User manual ZANUSSI ZKT663LX

[. . . ] 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. Do not place or store flammable liquids, highly inflammable materials or fusible objects (e. g. [. . . ] If all cooking zones are switched off, the cooking surface automatically switches itself off after approx. 10 seconds. Control panel 3 Moisture (e. g. a wet cloth) or liquid boiling over onto the control panel immediately switches all cooking zones off. Cooking zones If one of the cooking zones is not switched off after a certain time, or if the heat setting is not modified, the relevant cooking zone switches off automatically. Heat setting V, 1 - 2 3-4 5 6-9 Switches off after 6 hours 5 hours 4 hours 1. 5 hours 12 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. 13 Examples of cooking applications The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting 0 V Keeping food warm Melting Solidifying 2-3 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 4-5 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, Fldle (pancakes for garnishing soup) 60-150 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. l water for 750 g potatoes Up to 3 l liquid plus ingredients Cooking time Tips/Hints 1-2 3-4 20-45 mins. 20-60 mins. 6-7 Steady frying Turn halfway through cooking 7-8 Heavy Frying Boiling Searing Deep frying 5-15 mins. per pan Turn halfway through cooking 9 Boiling large quantities of water, cooking pasta, searing meat (goulash, pot roast), deep frying chips 14 Cleaning and Care 1 Take care!Sharp objects and abrasive cleaning 1 Warning!Residues from cleaning agents will materials will damage the appliance. Remove residues 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. Remove residues by sliding the blade over the surface. Wipe the appliance with a damp cloth and a little washing up liquid. Rub the appliance dry using a clean cloth. [. . . ] The latter is available from the Customer Care Department. 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! 18 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. [. . . ]