come on. When the set temperature is reached, the element switches off and the indicator light goes off. When the oven temperature falls below the set temperature, the element switches on and the oven indicator light comes on again.

Pre-heating your appliance

For best results when baking you must pre-heat the oven for 30 minutes. Pre-heat the grill for 3 minutes to obtain best results. Pre-heating your appliance allows it to reach the required temperature quickly and efficiently. When baking bread or cakes, load the oven as quickly as possible after pre-heating and leave the oven door open for the shortest time. This will minimise loss of heat from the oven and ensure the best results.

Cooking with your timer

120 minute “Auto off” timer

The 120 minute timer features an automatic oven cut off This means that a cooking period of up to 120 minutes can be set. When the timer has counted back to “Auto off”, a bell will sound and the oven will automatically switch off.

Once automatic baking is complete, return to manual operation by setting the timer to the “OFF” mark.

Hints and tips

The temperature and baking times in the tables are guidelines only. They depend on the recipes and the quality and quantity of the ingredients used.

Baking

For best baking results preheat oven for 30 minutes.

Your oven may bake or roast differently to the appliance you had before. Adapt your usual settings such as temperature, cooking time and shelf position to the values in the tables.

Use the lower temperature the first time.

If you cannot find the settings for a special recipe, look for the similar one.

You can extend baking times by 10-15 minutes if you bake cakes on more than one shelf position.

Cakes and pastries at different heights do not always brown equally at first. If this occurs, do not change the temperature setting. The differences equalise during the baking procedure.

Trays in the oven can twist during baking. When the trays become cold again, the distortions disappear.

Oven shelves

Use the oven efficiently, by cooking many trays of food at the same time. For example:

• Cook 2 trays of scones, small cakes or sausage rolls.
• Cook a roast dinner at the same time as you cook chips or vegetables.

It is not recommended to use more than 2 shelves at a time. When cooking with 2 shelves use an oven fan function.

Roasting meat

• Place the meat in the oven and set the temperature between 180°C and 200°C. (It is recommended to wrap your meats in an oven roasting bag or foil to prevent fats and oils from splattering, making it easier to clean your oven.)
• Use the grill/oven dish and grill insert. Place the meat on the insert.
• Do not pierce the meat, as this will allow juices to escape.
• When the meat is cooked, take the roast out of the oven, wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand for about 10 minutes. This will help retain the juices when the meat is carved.

The table shows temperatures and cooking times for different kinds of meat. These may vary depending on the thickness or bone content of the meat.

Roasting poultry and fish

• Place the poultry or fish in an oven set at a moderate temperature of 180°C.
• Place a layer of foil over the fish for about three quarters of the cooking time.

The table shows temperatures and cooking times for different kinds of fish and poultry. These may vary depending on the thickness or bone content of the meat.

Choosing the best oven settings

The following table is intended as a guide and experience may show some variation in cooking times necessary to meet individual requirements. It may be necessary to change some cooking times and temperatures from your previous oven. For best results when baking preheat your oven for 30 minutes.

Conventional cooking

Fan forced cooking

* Counting from the bottom shelf up. †A tray should be placed on the bottom shelf position, covered with foil, to catch any fat.

Grilling hints

As a method of cooking, grilling can be used to:

• Enhance the flavours of vegetables, fish, poultry and meat.
• Seal the surface of the food and retain the natural juices.

This table shows how to grill different types of meat:

Guide to better grilling

These times should only be used as a rough guide and remember to turn the food over halfway through the cooking process (except with fan grill).

For better grilling results, follow these easy instructions:

1. Remove oven/grill dish and grill insert and preheat grill for about 3 minutes.
2. Choose only prime cuts of meat or fish. If the cut is less than 5mm thick it will dry out. If the cut is more than 40mm thick, the outside may burn whilst the inside remains raw.
3. Do not place aluminium foil under the food as this prevents fats and oils from draining away, which could result in a fire.
4. Baste the food during cooking with butter, olive oil or marinade.
5. Use tongs to turn food as a fork pierces the surface allowing juices to escape.

Fan gril

The Fan & Grill function will assist the grilling process by circulating the heat evenly around the food. The recommended temperature setting for Fan & Grill function is 180°C.

1. Place the oven/grill dish on the bottom rack.
2. Place meat/poultry on an oven shelf above the oven/ grill dish.
3. Wipe off any oil or fat which spatters while the oven is still warm.

There is no need to turn the meat as both sides are cooked at the same time.

Get to know the oven with this ‘Simple Test Cake’

Although we strive for a perfect performing oven, it’s possible that there will be some variation in colour when baking. Therefore, we suggest this simple, easy and delicious to make Simple Test Cake, it can help you understand your new oven. All ovens do sometimes have hot or cold spots, therefore it is important to judge with your eye as you may require to rotate during baking.

