Fisher & Paykel AeroTech User Manual

Wall Oven

User Guide

A NOTE TO YOU 1

SPECIAL TALENTS 2

OVEN SAFETY 4

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROTECHTMOVEN

Location of Features & Accessories 6

USING YOUR OVEN

Setting the Clock 8
Oven Modes 10
Optilevel

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Accessories 14
Oven Operation 16
User Select Options 23
Cooking Charts 25

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning Your Oven 32
Self Cleaning Mode 33
Trouble Shooting 35

WARRANTY

For USA and Canada 38
For New Zealand & Australia 39
Proof of Purchase 40

CUSTOMER CARE 41

CONTENTS

ANOTETOYOU

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCE!

Thank you for purchasing a Fisher & Paykel oven. This User Guide will explain how to operate and maintain your new
appliance properly and safely. Please read the whole guide carefully before starting to use your oven.

IMPORTANT

It is important that the User Guide should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance
be sold or transferred to another owner, always ensure that the User Guide is left with the appliance in order that the
new owner can familiarize themselves with the appliance and the relevant warnings.

OPTILEVEL

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Allows you to choose the optimum shelf position. With thirteen different positions
available Optilevel TMgives you the ultimate in cooking flexibility.

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Dynamic true convection gives an even air temperature throughout the entire oven
providing you with excellent results every time.

SPECIAL TALENTS

BLUE DIAMOND

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PORCELAIN INTERIOR

Three halogen lights and Blue Diamond TMporcelain enamel teamed with crisp contours
and refined elegance make this oven a pleasure to use.

DIALTRONIC

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Precise electronics teamed with individual displays and a familiar dial gives you
simplicity in control.

OVEN SAFETY

YOUR SAFETY IS IMPORTANT TO US

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow instructions.

THIS SYMBOL ALERTS YOU TO HAZARDS SUCH AS FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR OTHER INJURIES.
IT ALSO WARNS YOU OF THINGS THAT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR OVEN.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the oven, follow basic precautions including the following:

GENERAL

Read all the instructions before using the oven. Use the oven only for its intended purpose as described in these instructions.
Install your oven in accordance with the provided installation instructions. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by

a qualified technician.

Do not use your oven for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start.
Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the oven is in use. They should never be

allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

Wear appropriate apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or hanging garments when using the oven. They could ignite or melt if they touch

an element or hot surface or you could be burned.

Use only dry oven mitts or potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let

potholders touch hot or heating elements. Do not use a towel or a bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch fire.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. They could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the fire/flames or use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to

a qualified technician.

Do not store things children might want above the oven. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged or not working properly.

If you receive a damaged product, contact your dealer or installer immediately. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

Children or persons with a disability that may limit their ability to use the appliance should have a competent person instruct them in its

use. This person should be satisfied that they can then use the appliance without danger to themselves or their surroundings.

WARNING

WARNING

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OVEN SAFETY

WHEN USING THE OVEN

Do not touch heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven. Heating elements may be hot even though they

are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use do not
touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the oven, such as the oven vent opening and the
oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns.

Always position oven shelves in the desired location while oven is cool. If a shelf must be removed while the

oven is hot do not let the potholder contact hot heating elements in the oven or the base of the oven.

Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do not heat unopened food containers. They can build up pressure that may cause the container to burst and

result in injury.

Always keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow the cookware manufacturers instructions.
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the oven.

CARE AND CLEANING

Small amounts of harmful chemicals are given off in the self-cleaning cycle from insulation and food

decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Venting with
a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self-cleaning can minimize exposure.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner, oven liner or protective coating of any kind should be

used in or around any part of the oven.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the three-piece broiling system, any cookware and the oven shelves. Do

not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts.

Do not clean the door or cavity seals (gaskets) or use any oven cleaning products on the seals. They are essential

for a good seal and efficient operation of the oven.

Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seals.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean your oven.
Clean only parts recommended in this User Guide.

For more information, see Care and Cleaning, page 32.

LOCATION OF FEATURES

LOCATION OF FEATURES

The diagram below shows you what features your oven has and where they are located. (Double oven model shown).
More specific information on these features is given on the following pages.

Please read this information carefully before using your oven.

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1. Control Panel

2. Door Handle

3. Oven Window

4. Upper Oven

5. Lower Oven

(double models only)

Note : Upper oven door (with logo) and lower

oven door are not interchangable.

