Electrolux SG306 User manual

Model SG306

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Important safety information
These warnings are provided in the
interests of your safety. Ensure that
you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your
safety is of paramount importance. If
you are unsure about any of the
information in this book contact the
Customer Care Department.
Installation
The appliance must be installed
according to the instructions supplied.
The installation work must be
undertaken by a competent person as
stated in the Gas Safety (Installation &
Use) Regulations current editions and
the IEE Wiring Regulations. For
appliances installed in the Republic of
Ireland please refer to NSAI –
Domestic Gas installation IS813
Current Editions.
The appliance should be serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used.
It is important that the appliance is
suitable for your gas supply. Your
installer should check the rating plate.
Make sure that a stability bracket is
fitted.
The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the appliance from slipping
from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this
appliance by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside
the appliance must be removed
before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the appliance
in any way.
After installation please dispose of the
packaging with due regard for safety
and the environment. Your local
authority can arrange this.
Child safety
Do not allow children to play with any
part of the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb
on the drop down doors.
This appliance is not intended for use
by children and other persons whose
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge prevents them from using
the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person to ensure that
they can use the appliance safely.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.
During use
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote control
system.
This appliance has been designed for
domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs
only and must not be used for any
other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils as they will ignite if they
become too hot.
When you are lighting any burner
check that it is lit before you leave the
appliance. When turning off a burner,
do not leave the appliance until the
flame has gone out.

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(NG models only) Do not leave the
grill pan handle in position when
grilling as it will become hot.
(NG models only) Always use oven
gloves to remove and replace the grill
pan handle when grilling.
Always support the grill pan when it is
in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn
position.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and place food in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.
During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching the heating elements inside
the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not
obstructed to ensure ventilation of the
oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance
with foil.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam or
heat to release.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when the oven doors
are open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols
inside the oven. They may explode if
they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on
the open oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the appliance or its
handles.
Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it
with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
For hygiene and safety reasons
this appliance should be kept clean
at all times.
A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave cookware containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.
Do not disconnect the appliance from
the gas supply if the supply pipe does
not have a bayonet connection as
described in the installation section. If
this is the case contact the person
who installed the appliance.
Always allow the appliance to cool
before switching off at the wall prior to
carrying out any cleaning/
maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions given
in this book.
Never use steam or high pressure
steam cleaners to clean the
appliance.
At the end of the appliance’s
life
The symbol on the product or on
its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed
of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

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Contents
For the user
Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 5
Getting to know your
appliance 6
Before using the appliance 7
Rating plate 7
Preparing to use your appliance 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 7
Grill and oven furniture 7
The hob 9
Using the hob 9
To light the hob burners 9
To turn off any burner 10
Things to note 10
Hints & tips 10
The grill 11
Using the grill 11
Things to note 11
The grill pan and handle 12
Hints & tips 13
Grilling chart 14
The main oven 15
Heat zones 15
Preheating 15
To fit the main oven shelves 15
Using the main oven 15
Hints & tips 15
Cooking chart 17
Roasting chart 18
Slowcook 19
Using slowcook 19
Food preparation 19
General points 20
Care and cleaning 21
Cleaning materials 21
Cleaning the outside of the
appliance 21
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 21
Cleaning the hob 22
When replacing hotplate burner
parts 22
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 23
Cleaning the grill 23
Cleaning inside the oven(s)
23
Something not working 24
Service and spare parts 26
Guarantee conditions 27
For the installer
Technical details 28
Important safety requirements 30
Provision for ventilation 30
Moving your appliance 31
For your safety 31
Location of appliance 31
Levelling the appliance 32
Connecting to gas supply 33
Fitting the stability bracket 33
The battery 34
Testing 34
General note 35
To help you the following symbols will
be found in the text.
Hints and Tips
Safety Instructions
Please read the instruction book
carefully before use and retain for
future reference.

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Description of the appliance
Gas slip-in single oven
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Main oven
Control panel
Grill

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Getting to know your appliance
The control panel
Features
A - Hotplate controls
B - Grill control
C - Main oven temperature control
D - Hotplate controls
E - Ignition switch
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2
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9
ABCD
E

