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Oven functions
upper outer and lower elements
Heat comes from both the upper and lower elements. The fan is not used in this function.
Ideal for cakes and foods that require baking for a long time or at low temperatures.
This function is not suitable for multi-shelf cooking.
Ideal for moist foods that take a longer time to cook eg rich fruit cake.
Bake
fan plus upper outer and lower elements
The oven fan circulates hot air from the top outer and the lower elements and distributes it
around the oven cavity.
Food cooked tends to brown more quickly than foods cooked on the traditional Bake function.
You may need to decrease the time from that recommended in traditional recipes.
Use Fan Bake at a low temperature: 50°C for drying fruit, vegetables and herbs.
Ideal for single shelf baking that takes less than an hour to cook – foods such as muffins, scones and
cupcakes or things like enchiladas.
Fan Bake