Fisher & Paykel OM60 User manual

USER GUIDE

NZ AU GB IE SG

MICROWAVE OVEN

OM60 model

1

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are subject to

change at any time. For current details about model and specification availability

in your country, please go to our website fisherpaykel.com or contact your local

Fisher & Paykel dealer.

Safety and warnings 2

Introduction 15

First use 16

User preference settings 21

Starting your oven 24

Cooking mode tables 25

Traditional cooking 26

Automatic cooking 27

Microwave cooking 29

Recipes 34

Troubleshooting 37

Warranty and service 39

2

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

Installation

WARNING!

Fire hazard

Do not use adapters, reducers, or branching

devices to connect this appliance to the

mains power supply.

Failure to follow this advice may result in

overheating, burning, or fire.

WARNING!

Cut Hazard

Take care – some edges are sharp.

Failure to use caution could result in injury

or cuts.

WARNING!

Electrical shock hazard

Before carrying out any work on the

electrical section of the appliance, it must

be disconnected from the mains electricity

supply.

Connection to a good ground wiring system

is absolutely essential

and mandatory.

Alterations to the domestic wiring system

must only be made by a qualified electrician

Failure to follow this advice may result in

electrical shock or death.

3

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

ySave these instructions for the local inspectors use.

yTo avoid hazard, follow these instructions carefully

before installing or using

this appliance.

yPlease make this information available to the person

installing the appliance – doing so could reduce your

installation costs.

yThis oven is to be installed and connected to the

electricity supply only by an authorised person.

yIf the installation requires alterations to the domestic

electrical system, call a qualified electrician. The

electrician should also check that the socket cable

section is suitable for the electricity drawn by the

oven.

yThe oven must be earthed.

yInstallation must comply with your local building and

electricity regulations.

yThis appliance must be installed and connected to

the mains power supply only

by a suitably qualified person according to these

installation instructions and

in compliance with any applicable local building and

electricity regulations.

Failure to install the appliance correctly could

invalidate any warranty or liability claims.

yIf the power supply cable is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or

similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

yA circuit breaker is recommended.

yDo not use adaptors, reducers or branching devices

to connect the oven to the mains electricity supply,

as they can cause overheating and burning.

yMake sure the cavity is completely sealed with no

gaps. This is to ensure the oven cooling system

functions correctly.

4

Operation

Your oven has been carefully designed to operate safely during normal cooking

procedures. Please keep the following safety instructions in mind when you are using it:

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yTo reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons or damage when using the oven, follow the

important safety instructions listed below:

yRead all the instructions before using the oven. Use

the oven only for its intended purpose as described

in these instructions.

yProper installation: be sure your appliance is

properly installed and earthed by a qualified

technician.

yIsolating switch: make sure this oven is connected

to a circuit which incorporates an isolating switch

providing full disconnection from the power supply.

yHousehold appliances are not intended to be played

with by children.

yDo not leave children alone. Children should not

be left alone or unattended in the area where the

appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to

sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

yOnly use utensils that are suitable for use in

microwave ovens.

yWhen heating food in plastic or paper containers,

keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of

ignition.

WARNING!

Electrical Shock Hazard

Turn the oven off at the wall before

replacing the oven lamp.

Failure to follow this advice may result in

electrical shock or death.

5

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yChildren of less than 8 years old must be kept away

from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8

years and above, and persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience

and knowledge, if they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning the use of the appliance

in a safe way and they understand the hazards

involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be

done by children without supervision.

yDo not place heavy objects on the oven door.

yWear proper apparel. Do not wear loose fitting or

hanging garments when using the appliance. They

could ignite or melt if they touch an element or hot

surface and you could be burned.

yIn addition, avoid using acid or alkaline substances

(such as lemon, vinegar, salt, tomatoes, etc.).

Avoid using products containing chlorine, acids or

abrasives, especially for cleaning painted parts.

yThis appliance is intended to be used in household

and similiar applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other

working environments;

- farm houses;

- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential

environments;

- bed and breakfast type environments.

yThe microwave oven is intended for heating food

and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and

heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp

cloth and similiar may lead to risk of injury, ignition

or fire.

