User manual ZANUSSI ZBD903B

[. . . ] The heating elements will become hot very quickly and care should be taken when placing or removing items from the oven. If you are concerned about the operation of the oven, please study the instruction book carefully, as it contains advice about how to achieve excellent results from your new oven. · Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot. · This oven has been designed for cooking edible foodstuffs only and must not be used for any other purposes. · Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the oven. [. . . ] · Joints of meat or poultry MUST BE THAWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING. A 1. 5 kg/3lb oven-ready chicken will thaw in approximately 5 hours. The giblets must be removed as soon as possible during the thawing process. · Only joints of meat and poultry up to 2kg/4lb in weight are suitable for defrosting in this way. ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING. · Take care to follow the basic rules for hygiene when handling fresh, frozen, raw and cooked foods. 15 USING THE CONVENTIONAL OVEN CONVENTIONAL COOKING This function uses the top and lower elements to give single level cooking. Position the shelf on the second level for best results. However, for dishes which require extra base browning such as pizzas, quiches and flans, lower the shelf to level one. To increase top browning, raise the shelf to level three. · Turn the oven selector control knob to Conventional Oven . · Turn the oven temperature control knob to the required setting. Position the food close to the element for faster cooking and further away for more gentle cooking Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats When toasting bread, we suggest that the top runner position is used with the grid in its 'high' position Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary, during cooking The food should be turned over during cooking, as required. NOTE: For safety in use, the grill element is controlled by the thermostat. During cooking, the grill cycles on and off to prevent overheating. ECONOMY GRILLING - INNER GRILL ELEMENT Important All grilling must be carried out with the oven door closed and the grill pan handle removed from the pan. The inner grill provides, quick direct heat to the central area of the grill pan. By using the inner grill for cooking small quantities it can help to save energy. Always grill with the door closed and remove the grill pan handle. Place the food in the centre of of the grid in the grill pan. Adjust the grill and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food and follow the instructions for grilling. Important: The outer section of the grill element, is also used as the top oven element. [. . . ] Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and soilage. It is NOT necessary to add water to the meat tin when roasting. The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking, even at normal temperatures, as well as causing condensation. Covering joints during cooking will also prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces; removing the covering for the last 20-30 minutes will allow extra browning, if required. [. . . ]