User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 6100K-DR/EURO

[. . . ] Useful tips and hints Environmental information 2 Contents Operating Instructions. Inserting the shelf, baking tray and roasting pan . 13 14 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 25 26 28 30 34 34 35 36 38 38 39 39 40 3 Cleaning and Care . . 42 42 42 44 44 44 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 What to do if . . . [. . . ] a pressure cooker, simmering pan, wok, etc. ), please observe the manufacturer's instructions. 2 Energy saving tips · Always position pots and pans before switching on the cooking zone. · Whenever possible always position the lids firmly on pots and pans to cover completely. · Switch off the cooking zones before the end of the cooking time to use the residual heat such as to keep foods warm or for melting. · The base of the pan should be the same size as the cooking zone. 25 Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting 0 Keeping food warm Melting 1-2 Solidifying Simmering on low heat Cookingprocess suitable for Residual heat, Off position Keeping cooked foods warm Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs as required Cover Cooking time Tips/Hints 1 5-25 mins. Stir occasionally 10-40 mins. Cook with lid on 2-3 Simmering rice and milkAdd at least twice as based dishes much liquid as rice, stir 25-50 mins. Heating up ready-cooked milk dishes part way meals through cooking With vegetables add only a little liquid (a few tablespoons) Use only a little liquid, e. ¼ l water for 750 g potatoes Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredients 3-4 Steaming Steaming vegetables, fish 20-45 mins. Braising braising meat Steaming potatoes 4-5 Boiling Cooking larger quantities of food, stews and soups Frying escalopes, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts Hash browns, loin steaks, steaks, Flädle (pancakes for garnishing soup) 20-60 mins. 60-150 mins. 6-7 Gentle Frying Steady frying Turn halfway through cooking 7-8 Heavy Frying Boiling Searing Deep frying 5-15 mins. per pan Turn halfway through cooking 9 Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash, pot roast), deep frying chips 26 3 1 We recommend when boiling or searing foods using the highest heat setting at first and then letting foods requiring a longer cooking time finish cooking on the desired heat setting. Overheated fats and oils can ignite quickly. If you are cooking foods in fat or oil (e. g. quark, cream, vanilla cream) Pizza (with a lot of topping)2 Pizza (thin crust) Unleavened bread Tarts (CH) Biscuits Short pastry biscuits Short pastry biscuits Viennese whirls Viennese whirls Viennese whirls Biscuits made with sponge mixture Biscuits made with sponge mixture Pastries made with egg white, meringues Macaroons Biscuits made with yeast dough Puff pastries Ovenfunction Fan-assisted circulation Conventional Conventional Conventional Shelf position 3 3 3 3 Temperature °C 150 170 170-190 160-180 Time Hours mins. 0:35-0:50 0:35-0:50 0:40-1:20 0:40-1:20 Conventional Conventional Conventional Conventional 1 1 1 1 190-2101) 230-2501) 250-270 200-220 0:30-1:00 0:10-0:25 0:08-0:15 0:35-0:50 Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Conventional Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation 3 1/3 3 1/3 3 3 1/3 3 3 3 3 150-160 150-160 140 140 1601) 150-160 150-160 80-100 100-120 150-160 170-1801) 0:06-0:20 0:06-0:20 0:20-0:30 0:25-0:40 0:20-0:30 0:15-0:20 0:15-0:20 2:00-2:30 0:30-0:60 0:20-0:40 0:20-0:30 31 Type of baking Rolls Rolls Small cakes (20per tray) Small cakes (20per tray) Small cakes (20per tray) Ovenfunction Fan-assisted circulation Conventional Fan-assisted circulation Fan-assisted circulation Conventional Shelf position 3 3 3 1/4 3 Temperature °C 1601) 1801) 140 1) Time Hours mins. 0:20-0:35 0:20-0:35 0:20-0:30 0:25-0:40 0:20-0:30 1401) 1701) 1) Pre-heat the oven 2) Use the drip tray or roasting tray Baking on more than one oven level Fan-assisted circulation Type of baking Fan cooking Temperature in °C Shelf positions from bottom 2 levels 3 levels Time Hours: Mins. Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs Dry streusel cake 1/4 1/3 ----160-1801)) 140-160 0:35-0:60 0:30-0:60 Biscuits/small cakes/pastries/rolls Short pastry biscuits Viennese whirls Biscuits made with sponge mixture Biscuits made with egg white, meringues Macaroons Biscuits made with yeast dough Puff pastries Rolls Small cakes (20per tray) 1) Pre-heat the oven 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/3 1/4 1/4 1/3/5 1/3/5 --------------150-160 140 160-170 80-100 100-120 160-170 170-1801) 160 1401) 0:15-0:35 0:20-0:60 0:25-0:40 2:10-2:50 0:40-1:20 0:30-0:60 0:30-0:50 0:30-0:55 0:25-0:40 32 Tips on Baking Baking results The cake is not browned enough underneath The cake sinks (becomes soggy, lumpy, streaky) Possible cause Wrong oven level Remedy Place cake lower Oven temperature too high Baking time too short Use a slightly lower setting Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be reduced by setting higher temperatures Use less liquid. Pay attention to mixing times, especially if using mixing machines Set oven temperature higher. Set a shorter baking time Set a lower oven temperature and a longer baking time Too much liquid in the mixture Cake is too dry Oven temperature too low Baking time too long Cake browns unevenly Oven temperature too high and baking time too short Mixture is unevenly distribut- Spread the mixture evenly ed on the baking tray Grease filter is inserted Cake does not cook in the baking time given Temperature too low Grease filter is inserted Take out the grease filter Use a slightly higher oven setting Take out the grease filter 33 Table for Bakes and Gratins Dish Pasta bake Lasagne Vegetables au gratin1) Oven function Conventional Conventional Rotitherm Rotitherm Conventional Conventional Rotitherm Shelf position 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Temperature °C 180-200 180-200 160-170 160-170 180-200 180-200 160-170 Time Hours mins. 0:45-1:00 0:25-0:40 0:15-0:30 0:15-0:30 0:40-0:60 0:30-1:00 0:30-1:00 Baguettes topped with melted cheese1) Sweet bakes Fish bakes Stuffed vegetables 1) Pre-heat the oven Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be cooked Frozen pizza Chips1) (300-600 g) Baguettes Oven function Shelf position 3 Temperature °C as per manufacturer's instructions 200-220 as per manufacturer's instructions as per manufacturer's instructions Time as per manufacturer's instructions 15-25 mins. as per manufacturer's instructions as per manufacturer's instructions Conventional Rotitherm 3 Conventional 3 Fruit flans Conventional 3 1) Comments: Turn chips 2 or 3 times during cooking 34 Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Insert the grease filter when roasting!Roasting dishes · Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). · Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it. · For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin with a lid. · All types of meat, that can be browned or have crackling, can be roasted in the roasting tin without the lid. 3 Tips on using the roasting chart The information given in the following table is for guidance only. [. . . ] The fuse in the domestic wiring system (fuse box) has been tripped. The required settings have not been made. The fuse in the domestic wiring system (fuse box) has been tripped. If the fuses are tripped repeatedly, please call a qualified electrician. [. . . ]