6

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yUser servicing: do not repair or replace any part of

the appliance unless specifically recommended in the

manual. All other servicing should be referred to a

qualified technician.

yDo not use water on grease fires. Smother the

fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam type

extinguisher.

yUse 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 areas or

heating elements. Do not use a towel or a bulky cloth

for a potholder. It could catch fire.

yDo not heat unopened food containers. They can

build up pressure that may cause the container to

burst and result in injury.

ySafe food handling: leave food in the oven for as

short a time as possible before and after cooking.

This is to avoid contamination by organisms which

may cause food poisoning. Take particular care

during warm weather.

yAlways keep oven vents unobstructed.

yDo not operate your appliance by means of an

external timer or separate remote control system.

yCaution: hot air can blow from the vent at the base of

the oven as part of the oven’ cooling system.

yPlacement of oven shelves: always position shelves

in the desired location while the oven is cool (before

preheating). If a shelf must be removed while the

oven is hot, do not let the oven mitts or potholder

contact hot heating elements in the

oven or the base of the oven.

yThe contents of feeding bottles and baby food

jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature

checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

7

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yDo not clean the oven seal or use any oven-cleaning

products on it. It is essential for a good seal, which

ensures that the oven operates efficiently. Care

should be taken not to rub, damage or move it.

yDo not use oven cleaners, harsh/abrasive cleaning

agents, waxes, or polishes. No commercial oven

cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind

should be used in or around any part of the oven. Do

not use harsh/abrasive cleaners, scourers or sharp

metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since

they scratch

the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

yClean only the parts listed in this manual.

yEggs in their shells and whole hard-boiled eggs

should not be heated in microwave ovens since they

may explode, even after microwave heating has

ended.

yDo not store things children might want above the

oven. Children could be burned or injured while

climbing on the oven to retrieve items.

yDo not install or operate the appliance if it is

damaged or not working properly. If you receive a

damaged product, contact your dealer or installer

immediately.

yDo not operate microwave oven while empty.

yWARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged,

the oven must not be operated until it has been

repaired by a competent person.

yWARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a

competent person to carry out any service or repair

operation that involves the removal of a cover which

gives protection against exposure to microwave

energy.

8

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yWARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be

heated in sealed containers since they are liable to

explode.

yDo not use the oven if the door or the seals of the

door are damaged.

The oven may not be used until it is repaired by a

qualified service technician.

yUse only bakeware approved for oven use. Follow the

bakeware manufacturer’s instructions.

yThe oven must be cleaned regularly and all food

residues must be removed.

yFailure to keep the oven clean could cause

deterioration of the surfaces that could reduce the

life of the appliance and cause dangerous conditions.

yDo not use rough abrasives or sharp metal scrapers

to clean the glass door of the oven because they

could scratch the surface and cause the glass to

shatter.

yDo not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

yNever use enamelled baking dishes in the microwave

because it could cause a technical breakdown.

yThe cooking chamber must only be cooled with the

door closed. Check that nothing is stuck on the door

of the appliance. Even if the door is only ajar, nearby

cabinets can be damaged over time.

yDo not rest or lean on the open door of the appliance

and do not put dishware or accessories on it.

yIf smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the

appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle

any flames.

9

Unsuitable dishware

The flat grill must be removed when using the microwave and combined modes.

Use it only with traditional oven functions.

yTesting dishware: never turn on the microwave oven before you have put in the food.

The only exception allowed is testing dishware.

yPots and pans: use plates and crockery that are microwave safe.

yPackaging: never heat food covered in tin foil.

Beverages

yTo avoid delayed boiling

when heating liquids, always put a

spoon in the container.

WARNING!

Beverages containing spoons should be

placed in the centre of the glass turntable.

Metal components must stay at least 2 cm

from the walls of the oven and the inside

of the door. Sparks could damage the

inside of the glass door.

The oven’s identification plate is accessible

when the appliance is installed.

