User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EDB872WL

[. . . ] Model EDB 872 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the cooker. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. The address is on the back page of this book. [. . . ] Do not Slowcook joints of meat over 6lb (2. 7kg) in weight. Only Slowcook joints of pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that the temperature inside the joint is at least 88°C. Do not Slowcook poultry over 4lb 8oz (2kg) in weight. Do not Slowcook more than one 2lb (1kg) meat stew in the oven at the same time when slow cooking. Thicken after cooking with a little cornflour and water if desired. All frozen meat/poultry should be thoroughly thawed before preparing for slow cooking. chops Small joints, stews Large joints Fish 3 - 4 hours 6 - 8 hours 7 - 9 hours 2 - 3 hours VEGETABLES Cut vegetables into thin slices or small cubes as they can take a long time to cook. To prevent potatoes discolouring, cook immediately after preparation and add a few drops of lemon juice. When cooking vegetables in a casserole, place them under the meat to keep them immersed in the gravy/sauce. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS Cream may curdle and separate during a long cook time. Place a baked custard in a bain-marie or water bath and cover the tin with foil. Cook for 2 - 4 hours 24 PASTA AND RICE Cook pasta on the hob and add to the dish at the end of the cook time. Rice should be the 'easy cook' type. Use 250ml (½ pint) stock to 100g (4oz) rice. Cooking time up to 6 hours. DRIED BEANS AND FRUIT Soak overnight prior to cooking. DRIED RED KIDNEY BEANS AND ALL OTHER VARIETIES OF BEANS SHOULD BE RINSED, COVERED WITH FRESH WATER IN A SAUCEPAN ON THE HOB AND BROUGHT TO THE BOIL FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRAINING AND ADDING TO THE DISH. Canned beans may be placed in the dish with other raw ingredients as they have already been cooked. PRESERVES Only the softening of fruit can be carried out using slow cook. The jam or marmalade must be boiled up on the hob. Chutney may thicken sufficiently after slow cooking if left to stand or may require boiling on the hob. 25 CARE AND CLEANING For hygiene and safety reasons this gas cooker must be kept clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuffs could cause a fire. Before cleaning the cooker always allow the cooling fan for the controls to cool the cooker down before switching off the electricity supply. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. [. . . ] Push the appliance as far back as it will go. Two people will be required to carry out the lifting procedure. Warning: Do not attempt to lift this appliance by the handle(s). Centralise and fix the appliance to the underside of the worktop using the two stability screws provided, in the position indicated in Fig. 10. [. . . ]