6. Model & Serial Number

7. Self Clean Latch

8. Door Seal

9. Cavity Seal

10. Broil Element

11. Oven Lights

12. Cooking Probe Socket

13. Aero

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Fan & Concealed Element

14. Lower Concealed Element

15. Door Hinge

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YOUR OVEN COMES WITH THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES

1 Pizza Stone & Paddle2 Non-Stick Cookie Sheets per oven

3 Dual Wire Shelves per oven

1 Cooking Probe per oven
1 Three-piece Broiling System per oven

(wire rack, grid and pan)

1 Tough Glass Tray

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AEROTECH

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OVEN

SETTING THE CLOCK

Before you begin using your AeroTechTMoven, please read the following sections to familiarize yourself with
its features.

BEFORE YOU FIRST USE YOUR OVEN

As your oven is connected to a power supply for the first time, a tone will sound and the clock display will light up
momentarily. The clock display will show ‘AM12:00’ and the colon ( : ) will flash. Next, set the clock.

SETTING THE CLOCK

This clock has a default 12 hour display. ‘AM12:00’ will be shown when the oven has been turned on at the wall and the
colon will flash. While the colon is flashing rotate the SETTING SELECTOR until the correct time of day is showing. Press
CLOCK to adopt the time you have set or wait 8 seconds and the setting will be automatically adopted. Refer to the
User Select Options on page 23 for instructions on how to change the clock to display 24 hour time.

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1. Clock Display

2. Clock button

- Allows you to set the clock.

3. Setting Selector/Push to Clear

- Turn this knob to set the:
clock/timer/probe temperature/cook time/stop time.
Press this knob to clear the display.

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USING YOUR OVEN

OVEN MODE DIAL & DISPLAY

Turn clockwise to select your desired oven mode.
When the mode is set, the lights and cooling fan will
come on.

TEMPERATURE DIAL & DISPLAY

Turn clockwise to select the oven temperature you
want to cook at. The default setting for the
temperature display is degrees F. Refer to the User
Select Options on page 23 for instructions on how to
change the temperature display settings.

Note: For Double Oven models, controls on the left
are for the upper cavity and controls on the right are
for the lower cavity.

PREHEATING YOUR OVEN

Always preheat your oven when using the following modes: TrueAero, AeroBake, Bake, AeroPastry and Pastry Bake.
Remember to position shelves in the oven before preheating.
When your oven is preheating, your selected cooking temperature is displayed alternately with the actual oven

temperature. When the oven has reached the selected temperature an audible beep will sound and the temperature
display will change from red to green (stainless steel models) or orange to white (Iridium models).

Preheating your oven is not required when using Roast and AeroBroil.

The AeroTechTMoven is equipped with a fast preheat function. In TrueAero, AeroBake, Bake, AeroPastry and Pastry Bake it
will heat to 350oF / 175oC from cold in under 10 minutes and to 450oF / 220oC in under 15 minutes.

Note: If you want to change the oven mode and/or temperature during operation, turn the oven mode and temperature
dials to OFF and wait for the temperature and mode lights to dim before selecting your new settings. This will reactivate
the preheat function.

INTRODUCTION TO

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: FISHER & PAYKEL'S DYNAMIC TRUE CONVECTION SYSTEM

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

Fisher & Paykel AeroTechTMis an enhanced convection cooking system. Air is drawn through spiral intakes at the center of the

rear cover and pushed out around the oven cavity in a dynamic turbulent motion. The soft contours of the interior promotes even
airflow throughout the entire oven providing the ideal environment for multi-shelf cooking.

The large cavity provides ample usable space, which is illuminated by three interior halogen floodlights. Visual feedback of
cooking progress is instant. Active venting incorporates a fan and smoke eliminator to remove odours when required.

OVEN MODES

Your Fisher & Paykel AeroTechTMoven has 9 cooking modes plus Warm and Self Clean. These modes use different combinations of
elements and the convection fan to give you maximum flexibility when cooking.

The modes are explained in the following pages. Which elements are being used and the nature of the oven environment is
also described.

