User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6724W

[. . . ] · Remove all packaging before using the cooker. · Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of gas and pressure) and the adjustement of the appliance are compatible. · The adjustement conditions for this appliance are stated on the label. · This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device. [. . . ] bread, pastries, scones, souffles, etc. 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 underneath browning. B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and underneath browning. Lower Temperatures Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking. Remember to reduce temperatures by about 20- 25°C for your own recipes, which use conventional cooking. Even Heating for Baking The fan oven has uniform heating on all runner positions. This means that batches of the same food can be cooked in the oven at the same time. However, the top shelf may brown slightly quicker that the lower one. There is no mixing of flavours between dishes . How to Use the Fan Oven Turn the oven function control knob to 2. Turn the thermostat control knob to the required temperature. Defrosting The defrosting function allows you to defrost frozen foods. The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the oven. This increases the rate at which defrosting takes place. This allows you to cook on a single level and is particularly suitable for dishes which require extra base browning such as quiches and flans. Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top browning also cook well in the conventional oven. This form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook without the fan in operation. How to use the conventional oven · Turn the oven function control knob to the required cooking function · Turn the thermostat control knob to the required temperature. Top oven element only This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes, e. g. lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc. Bottom oven element only This function is particularly useful when blindbaking pastry or cooking pizza. It may also be used to finish off quiches or flans to ensure the base pastry is cooked through. DO NOT place dishes directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur. DO NOT use the grill pan or meat tin as a baking tray as this will increase base browning of the food. For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a preheated oven. Grilling When grilling, the accessible parts of the appliance are hot and the appliance should not be left unattended. Take care that children do not play near it. [. . . ] Apply a very thin coating of Collo Electrol (using the applicator). Heat a hotplate on a high setting for 2-3 minutes to cure. Some smoke will occur, this is normal and nontoxic. (NB: this product is a restorative agent not a cleanser. [. . . ]