User manual ZANUSSI ZDA55W

[. . . ] 35662-8302 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL ZANUSSI BUILT-IN DOUBLE OVEN MODEL ZDA 55 2 WARNINGS AND GUIDANCE It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. This oven is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. [. . . ] · Care must always be taken when handling foods in the home. Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing, cooking, cooling and freezing foods. 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. 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 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. · Small or thin pieces of fish fillet or peeled prawns, mince, liver and thin chops will defrost in 1-2 hours. Ensure that they are cooked or refrigerated immediately after defrosting to maintain good food hygiene. · Place the food to be defrosted in a single layer and turn over half way through the defrosting process, where possible. · 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. 13 GRILLING GRILLING Important All grilling must be carried out with the oven door closed and the grill pan handle removed from the pan. Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. Food such as fish, liver and kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if preferred Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food. 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. [. . . ] 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. Some large joints and turkeys especially benefit by this method of cooking, allowing the joint to cook through before the outside is overbrowned. During roasting, the fat from the joint will be contained beneath the trivet and therefore prevent it from splattering onto the 'Catalytic' liner. 20 CLEANING THE HINGED GRILL This model has been fitted with a hinged grill elements, to enable you to clean the roof of the oven easily. Before proceeding ensure the oven is isolated from the electricity supply. [. . . ]