User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC5544K

[. . . ] USER MANUAL Model EKC5544 / EKC5545 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the oven. [. . . ] It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained. The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time. If an automatic programme has been set, the oven light will not come on until cooking begins. TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. To remove a shelf slide the shelf towards you until the shelf stop is reached. Tilt shelf up at the front to that the stops clear the side supports. To install a shelf, reverse the above steps. Each shelf position has an upper and lower support wire, ensure the shelf is placed between these two support wires. 16 HINTS AND TIPS · Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. · When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven, place dishes centrally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf, this will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking results. · When batch baking one type of food, e. g. Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar size will be cooked in the same time. · It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked. A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary. · Do not place baking trays directly on the oven base as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf position. Do not place cookware and cooking pots with rough bases e. g. cast iron on the oven door as damage to the glass may occur. 17 OVEN COOKING CHART The temperature and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency of the various ingredients and the number, type and size of baking tray or tins used. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit individual preference and requirements. For best results, moist recipes (for example pizza, fruit flans etc) should be baked on one level. To ensure optimal performance when cooking convenience foods, pizza or frozen and chilled ready meal, always preheat the oven first. FAN OVEN FOOD Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: SHELF POSITION Shelf Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit Christmas Gingerbread Meringues Flapjack Shortbread Beef/Lamb Chicken COOKING TEMP °C 180 - 190 200 - 220 200 - 220 160 - 170 160 - 170 160 - 170 140 - 150 130 - 140 130 - 140 140 - 150 80 - 100 170 - 180 130 - 140 140 - 160 180 - 190 170 - 190 190 - 200 190 - 200 130 - 140 190 - 200 190 - 200 170 - 180 210 - 220 190 - 200 190 - 210 180 - 210 SHELF POSITION 4 1 1 4 3 3 2 2 1 3 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 TOP OVEN COOKING TEMP°C 170 - 190 200 - 220 200 - 220 170 - 180 160 - 170 160 - 170 140 - 150 140 - 150 130 - 140 140 - 150 90 - 100 170 - 180 140 - 150 140 - 160 180 - 190 170 - 190 190 ­ 200 190 ­ 200 140 - 150 170 - 180 180 - 190 170 - 180 210 - 220 190 - 200 190 - 210 180 - 200 APPROX COOK TIME (m) 0:10 ­ 0:25 0:25 ­ 0:35 0:15 ­ 0:25 0:18 ­ 0:30 0:18 ­ 0:25 0:18 ­ 0:30 1:15 ­ 1:45 2:15 ­ 2:45 3:15 ­ 4:45 depends on size 1:15 ­ 145h 2:30 ­ 3:15 0:25 ­ 0:35 0:45 ­ 120 2:30 ­ 3:15 1:15 ­ 1:45 0:20 ­ 0:35 0:20 ­ 0:30 0:40 ­ 0:55 1:30 ­ 2:15 0:40 ­ 0:50 0:30 ­ 0:40 0:20 ­ 0:35 0:25 ­ 0:45 0:15 ­ 0:25 0:25 ­ 0:40 0:25 ­ 0:50 positions are not critical Casseroles: but ensure that oven Fish Fish Pie (Potato Topped) Fruit Pies, Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta Lasagne etc. Pastry: Choux Eclairs, Profiteroles Flaky/Puff Pies Mince Pies Meat Pies Quiche, Tarts, Flans shelves are Shortcrust evenly spaced Roasting Meat, Poultry 160 - 180 2 160 - 180 see roasting chart 0:08 ­ 0:17 0:30 ­ 0:45 0:20 ­ 0:35 1:00 ­ 1:45 1:00 ­ 1:45 0:25 ­ 0:45 0:15 ­ 0:30 Scones Shepherd's Pie Soufflés Vegetables: when more Baked Jacket Potatoes Roast Potatoes than one is 210 - 220 190 - 200 170 - 180 180 - 190 180 - 190 4 2 3 3 4 4 4 220 - 230 190 - 200 170 - 180 180 - 190 180 - 190 200 - 210 200 - 210 Yorkshire Puddings: Large Individual used 210 - 220 200 - 210 Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven. 18 ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES ­ Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT Beef/ Beef boned Mutton/Lamb TEMPERATURE 160-180°C 160-180°C COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes per ½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb) 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-30 minutes over 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 35-40 minutes over 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 160-180°C Chicken 160-180°C Turkey/Goose 160-180°C Duck 160-180°C Pheasant 160-180°C Rabbit 160-180°C The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of the meat. However, lower temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less tender cuts or larger joints. Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the last 20 ­ 30 min. cooking time. 19 DEFROST FEATURE This main oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e. g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. USING DEFROST FEATURE · · · Turn the main oven temperature control to the defrost setting. When defrost is selected, the oven indicator neon may come ON. It will stay ON until the oven reaches room temperature and then go OFF. [. . . ] Side walls which are above hob level should be protected by heat resistant non-combustible material and MUST NOT be nearer than 40mm to the hob side. A nominal air gap of 2mm at either side of the appliance is required to enable the appliance to be moved into position. Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering should not obscure this gap. [. . . ]