User manual ZANUSSI ZBF859X

[. . . ] ELECTRIC OVENS ZBF 859 ZBS 869 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IL English Important Safety Information These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation It is mandatory that all operations required for the installation are carried out by a qualified or competent person, in accordance with existing rules and regulations. It is dangerous to alter the specification in any way. Once you removed all packaging from the appliance, ensure that it is not damaged and the electric cable is in perfect conditions. [. . . ] To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces. 6 5 Using the oven Always cook with the oven door closed Conventional cooking Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. If you need more heat from the bottom of the oven, turn the oven function control knob to (bottom heating element only). Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish and Meat You can place meat in oven proof dishes, or directly on the oven shelf. In this case, remember to place the dripping pan in the first position from the bottom with some water in it. The dripping pan will avoid the falling of melted fat on the oven base. White meat, poultry and fish in general, need a medium temperature cooking (between 150 and 175 °C). If you need to cook red meat (slightly browned on the outside and more gently cooked in the inside), a higher temperature (between 200 and 250 °C) for a short time is recommended. Fan cooking Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( - ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. The fan behind the back panel circulates heated air into the oven. If you need to cook more than one dish in the fan oven at the same time, place the shelves on the first and third position from the bottom (fig. If you are cooking only one dish in the fan oven, use the lower positions, as this will give you better results. Hints and Tips on baking Cakes usually need a medium temperature cooking, between 150 and 200 °C. A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is recommeded when cooking cakes or baking. Once the cooking has been started, keep the oven door closed during all the cooking time, and check the cooking results through the oven door glass. Grilling Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. With the setting on the "double grill" function, you will obtain even heating on the whole surface of the dish. When grilling meat or fish, spread a little oil on them and always place them on the oven grid. The shelf level depends on the thinckness of the food. Always place the dripping pan at the lowest level, with some water in it, to avoid smoke and unpleasant smells. Hints and Tips on grilling If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the shelf after spreading a little oil on them. In the grill function, heat comes only from the top element. Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending on meat or fish's thickness. Always remember to place the dripping pan in the lower position with some water in it. Defrosting Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the OFF position (symbol : l). The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the oven. The temperatures inside the oven can reach 250°C. Always ensure that you are using oven proof baking trays, oven dishes, etc. [. . . ] n Steam and condensation settle on the food and the oven cavity. Technical Assistance If after the checks listed in the previous chapter, the appliance still does not work correctly, contact your local Service Centre, specifying the type of malfunctioning, the appliance model (Mod. ), the product number (Prod. No. ) marked on the identification plate. This plate is placed on the front external edge of the oven cavity. Original spareparts, certified by the product manufacturer and carrying this symbol are only available at our Service Centre and authorized spareparts shops. Mod. [. . . ]