User manual PROGRESS PB356C

[. . . ] So read them carefully before connecting and/or using the appliance. Installation must be carried out by Leave installation and connection to an expert who has the expert knowledge to carry these out in accordance with known guidelines. Also ask an expert to make any necessary modifications to the electricity supply as a result of installation. This oven is intended for the preparation of food; never use it for other purposes. [. . . ] Gratins, lasagne and other grilled dishes which are especially intended to be browned from above can also be cooked in this way. Turn the temperature control to the temperature you want. Bottom oven element This function is especially useful when blind-baking pastry. It can also be used for quiches or pies which have to have the pastry base baked through first. The temperature controller's lamp lights up until the correct temperature is reached. It then cycles on and off to indicate that the temperature is being maintained. Top oven element Use this function to brown off cooked dishes, such as lasagnes or cauliflower cheese. Grilling - Most foods should be placed on the rack in the grill pan in order to enable maximum air circulation and so the food does not lie in fat and its own juices. Fish, liver and kidneys can be placed directly in the grill pan if required. - The foods should be as dry as possible before they are grilled in order to avoid splatter. Brush lean meat or fish lightly with oil or melted butter so that the food remains succulent whilst cooking. Otherwise add them in the last half hour. You can use a spoon to test whether the meat is cooked: if it cannot be depressed, it is cooked through. for medium/rare roast beef and fillet , roast at a higher temperature in a shorter time. If cooking meat directly on the oven shelf, insert the roasting pan in the shelf level below to catch the juices. Leave the roast to stand for at least 15 minutes before carving so that the meat juices cannot flow out. To reduce the build up of smoke in the oven, it is recommended to pour a little water in the roasting pan. to prevent condensation forming , add water several times. The plates can be kept warm in the oven at minimum temperature until serving. Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. On the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel. Cooking times Cooking times can vary according to the consistency, ingredients and amount of liquid in the individual foods. [. . . ] All repairs may only be carried out once the appliance is turned off. Repairs must only be carried out by qualified service engineers. The manufacturer denies all liability in cases where safety regulations have not been followed. - The domestic electrical installation must be equipped with a proper earth connection in accordance with the regulations in force. [. . . ]