‘Simple Test Cake’

125g butter, softened to room temperature

1 cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence

4 large eggs

2 cups self-raising flour

pinch of salt

4 tablespoons (80mL) full-cream milk

Method:

Butter base and sides of 2, 20cm straight-sided round or square cake pans. Then line the base with grease proof or baking paper.

Preheat oven to moderate ‘180°C’ (170°C fan forced) and ensure oven shelf is in the centre position of oven.

Cream softened butter and sugar until light in colour.

Add vanilla essence.

Then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Sift flour and salt into the mixture and beat until well combined.

Add milk and beat or stir to combine.

Spoon mixture equally between prepared cake pans.

Bake in preheated oven, middle shelf for about 25 to 35 minutes or until when tested with a fine cake skewer it comes out clean or the edges of the cakes have come away slightly from the sides of the cake pans.

Remove from oven to wire cake rack and rest for 5 minutes before removing from cake pans. Cool completely.

To Serve: sandwich together with your favourite jam or conserve, and dust top with pure icing sugar.

Enamel

Rub persistent stains vigorously with a nylon scourer or creamed powder cleansers.

Stainless steel

All grades of stainless steel can stain, discolour or become greasy. You must clean these areas regularly by following the procedures below, if you want your appliance to look its best, perform well and have a long life.

Glass

Glass surfaces on doors and control panels are best cleaned immediately after soiling. A damp cloth may help remove baked on food deposits. Oven cleaners can be used to remove stubborn marks and stains.

Oven

Grill

Cleaning your oven accessories

Removing the trays and shelves from your appliance

• Slide the dish and shelves towards you until they reach the front stop.
• Tilt them up at the front to clear the side supports, taking care not to spill the contents.
• Lift the dish and shelves clear.
• Wash the dish, insert and shelves in hot soapy water.
• Reverse the above steps to put the grill tray and shelves back again.
• Ensure that they are placed between the 2 support wires.

Removing the side racks

1. Grasp the middle wire at the front.
2. Pull firmly inwards while pushing back.

Removing and replacing the oven back light and side light (where fitted)

• Turn oven light glass anticlockwise to remove it for globe replacement.
• To remove side light, place a spoon under the light glass and lever off. Replace globe and snap glass cover back into position.
• A special high temperature resistant globe should be used. This can be purchased from Electrolux Customer Care Centre.

Releasing the grill element

Retaining wire models - The upper grill element is secured with a hanger clip which can be removed to help clean the oven cavity ceiling. To remove the hanging clip push the sides of the clip in the direction of the arrows. After cleaning, raise the grill element and secure clip back into position.

Cleaning the oven door

Removing the oven door

• Open the door fully to access the hings then rotate the ‘stirrups’ (highlighted in the diagram) on both hinges fully to the open position.

• Slowly close the oven door until it stops against the ‘stirrups’ (about 45°).

• Grasp the oven door with a hand each side of the door and remove it from the oven by pulling it towards you.

• Lay the oven door with the outer side facing downwards on something soft and flat (for example a blanket on a kitchen table) to prevent scratches.

Removing oven door top trim

• Take hold of the grid embossed sections of the door trim at each end and press inwards to release the clips. Remove the door trim by pulling it towards you.

Removing the door glass panels

• Lift the black bordered glass panel out of the guide and place on something soft and flat to prevent scratches.

Cleaning the door glass panels

Re-assembling the door glass panels

• Insert the black bordered glass panel ensuring the painted surface is facing to the downside.

Re-assembling the top door trim

• Take hold of the top door trim at each side and position it to the inside edge of the glass.
• Push the trim down with its top edge over glass panel until the clip snaps in on each side of the trim.

• Push the middle of the trim down to ensure it is straight and firm against the glass panel.

Fitting the oven door

• Take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and with the door at an angle of 45o, position the recesses at the bottom of the door onto the hinge arms of the oven. Let the door slide down the hinge arms as far as it will go.

• Open the door fully to access the hinges.
• Rotate the ‘stirrups’ (see the diagram below) until they lock into the hook. The oven door may now be closed.

Faults

If there is a problem with the oven, please:

• Check the points listed below before calling for service. It may be possible to avoid a call by fixing the problem yourself – and so continue cooking.
• For cooking problems refer to “Dealing with cooking problems”.

Data Plate

When you need information, service or spare parts please be prepared to tell us the:

• Model number
• Serial number

These are shown on the data plate. The data plate is visible when the oven or grill door is open.

If you need more information, please contact the Customer Care Centre. See back page for contact details.

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