User manual ZANUSSI ZOB881QA

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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. Grilling Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( or ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. With the setting , 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 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. Fan cooking Thermal grilling (mod. ZOB 881) Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol ( ) and set the thermostat knob on the required temperature. When using this cooking function, select a maximum temperature of 200°C and do not exceed 1 hour of operation. The full grill element and the oven fan operate alternately, circulating hot air around the food. The need to check and turn food is reduced. With the exception of toast and rare steaks, you can thermal grill all the foods you would normally cook under a conventional grill. ZOB 661 4 3 2 1 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. 8 ZOB 881 4 3 2 1 52 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. Grease Filter (mod. ZOB 881) When cooking meat, the grease filter must be fitted over the oven fan by clipping it over the vents in the back panel. [. . . ] Applying the guarantee is subject to the consumer providing proof of purchase showing the purchase and/or delivery date. The guarantee will not apply if damage caused to delicate parts, such as glass (vitreous ceramic), synthetic materials and rubber, is the result of inappropriate use. The guarantee cannot be called on for minor faults that do not affect the value or the overall reliability of the appliance. The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by: · a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water, · abnormal environmental conditions in general, · unsuitable operating conditions, · contact with harsh substances. [. . . ]