This identification plate, which is visible

when you open the door, shows all the

information you will need when requesting

replacement parts for the appliance.

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

yTo reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven

cavity:

yDo not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance

when paper, plastic or other combustible materials

are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate

cooking.

yRemove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bag in microwave oven.

yIf materials inside the microwave oven should

ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn

microwave oven off and disconnect the power

cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

yDo not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in

the cavity when not in use.

yLiquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to

be overheated beyond the boiling point without

appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling

when the container is removed from the microwave

oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT

IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER

WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED

INTO THE LIQUID.

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

11

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

yDo not overheat the liquid.

yStir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

yDo not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.

yAfter heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for at least 20 seconds

ybefore removing the container.

yUse extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

yIf the microwave oven is installed as a built-in,

observe the following instructions:

yDo not mount over a sink.

yDo not store anything directly on top of the

appliance surface when the appliance is in

operation.

yIf the microwave oven light fails, consult a

Fisher and Paykel authorised servicer.

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

12

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

About microwave cooking

yArrange food carefully. Place thickest areas towards outside of dish.

yWatch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount of time indicated and add more

as needed. Food severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.

yCover foods while cooking. Check recipe or cookbook for suggestions: paper towels,

wax paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Covers prevent spattering and help foods

to cook evenly.

yShield with small flat pieces of aluminum foil any thin areas of meat or poultry to

prevent overcooking before dense, thick areas are cooked thoroughly.

yStir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice during cooking, if possible.

yTurn foods over once during microwaving to speed cooking of foods such as chicken

and hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned over at least once.

yRearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through cooking both from top to bottom

and from the center of the dish to the outside.

yAdd standing time. Remove food from microwave oven and stir, if possible.

Cover for standing time which allows the food to finish cooking without overcooking.

yCheck for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking temperatures have been

reached.

Doneness signs include:

yFood steams throughout, not just at edge.

yCenter bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.

yPoultry thigh joints move easily.

yMeat and poultry show no pinkness.

yFish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

13

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

UTENSILS &

COVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION

BROIL, SLOW COOK

HIGH MIX/ROAST

LOW MIX/BAKE

Aluminum foil YES. Small flat pieces

of aluminum foil placed

smoothly on food can be

used to shield areas from

cooking or defrosting too

quickly. Keep foil at least

25mm from walls of oven.

NO NO

Aluminum

containers

YES. Can be used if ¾

filled with food. Keep 25mm

away from walls and do not

cover with foil.

YES. Broil-No

cover

YES. Can be

used if ¾ filled

with food. Keep

25mm away

from walls and

do not cover

with foil.

Browning dish YES. Do not exceed

recommended preheating

time. Follow manufacturer’s

directions.

NO NO

Glass ceramic

(Pyroceram®)

YES. Excellent. YES. Excellent. YES. Excellent.

Glass,

heat-resistant

YES. Excellent. YES. Excellent. YES. Excellent.

Glass, non-

heatresistant

NO NO NO

Lids, glass YES YES. Broil-No

cover

YES

Lids, metal NO YES. Broil-No

cover

NO

Metal cookware NO YES YES. Do not use

metal covering.

Metal, misc:

dishes with

metallic trim,

screws, bands,

handles.

Metal twist ties

NO NO NO

Oven cooking

bags

YES. Good for large meats or

foods that need tenderising.

DO NOT use metal twist ties.

YES. Broil-No

cover

YES. DO NOT

use metal twist

ties.

Paper plates YES. For reheating. NO NO

14

UTENSILS &

COVERINGS MICROWAVE ONLY CONVECTION

BROIL, SLOW COOK

HIGH MIX/ROAST

LOW MIX/BAKE

Paper towels YES. To cover for reheating

and cooking. Do not use

recycled paper towels which

may contain metal filings.

NO NO

Paper, ovenable YES YES. For

temperatures up to

205°C. Do not use

for broiling.

YES. For

temperatures up

to 205°C.

