User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 5173V-MNEURO

[. . . ] COMPETENCE 5173 V 73 The Versatile Stand-Alone Electric Cooker Operating Instructions Dear Customer, Please read these operating instructions through carefully. Above all, please take note of the "Safety" section on the first few pages. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to any subsequent owner of the appliance. [. . . ] · If possible, always fit pans with a lid. · Switch off the cooking zones before the end of cooking to make use of the residual heat, e. g. · The pan base and cooking zone should be the same size. When purchasing pans pay attention to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often state the diameter of the top of the pan. · Cooking times are reduced by up to 50% when a pressure cooker is used. 27 Operating Instructions Cooking The information given in the following tables is for guidance only. The heat setting necessary for cooking is dependent on the quality of the pans, and the type and quantity of the food. Typical Heat Settings Switch Setting 9 Cooking Process/ Setting Heating Up Fast Frying Suitable for Heating up large amounts of water, boiling pasta Frying chips, browning meat, e. g. potato pancakes frying pieces of loin, steaks Frying meat, schnitzels, cordon bleu cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver roux, mild frying of eggs, omelettes, frying doughnuts Boiling larger quantities of food, stews and soups, steaming potatoes, boiling meat stock Braising vegetables, braising meat cooking rice pudding Simmering rice and milk dishes (stir occasionally), Steaming smaller quantities of potatoes or vegetables, warming ready meals Omelette, egg garnish, hollandaise sauce, keeping dishes warm, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Residual heat, off position 7-8 6-7 Slow Frying 4-5 Boiling 3-4 Steaming, Braising 2-3 Simmering 1-2 0 Melting 3 When heating up or frying, we recommend heat setting "9" and then continue cooking foods at an appropriate lower heat setting. 28 Operating Instructions Baking Use the pizza & baking S, fan cooking U or conventional heat O oven function for baking. 1 Important!Cake Tins · Cake tins made of dark metal and coated tins are suitable for conventional heat O. · Light tins are also suitable for pizza & baking S and fan cooking U. Shelf Positions · When using pizza & baking S or conventional heat O is it only possible to bake on one level. · You can bake on up to 3 baking sheets simultaneously using fan cooking U: 1 Baking Sheet: 1 Cake Tin: Shelf Position 3 Shelf Position 5 2 Baking Sheets: Shelf Positions 2 and 5 3 Baking Sheets: Shelf Positions 1, 3 and 5 29 Operating Instructions General information · Please note that the shelf positions are counted from top to bottom. · Insert baking sheets with the bevelled edge to the front!· Slide the baking sheet to the rear wall. · Always place cakes in cake tins in the middle of the shelf. You can also bake two cakes simultaneously using pizza & baking S or conventional heat O. In this case place the tins side by side on the shelf. The cooking time is then increased only slightly. Notes on the Baking Tables In the tables you will find information on temperatures, cooking times and shelf positions for a selection of recipes. · Ranges are given for the temperature and cooking time since these are dependent on the mixture, quantity and cake tin used. · When baking several cakes on baking sheets or in cake tins, the cooking time can be 10-15 minutes longer. pizzas & baking, fruit cakes, etc. ) should be cooked on a maximum of two levels. [. . . ] If you call in customer service to resolve a problem listed in these notes, or to rectify an error in the operation of the appliance, the customer service engineer's visit will not be free of charge, even during the warranty period. If this information does not provide you with the necessary assistance, please seek specialist advice. 0 0 1 Warning: Repairs to the appliance are only to be made by qualified service engineers!Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or customer service. 50 Installing and Connecting INSTALLING AND CONNECTING 1 Important: Assembly and connection of the new appliance may only be performed by an approved installer. [. . . ]