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Before using the appliance
Rating plate
This is situated on the lower front
frame of the appliance and can be
seen upon opening the door.
Alternatively the rating plate may
also be found on the back or top of
some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by
a suitably rated fuse or circuit
breaker. The rating of the appliance
is given on the rating plate.
Do not remove the rating plate
from the appliance as this may
invalidate the guarantee.
Preparing to use your
appliance
Wipe over the base of the oven(s)
with a soft cloth and hot soapy water
and wash the furniture before use.
We suggest that you run the oven(s)
and grill for 10 – 15 minutes at
maximum temperature, to burn off
any residue from their surfaces.
Accessible parts may become hotter
than in normal use. Children should
be kept away. During this period an
odour may be emitted, it is therefore
advisable to open a window for
ventilation.
Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces
steam similar to a boiling kettle. The
vents allow some of this steam to
escape. However, always stand
back from the appliance when
opening the door(s) to allow any
build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with
a cool surface on the outside of the
appliance, e.g. a trim, it will
condense and produce water
droplets.
This is quite normal and is not caused
by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly
wipe away condensation and also
soilage from surfaces.
For your safety wall coverings at the
rear of the appliance should be
securely fixed to the wall.
Cookware
Main oven - Do not use baking trays
larger than 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”)
as they will restrict the circulation of
heat and may affect performance.
Grill and oven furniture
The following items of grill and oven
furniture have been supplied with the
appliance. If you require replacements
of any of the items listed below please
contact your local Service Force
Centre, quoting the relevant part
number.
(LPG models only)
1 grill pan
(311409401)
1 grill pan handle
(311468100)
Note:
If you require an additional handle for
your grill pan, this can be ordered
from your local Service Force Centre
by quoting part number 311479800\6.

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1 grill pan grid
(311757500)
(NG models only)
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
All models
1 straight shelf
(for grilling)
2 straight shelves
(for main oven
cooking)

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The hob
Using the hob
The gas hob has different burner
sizes to suit different types of
cooking:
To ensure maximum burner
efficiency only use pots and pans
with flat bases appropriate to the
burner size used.
Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large
pan for food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for
everyday cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for
simmering foods such as soups and
stews.
The largest pan which you should
use on any burner is 230mm (9").
The base of the smallest pan should
not measure less than 100mm (4").
Ensure the pan supports
are correctly fitted before
using the hob.
To light the hob burners
The hob ignition works by means of
a battery.
• Push in and hold the control
knob, turn to the large flame
symbol (highest setting) and
press the ignition button
immediately. Keep the control
knob depressed for up to 5
seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. After this time release
the controls. The flame should
remain alight. If after 10
seconds the burner has not lit,
stop operating the appliance and
wait at least 1 min before
attempting a further ignition of
the burner.
• When the burner has lit release
the control and ignition button,
adjust the setting as required.

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Warning: If the ignition
button is not pressed
immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame to
spread.
To turn off any burner
1. Turn the control knob to the off
position. This is shown by a
large dot.
When lighting any burner,
ensure that it is lit before
you leave the appliance.
When turning off a burner,
ensure the flame has gone
out before leaving the
appliance.
In the event of the burner
flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not
attempt to re-ignite the
burner for at least 1 min.
Things to note
If you are having any difficulty
lighting a hob burner turn all the hob
controls off and make sure the
burner parts have been replaced
correctly.
Hints and tips
• Do not overfill pans or they will
boil over.
• Do not use pans with very
heavy handles which cause the
pan to tip.
Place pans on the centre of
the burners.
Position pans so the
handles cannot be
accidentally knocked or
overhang the appliance.
Lift pans on and off the pan
supports.
Do not slide them across
the hob.
• Do not leave accidental spillage
on the hob or removable parts.
The spillage should be wiped up
and the parts washed and
carefully dried as soon as the
hob, pan supports and burner
parts are cool enough to touch.
• A flat based Wok will stand
stable on the pan supports. If
you use a round Wok with a
collar support, the collar must be
the open wirework type
otherwise the performance of
the burner will be affected.
Take care to avoid burns
and scalds when reaching
across the hotplate.
Take extra care when deep
fat frying, do not cover the
pan with a lid. Do not leave
a pan unattended. If the
pan catches fire, leave it
where it is and turn off all
controls. Place a damp
cloth or a fitting lid over the
pan to smother the flames.
Never put water on the fire.
Leave to cool for 30
minutes.

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The grill
CAUTION – Accessible
parts may be hot when the
grill is in use. Young
children should be kept
away.
When you first operate the grill you
may hear some sounds as the
burner heats up, this is quite normal
and is not a fault on the appliance.
Using the grill
• Fully open the door. Push in the
control knob and turn to the large
flame symbol (highest setting)
and press the ignition button
immediately.
• When the burner has lit release
the control and ignition button,
adjust the setting as required.
The grill door must be left
open when grilling.
Things to note
• Some smoke from fat splashes
may be evident as the grill
cleans itself.
Never cover the grill pan or
grid with foil as this can
lead to grill fires.