Microwave

safe plastic

containers

YES. Use for reheating

and defrosting. Some

microwave-safe plastics are

not suitable for cooking

foods with high fat and

sugar content. Follow

manufacturer’s directions.

NO NO

Plastic,

thermoset®

YES YES. Are heat

resistant up to

218°C. Do not use

for broiling.

YES

Plastic wrap YES. Use brands specially

marked for microwave use.

DO NOT allow plastic wrap

to touch food. Vent so

steam can escape.

NO NO

Pottery,

porcelain

stoneware

YES. Check manufacturer’s

recommendation for being

microwave safe.

YES YES. Must be

microwave safe

AND ovenable.

Styrofoam YES. For reheating. NO NO

Wax paper YES. Good covering for

cooking and reheating.

NO NO

Wicker, wood,

straw

YES. May be used for short

periods of time. Do not use

with high fat or high sugar

content foods. Could char.

NO NO

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

SAFETY AND WARNINGS

15

Congratulations on your new purchase. Your Fisher & Paykel oven has a number of

features to make cooking a great experience for you:

ya wide choice of oven functions

yintuitive controls and displays

Before you start

yMake sure the installer has completed the `Final checklist’ in the Installation instructions.

yRead this guide, taking special note of the `Safety and warnings’ section.

yRemove all packaging and dispose of it responsibly. Make sure all cable ties used to

secure the shelves during shipping have been removed. Recycle items that you can.

INTRODUCTION

1 Control panel

2 Oven vent louvres

3 Oven door and handle

4 Oven light (not illustrated)

5 Oven seal (not illustrated)

2

3

1

5

4

16

FIRST USE

First use

yThe oven should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water and carefully rinsed.

yIt is important that you condition the oven before using it for cooking and baking.

Conditioning will burn off any manufacturing residue and ensure you get the best

results from the start. There will be a distinctive smell and a small amount of smoke

during conditioning. This is normal, but make sure the kitchen is well ventilated.

yHeat the oven for 30 minutes at the maximum temperature. Use the fan heat & grill

function without accessories in the oven. Before using the accessories for the first time,

clean them carefully with hot water, dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth.

Assembling and disassembling

the flat grill

To remove the flat grill, pull it towards

you until it stops and then lift, by pulling

upwards, until it comes completely out.

To put the flat grill back in, insert it at a

45° angle and then position it horizontally

and push it all the way in to the end of

the grill track.

Grill and baking pan assembly

Grill oven rack Glass turntable

If the flat grill has a drip tray, to remove it, lift it slightly and pull it towards you.

17

FIRST USE

Keypad

To operate the keypad, press gently. The keypad will not work if more than one key

is pressed at the same time.

Movement arrows

Cancel and return to previous display page.

Keep pressed to return to Home screen.

Switches the oven on and off.

Confirms the settings and starts cooking operations.

When pressed during a cooking operation, the function

is placed in pause. Press again to restart.

To set the timer.

Enter the functions menu during cooking.

Switches the inner oven light on and off.

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

KeypadDisplay

PM

FRIDAY 20/11/2018

04:26

18

FIRST USE

Error codes

Error codes appear when a fault has been detected. When the error appears, the

current function is blocked. If the type of error is related to a safety function, the oven

becomes unusable and you will need to contact Customer Care. If the error relates to

a minor fault, after being restarted the oven can be used for the functions that do not

involve the faulty part (eg a heating element).

Beeps

yConfirm that the command has been received after a key has been pressed.

yIt also indicates that a time function has been completed (eg Timer or Automatic Cooking).

yWhen using the recipe function a beep will indicate that the oven is waiting for

operation by the user (eg insert a dish).

yBeeps will also signal that there is an oven fault.

Default temperature

The cooking modes automatically select a suitable temperature when the cooking

mode is selected, the temperature can be modified at any time.

F Failure number codes

Failure codes appear when the error code is recorded in the Error Log in the Setup

menu. This error can be communicated to the service technician so they can understand

the possible cause of the problem in advance.

Page is loading ...

Fisher & Paykel OM60 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Fisher & Paykel OM60 User manual

Related papers

Other documents