User manual ZANUSSI BMW494ES

[. . . ] A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire, especially in the grill pan. Always allow the oven to cool down and switch off the electrical supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work. Child Safety This oven is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the oven. Children should be kept away until it has cooled. [. . . ] Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will occur. For faster preheating use the fan oven function to preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon goes out, then swich the selector to the conventional oven setting. Single level cooking gives best results. If you require more than one level cooking use the fan oven function. How to Use the Conventional Oven 1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required . Turn the thermostat control to the required temperature. Top oven element only This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes, eg; lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc. Bottom oven element only This function is particularly useful when blind-baking pastry or cooking pizza. It may also be used to finish off quiches or flans to ensure the base pastry is cooked through. THINGS TO NOTE l The oven light will come on when the oven function control knob is set. The ccoling fan will operate continually during cooking. It may run on after the oven is switched off to keep the controls cool. The thermostat control light will remain on until the correct temperature is reached. It will then cycle on and off to show that temperature is being maintained. l l NOTE The action of the cooling fan will depend on how long the oven has been used and at what temperature. (4 lb. ) are suitable for defrosting in this way. How to Use Defrosting 1. Turn the oven function control knob to . Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the OFF position. Refer to the following table for approximate defrosting times. Food Defrosting time (Mins) 100-140 Standing time (Mins) 20-30 Notes Chicken 1000 g. Place the chicken on an inverted saucer on a large plate. Defrost open and turn at half time or defrost covered with foil. Defrost open and turn at half time or cover with foil As above Defrost open Defrost open Defrost open Defrost open (cream is easy to whip even if parts of it are still slightly frozen) Defrost open Meat 1000 g. Cream 2 x 200 g. 100-140 90-120 23-35 30-40 30-40 80-100 20-30 20-30 10-15 10-20 10-15 10-15 Cake 1400 g. 60 60 The times quoted in the chart should be used as a guide only, as the speed of defrosting will depend on the kitchen temperature. For example, the colder the ambient temperature, the longer the defrosting time. 13 Grilling Grilling must be carried out with the oven door closed. How to Use the Inner Grill Element The inner grill provides quick direct heat to the central area of the grill pan. By using the inner grill element for cooking small quantities, it can help to save energy. How to Use the Grill 1. Turn the oven control function knob on . Turn the thermostat control knob on the required temperature. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food. [. . . ] Restore the electrical supply. FO 0287 Cleaning the hinged grill This model has been fitted with a hinged grill element to enable you to clean the roof of the oven easily. Before proceeding ensure the oven is isolated from the electricity supply. 1) Undo the screw which holds the grill in place 2) Then gently pull the grill downward to allow access to the oven roof 3) Clean the oven roof with a suitable cleaner and wipe dry before replacing the hinged grill element. 4) Gently push up the grill element into place and firmly screw into place the holding nut. NOTE: Ensure the grill holding nut is firmly in place to avoid the grill falling down during operation. [. . . ]