Bake

Pastry Bake
Self Clean
Warm
Roast
Broil
Maxi Broil

OVEN MODES

PASTRY BAKE

Uses the heat from the lower element only, this is a traditional cooking mode which is suitable for
recipes that were developed in older ovens. For best results, cook on only one shelf at a time. Perfect
for foods that require delicate cooking and have a pastry base, like custard tarts, quiches and
cheesecake or anything that does not require direct heat and browning on the top surface.

The oven fan circulates hot air from the top outer and lower concealed elements and distributes it
around the oven cavity. Food cooked using the AeroBake mode tends to brown more quickly than
foods cooked on conventional modes like Bake. AeroBake is great for crisping pastry in lemon
meringue pie and vegetable phyllo parcels. AeroBake at a low temperature (120°F / 50°C) is ideal for
drying fruit, vegetables and herbs.

Heat from the lower concealed element is circulated throughout the oven cavity by the oven fan.
Excellent for sweet and savory pastry foods, for moist breads and brownies and cookies that you want
extra chewy. AeroPastry is the mode we recommend for the pizza stone.

BAKE

Heat comes from the top outer and lower concealed elements. Bake is the conventional cooking mode,
suitable for single shelf cooking. It is ideal for foods that require long cooking periods or cooking at low
temperatures, like meringues and rich fruitcakes. Bake at 100°F / 30°C is great for proofing bread.

TrueAero is a very flexible method of cooking. A concealed heating element surrounding the fan in the
rear of the oven heats air which is then blown into the cavity. The consistent temperature creates an
ideal oven environment giving baking which is well risen and evenly colored. Cookies are crisp on the
outside and chewy in the middle, meat and poultry is delicously browned and sizzling while remaining
juicy and tender. Casseroles are cooked to perfection and reheating is quick and efficient. TrueAero is
the mode to choose for multi-shelf cooking and complete oven meals.

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WARM

Warm is a constant low heat of 165°F / 75°C. It is excellent for keeping cooked food hot and
warming plates and serving dishes. To reheat food from cold; use TrueAero and change to Warm
when the food is hot, as this mode will not bring cold food up to a temperature high enough to kill
any harmful bacteria.

BROIL

Broil delivers intense heat from the inner region of the top element. Great when you need to quickly broil
smaller dishes, for example Crème Brulee, or 1 – 2 portions of your usual favorites, like crispy chicken
breasts or 1 T-bone steak. Broil takes a minute or so to warm up and is carried out with the door closed.
Power levels are expressed as a percentage from LO (50% power) to HI (100% power).

MAXI BROIL

Maxi Broil delivers intense heat from the entire top element. It is the most suitable mode for ‘finishing off’ many
meals, for example browning the top of potato gratin and frittata as well as cooking smaller cuts of meat. Use
Maxi Broil to toast garlic bread or make crostini as well as broiling all your usual favorites. Maxi Broil takes a
minute or so to warm up and is carried out with the door closed. Power levels are expressed as a percentage
from LO (50% power) to HI (100% power).

ROAST

Roast is a two step program that has been developed to help you cook delicious roasts effortlessly.
Place the meat in the cold oven and the first stage will sear the meat at a high temperature for 20
minutes to crisp and brown the exterior. The oven then automatically drops to a lower, selected
temperature for the remainder of the cooking time, giving you a moist and juicy roast. Roast can be
used with or without the cooking probe and is also great for cooking vegetables.

AeroBroil produces food with a finish that is similar to a rotisserie. Meat, poultry and vegetables cook
beautifully; food is crisp and brown on the outside while the inside remains moist and tender. Try using this
mode with foods you might usually fry, like meatballs. Great for chops, cutlets and ground beef burgers as well
as for vegetables with delicious caramelized flavors. Use a short preheat for best results.

OVEN MODES

SELF CLEAN

This oven features a pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle that takes care of the mess and grime that is traditionally
associated with oven cleaning. During Self Clean the oven reaches higher temperatures than it does for
cooking and this burns off and breaks down soil and grease deposits. A smoke eliminator and active venting
system eradicates odour. The ash residue that remains can simply be removed from the cool oven with a
damp cloth or sponge.

ALL ABOUT THE ACTIVE VENT AND COOLING FAN

The Active Vent fan allows perfect results in all modes with the oven door closed. A cooling fan will come on automatically
whenever the oven is in use and blow air out below the oven door. During Broil, Maxi Broil, AeroBroil and Self Clean the cooling
fan runs at a higher speed in order to keep your oven exterior cool.