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The grill pan and handle
(LPG models only)
The grill pan is supplied with a
removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the
wirework under the cut out in the
pan so that the metal plate hooks
over the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over
the central bump on the grill pan.
Ensure the handle is
correctly located. It is not
necessary to remove the grill
pan handle during grilling.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so
that the pan is positioned centrally
beneath the grill.
To remove the handle, slide the
handle to the right and lift the handle
away from the cut out on the grill
pan.
The grill pan and handle
(NG models only)
The grill pan has a removable
handle.
To insert the handle, press the
button on the handle with the thumb
and pivot slightly upwards inserting
the lip into the widest part of the
bracket. Move the handle towards
the left, lower into position and
release the button.
Ensure the handle is
properly located.

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To remove the handle, press the
button on the handle with the thumb
and pivot the handle slightly
upwards and towards the right to
remove from the bracket.
Protect your hands when
removing the grill pan
handle.
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 shelf to attend to
food during cooking.
Hints and tips
• Most foods should be placed on
the grid in the grill pan to allow
maximum circulation of air to lift
the food out of the fats and
juices.
• Adjust the grid and grill pan
runner position to allow for
different thicknesses of food.
• 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.
• Accompaniments such as
tomatoes and mushrooms may
be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
• When toasting bread use the
shelf in position 2 with the grid in
the high position.
• Preheat the grill on a full setting
for a few minutes before sealing
steaks or toasting. Adjust the
heat setting and the shelf as
necessary during cooking.
• The food should be turned over
during cooking as required.

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Grilling chart
The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
Food Position Grill time
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6
Beefburgers grill 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
setting
Chops – Lamb 15 - 20
Pork and 20 - 30
Fish – Whole
Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25
Fillets – Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15
Kebabs grid 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig to 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig suit 10 - 20
Sausages different 20 - 30
Steaks – Rare thicknesses 6 - 12
Medium 12 - 16
Well Done of 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches food 3 - 4

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The main oven
Heat zones
There are zones of heat within the
oven. The temperature in the middle
is the gas mark you have chosen. The
top of the oven is slightly hotter and
the lower shelf slightly cooler. The
base of the oven is quite a lot cooler.
You can make use of these heat
zones when you are cooking foods
requiring different temperatures all at
the same time.
If you are cooking more than one tray
of similar items, for example cakes or
biscuits, swap the trays during
cooking or you can remove the top
tray when the food is cooked and
move the lower tray to the higher shelf
to finish cooking.
Preheating
When you need to preheat the oven,
we recommend you do so for 20
minutes.
For recipes needing high
temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries,
scones, soufflés etc., best results are
achieved if the oven is preheated first.
For best results when cooking frozen
or cooked chilled ready meals always
preheat the oven first.
To fit the main oven shelves
The shelves should be fitted with the
straight rods uppermost on the frame
and the forms towards the back of the
oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt
and safety stop mechanism will be
affected.
Using the main oven
• Open the oven door.
• Push in the control knob and
turn it to gas mark 9. Press the
ignition button immediately.
• When the burner has lit release
the button. There will only be
small flames at first.
• Turn the control knob to the
required gas mark.
• Wait until the oven burner is
showing large flames.
• Close the oven door.
• To turn the oven off, push in the
control knob and turn to the off
position. This is shown by a
large dot.
Hints and tips
• Arrange the shelves in the
required positions before
switching the oven on. Shelf
positions are numbered from the
top downwards.
• Ensure that food is placed
centrally on the shelf and there is
sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum
circulation.
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9

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• Do not push dishes too far back
as food will burn if it overhangs
the burner flame.
• Stand dishes on a suitably sized
baking tray on the shelf to
prevent spillage onto the oven
base and to help reduce
cleaning.
• The material and finish of the
baking tray and dishes used
affect base browning.
Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-
stick utensils increase base
browning. Shiny aluminium or
polished steel trays reflect the
heat away and give less base
browning.
• When cooking more than one
dish in the oven, place dishes
centrally on different shelves
rather than cluster several dishes
on one shelf, this will allow the
heat to circulate freely for the
best cooking results.
• If you are cooking more than one
tray of similar items, for example
cakes or biscuits, swap the trays
during cooking or you can
remove the top tray when the
food is cooked and move the
lower tray to the higher shelf to
finish cooking.
• Do not place baking trays directly
on the oven base as it interferes
with the oven air circulation and
can lead to base burning; use the
lower shelf position.
Do not place cookware and
cooking pots with rough bases
e.g. cast iron on the oven door
as damage to the glass may
occur.

