Condensation and steam, Cookware, The effects of dishes on cooking results – John Lewis JLBIOS661 User Manual

Page 12: The safety thermostat, The cooling fan

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Warning! Do not cover any part of
the oven with aluminium foil while
cooking, as this could cause a heat
build-up which would affect the baking
results and damage the oven enamel.
Always place pans, heat-resisting pans
and aluminium trays on the shelf which
has been inserted in the shelf runners.

Condensation and steam

The oven is supplied with an exclusive system
which produces a natural circulation of air and
the constant recycling of steam. This system
makes it possible to cook in a steamy
environment and keep the dishes soft inside
and crusty outside. Moreover, the cooking
time and energy consumption are reduced to
a minimum. During cooking steam may be
produced which can be released when
opening the oven door. This is absolutely
normal.

Warning! Always stand back from
the oven when opening the oven door
during cooking or at the end of it to
allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.

When food is heated, it produces
steam in the same way as a boiling
kettle does. When steam comes in
contact of the oven door glass, it will
condense and produce water
droplets.

To reduce condensation, ensure the oven is
well heated before placing food in the oven
cavity. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) will then be necessary before any
cooking.
We recommend you to wipe away
condensation after each use of the appliance.

Cookware

• Use any oven proof cookware which will

withstand temperatures of 250°C.

• Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not

be placed directly against the grid covering
the fan at the back of the oven, or placed
on the oven base.

• Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm

x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict
the circulation of heat and may affect
performance.

The effects of dishes on
cooking results

Dishes and tins vary in their thickness,
conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the
way they transmit heat to the food inside
them.
A -aluminium, earthenware, oven

glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce
cooking and base browning

B -enamelled cast iron, anodised

aluminium, aluminium with non-stick
interior and coloured exterior and dark,
heavy utensils increase cooking and base
browning.

The Safety Thermostat

This oven is provided with a safety
thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of the
main thermostat, and consequent
overheating, the safety device will stop the
power supply to the appliance. If this happens,
call your local repair agent. Under no
circumstances should you attempt to repair
the appliance yourself.

The Cooling Fan

The oven is provided with a cooling fan, meant
to keep the front panel, the knobs and the
oven door handle cool. The cooling fan

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