User manual ZANUSSI ZCS6602W

[. . . ] ELECTRIC COOKER ZCS 6602 ZCS 6603 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GR ENGLISH Important Safety Information You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department. Installation The work of installation must be carried out by competent and qualified installers according to the regulations in force. Any modifications to the domestic electrical mains which may be necessary for the installation of the appliance should be carried out only by competent personnel. Check your appliance for any transport damage. [. . . ] We recommend you to wipe away condensation after each use of the appliance. Cookware Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand temperatures of 230C. should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base. Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. 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 base browning. B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning. 9 Hints and tips for using the oven Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish and Meat You can place meat in oven proof dishes, or directly on the oven shelf. In this case, remember to place the drip tray in the first position from the bottom with some water in it. The dripping pan will avoid the falling of melted fat on the oven base. White meat, poultry and fish in general, need to be cooked at a medium temperature (between 150 and 175 C). If you need to cook red meat (slightly browned on the outside and more gently cooked in the inside), a higher temperature (between 200 and 230 C) for a short time is recommended. Hints and Tips on baking Cakes usually need to be cooked at a medium temperature (between 150 and 200 C). A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is recommeded when cooking cakes or baking. Once the cooking has been started, keep the oven door closed during all the cooking time, and check the cooking results through the oven door glass. Hints and Tips on grilling If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the shelf after spreading a little oil on them. In the grill function, heat comes only from the top element. Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending on meat or fish's thickness. Always remember to place the dripping pan in the lower position with some water in it. Defrosting . The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the oven. However, please note that the temperature of the kitchen will influence the speed of defrosting. This function is particularly suitable for delicate food which could be damaged by heat, e. g. cream filled gateaux, iced cakes, pastries, bread and other yeast products. Hints and Tips Cover food with a lid, aluminium foil or plastic film to prevent drying out during defrosting. ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING. Frozen food should be placed in a single layer when ever possible and turned over half way through the defrosting process. Only joints of meat and poultry up to 2 kg. [. . . ] It takes too long to finish the dishes, or they are cooked too fast. " The temperature may need adjusting. " Refer to the contents of this booklet, especially to the chapter "Using the Oven". !Steam and condensation settle on the food and the oven cavity. " Leave dishes inside the oven no longer than 15-20 minutes after the cooking is completed. !The oven fan is noisy. " Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating in contact with the oven back panel. If after all these checks, the cooker still does not work, contact your local Service Force Centre. 16 Service and Spare Parts If after the checks listed in the previous chapter, the appliance still does not work correctly, contact your locals Service Centre, specifying the type of malfunctioning, the appliance model (Mod. ), the product number (Prod. [. . . ]