User manual ZANUSSI ZOU851X

[. . . ] ELECTRIC OVEN ZOU 851 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET GR ENGLISH Important Safety Information These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation are carried out by a qualified or competent person, in accordance with existing rules and regulations. It is dangerous to alter the specification in any way. Once you removed all packaging from the appliance, ensure that it is not damaged and the electric cable is in perfect conditions. [. . . ] For the same reason, be careful when placing or removing food in the oven, not to let any fat or oil fall on the oven base. If this happens, carefully clean the oven to avoid unpleasant smells or smoke. Fan cooking Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. The fan behind the back panel circulates heated air into the oven. If you need to cook more than one dish in the fan oven at the same time, place the shelves on the first and third position from the bottom (fig. If you are cooking only one dish in the fan oven, use the lower positions, as this will give you better results. 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 dripping pan 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 a medium temperature cooking (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 250 C) for a short time is recommended. Grilling Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( or ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. With the setting , you will obtain even heating on the whole surface of the dish. When grilling meat or fish, spread a little oil on them and always place them on the oven grid. The shelf level depends on the thinckness of the food. Always place the dripping pan at the lowest level, with some water in it, to avoid smoke and unpleasant smells. Hints and Tips on baking Cakes usually need a medium temperature cooking, 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. Thermal grilling Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. When using this cooking function, select a maximum temperature of 200C. The full grill element and the oven fan operate alternately, circulating hot air around the food. The need to check and turn food is reduced. With the exception of toast and rare steaks, you can thermal grill all the foods you would normally cook under a conventional grill. 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. Fan cooking Defrosting Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the OFF position (symbol : l). [. . . ] 11 FO 2160 The recess must have the dimensions shown in Fig. 11. Securing the Oven to the Cabinet Fit the appliance into the cabinet recess. Open teh oven door and secure the oven to the kitchen cabinet with four wood screws, which fit the holes provided in the oven frame (Fig. 12). When installing an electric plate hob over the oven, the hob's electrical connection and the oven's one have to be carried out separately, for security reasons and to let the oven be taken off the unit easier, if necessary. Fig. [. . . ]