User manual SIEMENS HM20126TR

[. . . ] The tables list the settings and shelf heights for numerous well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in our cooking studio. In the unlikely event of a fault, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. [. . . ] You must therefore always choose between the bigger flame Å and the smaller flame å. 21 d The ignition mechanism should not be used for more than 15 seconds. If the burner is not ignited after 15 seconds, stop the mechanism and wait at least for 1 minute before you try to ignite again. Then repeat these steps, starting with step 2. If the burner's flame is turned off accidentally, turn the burner switch off and wait at least for 1 minute before trying to light the burner again. In order to finish cooking, turn the burner switch to the · off position. d Turning off 22 Hotplate settings table The base diameter of the saucepan or frying pan that you will place for cooking on the hotplate must not be smaller than the recommended value. Cooking times vary according to the type of meal, the type of ingredients used and the weight. You can determine the most appropriate cooking time using your observations. Minerals and vitamins in the food can lose their nutritional value, so use less water; this will ensure that vitamins and minerals are preserved. If the cooking time is short, vegetables are more nutritious and beneficial. Example: Melting Heating up Heating up and keeping warm Steaming* Boiling* Cooking* Food Chocolate, butter, margarine Meat broths, canned vegetables Soups Fish Potatoes and other vegetables, meat Rice (Pilaf), vegetable, meat meals (with sauce) Pancakes, potatoes, schnitzels, breaded fish Hotplate Economy burner Normal burner Economy burner Normal burner Normal burnerr Normal burner Heat setting Small flame size Small flame size Small flame size Between large and small flame size Between large and small flame size Large flame size Frying Power burner Between large and small flame size * If you are using a covered saucepan, adjust the heat setting to the small flame size once the food has started boiling. 23 Setting the oven Tables and tips The correct settings for many dishes can be found in the Tables and tips section. Setting procedure Example: Top/bottom heating t, 200 ºC 1. Select the desired type of heating using the function selector. 200 200 2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. Switching off Changing the setting Switch off the function selector when the meal is ready. This will not affect the operation of the burners. Refit the grill in its original location. Knobs Do not remove the knobs for cleaning. Simply pull the knobs out a little and clean away the food remains which have accumulated underneath using a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. The upper surfaces of the knobs must be cleaned with a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. Inside of the oven Wipe the inside of the oven with a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. If the oven is very dirty: Use the oven cleaning equipment only when the oven has cooled. 26 Oven light glass cover Seal Oven door window Wipe away with a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. Wipe with a cloth that has been dampened with hot washing up water. This can be cleaned with glass cleaning agents. Do not use hard corrosive equipment and sharp metal objects whilst cleaning. If you fit the child safety lock to the door of your appliance, you should remove this lock when cleaning. [. . . ] Next time, use a larger roasting dish or add less liquid. This is normal and due to the laws of physics. The majority of the steam escapes through the steam outlet. It can condense on the cooker or on the front of adjacent cabinets and drip off as condensation. The roast is too dark and the crackling is partly burnt. [. . . ]