Oven instruction in Exeter
Professional oven instruction services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Full demonstration of your oven's functions - how to use it properly, what all the symbols mean, timer set and explained. You'll be cooking confidently by the time I leave.
Modern Ovens Are Brilliant But Baffling
Your old oven had two dials - temperature and timer. Simple.
This new one's got 15 symbols you don't recognize, a digital display with menus, and a manual written by someone who's never actually cooked anything.
So you're using it on the one setting you managed to work out, and ignoring everything else it can do.
💡 Pro tip: Most people use about 3 functions on their oven regularly. Once you know which 3 work for you, the other 12 don't matter.
Why New Ovens Feel Complicated
| ✅ After Instruction | ❌ What You're Dealing With |
|---|---|
| Know which symbols do what | Mysterious icons, no labels |
| Confident setting temperature | Scared of pressing wrong buttons |
| Timer set and working | No idea how to use it |
| Understand fan vs conventional | Just guessing which mode to use |
What I'll Cover
🔧 Full Demonstration
| Topic | What I'll Show You |
|---|---|
| Basic Operation | Turn on, select temperature, understand display |
| Cooking Modes | Fan, conventional, grill, what they're for |
| Timer Functions | Countdown timer, auto-cook if available |
| Key Symbols | What they all mean, which ones matter |
📦 You're Left With
- Confidence using your oven
- Timer and clock working properly
- Written guide to key functions
- Understanding of what each mode does
Pricing Guide
| Service | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Basic oven instruction | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Oven + hob instruction | 45 mins - 1 hr | £60 |
| Multiple appliances | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Can include other kitchen appliances in same visit.
Who This Helps
✅ Got a new oven - nothing works like the old one
✅ Elderly relatives - need clear patient explanation
✅ Moved house - unfamiliar oven left by previous owners
✅ First time buyers - never had a proper oven before
✅ Carer/family member - want to set up for someone else
Why Choose Us for Oven instruction in Exeter?
All oven functions explained clearly
Timer and clock set and demonstrated
Temperatures and settings shown
Written summary of key functions
What to Expect
Step 1: The Basics
I'll show you how to turn it on, select a temperature, and understand what the display's telling you. We'll talk through the main cooking modes.
Step 2: Practical Demo
We'll actually heat the oven up, switch between modes, use the timer. Hands-on learning - not just reading the manual to you.
Step 3: Your Questions
You tell me what you want to cook, I'll show you which settings to use. I'll answer all your questions and write down the key stuff.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to understand your oven yourself? Here's the approach:
🔧 What you'll need
- Your oven manual (search online if lost: "[brand] [model] manual PDF")
- Model number (usually inside door or on front panel)
- Cup of tea and 30 minutes of patient reading
📖 Understanding the symbols
Common oven symbols:
- Fan in a circle: Fan oven (even heat, faster cooking)
- Top and bottom lines: Conventional oven (classic method)
- Zigzag line at top: Grill
- Clock: Timer functions
- Lightbulb: Oven light only
- Pizza icon: Pizza mode (crisp base)
- Multiple waves: Defrost
🌡️ Temperature guide
- Most recipes assume fan oven now
- If recipe says "conventional", add 20°C to fan setting
- Or use the conventional heating mode (top + bottom elements)
- Fan is generally better for most cooking
⏲️ Using the timer
- Find the clock/timer button
- Usually need to select "duration" or "countdown"
- Set time with + and - buttons
- Will beep when done
- Some ovens turn off automatically, others just beep
⚠️ Common confusions
- Symbols vary by brand - yours might be different
- "Pyrolytic" cleaning = oven cleans itself at high heat
- "Catalytic" = special liners that clean themselves
- Child lock = usually hold two buttons for 3 seconds to activate/deactivate
💡 Pro trick: Most ovens have a "conventional" and "fan" version of the same temperature. Fan circulates heat so cooks faster and more evenly - use it for most things. Conventional (static) is better for bread and cakes that need slower rising.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
👵 Setting up for elderly parents? I'll take extra time to explain clearly, write everything down in simple steps, and show them multiple times. Very common request - happy to help.
Multiple appliances? While I'm there, I can show you the hob, microwave, dishwasher - whatever's confusing you. One visit covers everything.
Moved into rental? Ovens left by previous owners never come with manuals. I'll identify the model, find the manual online, and show you everything you need to know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will you actually show me?
How to turn it on, select temperature, use the timer, understand what all the symbols mean, switch between different cooking modes (fan, grill, conventional). Basically everything you need to cook confidently.
Is this for people who've never used an oven?
It can be, but it's mainly for people with a new oven that works differently to their old one. Modern ovens have loads of functions and symbols that aren't obvious. I'll explain yours specifically.
Will you leave instructions I can refer back to?
Yes - I'll write down the key settings and what the symbols mean. Much more useful than the technical manual that came with it. You can stick it inside a cupboard door for reference.
Can you set up the clock and timer properly?
Absolutely - that's part of it. I'll set the clock to the right time and show you how to use the countdown timer, plus the auto-cook function if your oven has it.
My old oven was simple, this new one's got loads of buttons - help?
That's exactly who this service is for. Modern ovens are powerful but confusing. I'll show you which functions you'll actually use and which ones you can ignore.
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