User manual TRICITY EL323W

[. . . ] Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook, paying particular attention to the installation and safety instructions. Getting Help If you have any problems with installing or operating your new cooker please contact your Electricity Company for advice. For your own safety, make sure that these instructions on installation, use and maintenance are followed. IMPORTANT We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. [. . . ] Do not use a basket with batter coated foods as they will stick. For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full of oil. It is advisable to use a thermometer to test the temperature of the oil. Alternatively, drop a small cube of bread into the oil which should brown in just under a minute if the oil is at the correct temperature of 190°C/375°F. Do not add too much food at once or the temperature of the oil will be reduced and may result in soggy, greasy food. Turn the food if necessary; doughnuts float to the surface so will not brown on the upperside if not turned. Once cooked, drain the food on absorbent paper. First fry the chips for a few minutes at 170°C/340°F to seal the outside. Increase the temperature of the oil to 190°C/375°F to finish cooking and brown the chips. Chips may be kept for several hours after the first frying before finishing off with the second frying. Frying temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit Scale (oC) Scale (oF) 150 300 First frying of potatoes 170 175 180 190 195 200 340 350 360 375 380 390 PRESERVING 1. ALWAYS REMOVE THE GRILL PAN HANDLE DURING GRILLING. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the runners to attend to food during cooking or the grill pan can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant work surface. HINTS AND TIPS l l Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking. Adjust the height of the grilling grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different foods. 14 l l When toasting bread use the top runner position. Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats. GRILLING CHART FOOD Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints Chops - Lamb Pork Fish - Whole Trout/Mackerel RUNNER GRILL TIME POSITION (mins in total) 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5-6 10-15 30-40 15-20 20-30 l l 15-25 10-15 20-30 8-12 10-20 20-30 6-12 12-16 14-20 3-4 Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before cooking. Adjust the heat setting and runner position as necessary during cooking. The food should be turned over during cooking as required. Fillets - Plaice/Cod Kebabs Kidneys - Lamb/Pig Liver - Lamb/Pig Sausages Steaks - Rare Medium Well Done Toasted Sandwiches Runner positions are counted from the bottom upwards. The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Adjust the grill pan grid to suit the type and thickness of food to be cooked. 15 THE FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating, however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e. g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés, etc. , best results are achieved if the oven is preheated first. [. . . ] The timer does not work: * Check that the operating instructions are being followed, particularly when setting an automatic programme and returning the cooker to manual after automatic use. See page 9. If the oven fan is noisy: The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the cooker is level. * Check that the cooker has been wired in and is switched on at the wall. * Check that shelves and bakeware are not vibrating in contact with the back panel in the oven. * Check that the timer is set for manual. [. . . ]