User manual ZANUSSI ZKF661LX 29L

[. . . ] · For safety reasons, the cleaning of the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment is not permitted. Correct use · This appliance should be used only for normal domestic cooking and frying of food. · The appliance must not be used as a work surface or as a storage surface. · Additions or modifications to the appliance are not permitted. [. . . ] Outside ring To switch on Ring switch Switch setting Turn clockwise, past a slight resistance, as far as it will go Z Turn anti-clockwise to the desired heat setting To switch off Turn to the Off position 1 - 10 0 7 Tips on Cooking and Frying 3 Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, especially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acrylamides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. Cookware · You can recognise good cookware from the bottoms of the pans. The bottom should be as thick and flat as possible. · Cookware made of enamelled steel or with aluminium or copper bottoms can leave discolorations on the glass ceramic surface which are difficult or impossible to remove. Energy saving 2 2 2 2 Always place cookware on the cooking zone before it is switched on. If possible, always place lids on the pans. Switch cooking zones off before the end of the cooking time, to take advantage of residual heat. Bottom of pans and cooking zones should be the same size. 8 Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting 0 1 Keeping food warm Melting Solidifying 3-4 Simmering on low heat Steaming Braising Cookingprocess suitable for Residual heat, Off position Keeping cooked foods warm Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs Simmering rice and milk-based dishes Heating up ready-cooked meals Steaming vegetables, fish braising meat Steaming potatoes Cooking time Tips/Hints as required 5-25 mins. 25-50 mins. Cover Stir occasionally Cook with lid on Add at least twice as much liquid as rice, stir milk dishes part way through cooking With vegetables add only a little liquid (a few tablespoons) Use only a little liquid, e. ¼ l water for 750 g potatoes Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredients 1-2 4-5 20-45 mins. 20-60 mins. 5-6 Boiling Cooking larger quantities of food, stews and soups Gentle Frying Frying escalopes, veal cordon bleu, cutlets, rissoles, sausages, liver, roux, eggs, pancakes, doughnuts Hash browns, loin steaks, steaks, Flädle (pancakes for garnishing soup) 60-150 mins. 7-8 Steady frying Turn halfway through cooking 8-9 Heavy Frying Boiling Searing Deep frying 5-15 mins. per pan Turn halfway through cooking 9-10 Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash, pot roast), deep frying chips 9 Cleaning and Care 1 Take care!Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning 1 Warning!the appliance. Remove residues with Residues from cleaning agents will damage water and washing up liquid. Clean with water and washing up liquid. Cleaning the appliance after each use 1. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. Removing deposits 1. Place a scraper on the glass ceramic surface at an angle. [. . . ] A device must be provided in the electrical installation which allows the appliance to be disconnected from the mains at all poles with a contact opening width of at least 3 mm. Suitable isolation devices include line protecting cutouts, fuses (screw type fuses are to be removed from the holder), earth leakage trips and contactors. 1 IMPORTANT! 12 Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section "What to do if. . . "). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Customer Care Department or one of our service partners. [. . . ]