User manual ZANUSSI ZLD985X

[. . . ] 2 The safety equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Non-tip device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The hob guard (optional accessory) 3 The door catch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Before the first use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If one should fail, contact your service centre. 6 The hob The hob The hob has four cast-iron hotplates. The two on the right, the rapid hotplates, are identified by red spots and have built-in protection against overheating. ø 145 mm ø 180 mm ø 180 mm ø 145 mm Using the hob Never leave the cooker unattended while deep frying, or when using it for melting fats, paraffin wax or other flammable substances. In the event of a fire, turn off all the controls and turn off the cooker hood fan. SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID, never use water. The hotplates have fixed settings, 0-6 (6 is the hottest). They can all be turned both clockwise and anticlockwise. The control setting you choose will depend on your pans, what you are cooking and the quantity. You will soon learn to select the correct control setting. When a hotplate is switched on, the cooker's red indicator light comes on. Boiling You normally start cooking with the hotplate switched to maximum heat before turning it down to a lower heat. The sound and size of the water bubbles can help you to choose the correct setting: GENTLE HEAT: Simmering with tiny bubbles as in carbonated water. Suitable for cooking rice, fish and vegetables such as sugar peas and broccoli. Gently boiling with larger bubbles. Suitable for boiling most foods, such as meat, root vegetables and potatoes. MEDIUM HEAT: HOT: The sound disappears before the water starts bubbling vigorously. · Save energy by steaming and pressure-cooking. Cleaning the hotplates Remove spillages as soon as possible, to prevent them from burning onto the hotplate. Soilage impairs the transfer of heat to the pan. Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment 1 Clean the hotplates thoroughly with soapimpreg- nated steel-wool. Wash off all traces of soap, and dry using paper towels. 2 When the hotplates are cold and dry, apply an even layer of the anti-corrosion product to each. You can then shorten or lengthen the baking time. The material, colour, shape and size of the baking tins as well as the recipe can affect results. TOP/BOTTOM HEAT gives an even colour. Cooking TOP/BOTTOM HEAT is normally best when using an oven shelf. Roasting Roasting is a practical and convenient method of cooking. Joints of beef such as topside and sirloin retain their natural juices best if roasted at 125°C, but this does take longer than at a higher temperature. Choose an ovenproof dish which is only just big enough for the joint, to prevent the meat juices which collect in the dish (e. g. Use a large roasting pan or ovenproof dish when roasting a joint of ham as there is usually a lot of meat. 11 The oven Using the roasting sensor A meat thermometer should be inserted so that its tip comes to the thickest part of the meat, where the heat takes longest to reach. The entire thermometer should preferably be inside the meat, because hot air in the oven can affect its reading if the shaft is exposed. [. . . ] Work performed by unqualified persons can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal injury and/or damage to property. If your cooker is not working properly, refer to pages 18 and 19 for suggestions on how to rectify the problem. Consumer care Contact the retailer if you have any questions concerning the cooker or its use. Service and spare parts Contact the retailer or a service company approved by the retailer. Please note that a charge will usually be made. Use only spare parts supplied by such companies. Cooker details are found on the rating plate on the righthand side of the cooker. [. . . ]