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Cooking chart
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or
decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Food Shelf Position Gas Mark Approx
Cook Time (min)
Biscuits 2+4 5 10 - 20
Bread 3 8* 30 - 40
Bread rolls/buns 2 8* 10 - 20
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria Sandwich (7”)
Madeira (7)”
Rich Fruit (8)”
Christmas (8)”
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
2+4
2+4
2+4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
5
3
15 - 25
18 - 20
20 - 30
1 - 1¼
2½h - 2¾
4 - 5h
depends on size
1¼ - 1½h
2½ - 3h
25 - 30
45 - 65
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 4 3 2½ - 3h
Chicken 4 4 1¼ - 1½h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish 2 4 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) 3 6 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 3 6 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 3 2 1½ - 2h
Pasta/Lasagne etc.
3 5 30 - 40
Pastry: Choux
2 6 30 - 35
Eclairs, Profiteroles 2 5 20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies 2 6 25 - 40
Shortcrust Mince Pies 2+4 5 15 - 20
Meat Pies 2 7 25 - 35
Quiche,Tarts, Flans 2 5 25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry 4 5 see roasting chart
Scones 2+4 7 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie 3 7 30 - 40
Soufflés 3 5 20 - 30
2 5 1½h - 2hVegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes
Roast Potatoes 2 6 1 - 1½h
Yorkshire Pudding: Large 1 7 25 - 40
Individual 1 7 15 - 25
*When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook
time.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards.
To help pastry dishes brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or place on a baking tray.

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Roasting chart
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C
MEAT GAS MARK COOKING TIME
Beef/ Beef boned 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Chicken 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Turkey/Goose 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
up to 3½kg (7lb) then 10
minutes per ½kg (1lb) over
3½kg (7lb)
Duck 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-30 minutes over
Pheasant 5 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
Rabbit 5 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for
most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal
requirements and the shape and texture of the meat. However, lower
temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less tender cuts or
larger joints.
Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the last 20 – 30
min. cooking time.

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Slow cook
The slow cook setting gives a very
low heat in the oven. It is particularly
useful when you are cooking soups,
stews and casseroles because the
long slow cooking will make
cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more
tender. Some foods such as pastry
and biscuits are not suitable for slow
cooking because the temperature is
too low. Cover all food during
cooking to prevent it from drying out.
You can uncover food for the last
half hour if it is normally served
golden brown.
Using slow cook
• You need to cook food at gas
mark 6 for 30 minutes before
you turn the oven down to the
slow cook setting. This makes
sure that the temperature of the
food gets hot enough to start the
food cooking.
Food preparation – slow
cooking
Joints of meat and poultry
• Do not cook meat joints over
2.7kg (6lb).
• Do not cook poultry over 2 kg
(4lb 8oz).
• Cook on the middle shelf of the
oven or above.
• Cook stuffing separately.
• Cook for at least six hours.
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9

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• Only cook joints of pork if you
can make sure, by using a meat
thermometer, that the
temperature inside the joint is at
least 88°C.
• For good air circulation always
stand joints on a rack in a
roasting tin or casserole.
• Thaw all frozen meat and poultry
before you cook it.
• Prime cuts of meat do not
benefit from slow cooking.
• Remove excess fat and skin
unless it is browned first.
Soups, casseroles and
stews
• Do not cook casseroles over 2.7
kg (6lb).
• Bring to the boil on the hotplate
then cook on slow cook.
• Cook on the middle shelf of the
oven or above.
• Cover food with a tight fitting lid
or tin foil.
Vegetables
• Cut into small pieces.
• Dried beans must be pre-soaked
then boiled in an open pan for
15 minutes before adding to any
dish.
• Place vegetables under meat in
casseroles.
• Cover food with a tight fitting lid
or tin foil.
Milk puddings
• Cover the cereal with boiling
water and leave it to stand for 30
minutes.
• Drain and make the pudding in
the usual way.
General points
Frozen Foods
Thaw thoroughly before cooking.
Thickening
Toss meat in flour for casseroles.
Alternatively blend cornflour with
water and add it at the end of
cooking.
Flavouring
Flavours are held in the food
because there is little evaporation.
Adjust flavouring at the end of the
cooking time.
Liquid
Use slightly less liquid as there is
little evaporation during cooking.
Always add milk and milk products,
for example cream towards the end
of cooking to prevent them from
curdling.
Reheating
Cool left over food quickly and then put it in
the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow
cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way
or in a microwave. Only reheat food once.