User manual ZANUSSI ZP3628

[. . . ] · This appliance has been designed for use by adults. Take care therefore, that children do not attempt to play with it. · When receiving the appliance, unpack it on the spot. Check the general aspect of the appliance. [. . . ] Release the knob after 10 seconds and check that the burner is ignited through the holes in the bottom lid. If for any reason the flame should extinguish turn down the relevant knob and re-ignit it only after 1 minute at least. on maximum setting, than turn the knob to the desired position. Do not place cookware or foil directly on the oven base. OVEN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 fig. 1 Extinguishing of oven burner Turn the knob clockwise to mark « safety device is in place. · ». 2 29 Light in the oven The oven is equipped with a lamp to allow of meals during cooking. It starts operating when the knob on the control panel is pressed (fig. 3) Mechanical timer The timer can be regulated for a maximum period of two hours. 4) must be turned clockwise to the 120 minutes position and then anti-clockwise to the time required. At the end of the time selected an acoustic signal intervenes which stops automatically. The timer does not interrupt the operation of the oven upon action of the acoustic signal. Hot plate What pot to use Always use pots which properly fit to the chosen burner (14-16 cm). 7 6 5 4 Good use Bad use (Power waste) 31 Use advice · · · · Never leave the plates on without a pan on them or put a material between the plate and the pot; For saving power, it is advisable to cover the pot every time the recipe allows it; Turn off the knob before cooking is finished as the accumulated heat will finish cooking (paste, rice, smoothing); For avoiding overflowing (milk, oil, sauce . . . ) fix the knob on a weaker position some minutes before boiling, do not fill the pots; When reducing the power or the plate is turned off, the temperature lowers slowly Bad use (Power waste) · 3. Accessories delivered with the appliance Beside the accessories delivered with the appliance we advise you to use only heat proof pots (according to the instructions of the manufacturer). Your cooker is equipped with: · a grate, pan support for putting the dishes on (roast, pastry moulds . . . ) The dish has to be put in the middle of the grate to balance the weight. It is used to collect juice when cooking in it, place it on the shelf 2. If you do not use the dripping pan, remove it from the oven. 32 ADVICE FOR USE Oven cooking · Turn off your oven 5 minutes before the foreseen cooking time you will save power, the accumulated heat will allow to end cooking; · The thickness, the conductibility and the color of pot influences the culinary results; · When cooking, certain dishes increase in volume, choose the pot so that above the raw mixture remain enough place; · For preventing fat dripping when roasting use tall rim pans proportional to the piece to be roasted; · Prick the skin of poultry and the sausage with a fork before cooking to avoid its blowing up; · Between the dish and the oven grid could be put an aluminium foil but not covering all the grid; · Use glass heat resisting pans for crispy and soufflés; · Add some fat before finishing the cooking. Never line any part of the oven with aluminium foil. It would result in an accumulation of heat which might damage the cooking results and also damage the enamel. The cover has to be opened when using the oven. Influence of the pots on oven cooking results You have to know that: · The aluminium, the terracotta pots diminish the browning bellow and maintains the humidity of the meals. We advice to use it for pastry, roast meat. [. . . ] It is mandatory to keep 2 cm distance to the furniture walls. The furniture cannot be taller then the cooker hot plate. Ventilation Gas combustion is possible due to the oxygen in the air (2 m3 air/h x kW installed power ­ check the rating panel of the cooker). It is necessary to renew the air and that the combustion products be discharged. [. . . ]