Zanussi ZKC5020 User manual

User manual
Cooker
Top Oven/Grill Back Left Front left Front Reight Back Reight
ZKS5010
ZKC5020
ZKC5030

Thank you for selecting our
appliance
We wish you lots of enjoyment with your new
appliance and we hope that you will consider
our brand again when purchasing household
appliances.
Please read this user manual carefully and
keep it throughout the product life cycle as a
reference document. The user manual should
be passed on to any future owner of the
appliance.
Contents
Safety instructions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
Description of the appliance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 5
Before first use _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
Grill and oven furniture _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
The electronic timer (ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/
K1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
The hob _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
The grill (ZKS5010W1/S1/B1-ZKC5020S1/
W1/X1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 13
The top oven (ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/
K1) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
The main oven _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 16
Cooking tables _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 18
Care and cleaning _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 21
What to do if... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 25
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 26
Technical Data _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 28
Environmental Information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
Guarantee/Customer Service _ _ _ _ _ _ 29
European Guarantee _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
www.electrolux.com _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 31
Subject to change without notice
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Safety instructions
General safety
These warnings are provided in the interest 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 meanings of these
warnings please contact customer care.
Installation
• The appliance must be installed according
to the instructions supplied.
• The installation work must be undertaken by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
• The appliance should be serviced by an au-
thorised service engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
• 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 ap-
pliance from slipping.
• 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 ap-
pliance is used.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
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.
• Childrenshouldbe supervised to ensurethat
they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING!
Accessible parts may be hot during use. Young
children should be kept away.
During use
• This appliance is not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge prevents them from
using the appliance safely without supervi-
sion or instruction by a responsible person
to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
• This appliance is not intended to beoperated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
• This appliance has been designed for do-
mestic 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.
• Never place plastic or any other material,
which may melt in or on the oven.
• Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling, as it will become hot.
• Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
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• Always use oven gloves to remove and re-
place the grill pan handle when grilling.
• Alwaysuseovenglovestoremoveandplace
food in the oven.
• Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillage and boil
over.
• The handles of saucepans, which are
smaller than the heated area on the hob, will
become hot.
• Ensure your hand is protected before han-
dling the pan.
• Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass
is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visi-
ble, disconnect the appliance immediately
from the electricity supply and contact your
local service force centre.
• Do not place foil or plastic containers on the
ceramic glass.
• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching 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 doors to allow any build up of
steam or heat to release.
• Some parts of the product may preserve
their heat for a long time; please wait until
the parts primarily exposed to heat cool
down before touching them.
• Do not keep flammable materials close while
the product is operating.
• Donotleave anything ontheovendoorwhen
it is open.
• Always switch the cooker off when you do
not use it.
WARNING!
Never leave the appliance unattended when
the oven door is 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
WARNING!
For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance
should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of
fat or other foodstuff could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.
• Do not leave the cookware containing food-
stuff, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it
is inadvertently switched on.
• Extreme care must be taken when using a
ceramic hob scraper.
• 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.
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Description of the appliance
Product description
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1Hob
2Control Panel
3Top Oven Door/Grill
4Oven Door Handle/Grill
5Main Oven Door
6Tubular heating element
7Grill Pan
8Shelf
9Levelling leg
10 Ceramic feet
11 Hot hob indicator
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Controls and their functions
ZKS5010W1/S1/B1, ZKC5020S1/W1/X1
3 4 5 6
1 2
1Grill
2Main Oven
3Back Left
4Front Left
5Front Right
6Back Right
ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/K1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1Timer
2Top Oven/Grill
3Main Oven
4Back Left
5Front Left
6Front Right
7Back Right
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Before first use
Rating plate
• This is situated on the lower front frame of
theappliance and can beseenuponopening
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 suita-
bly rated fuse or circuit breaker.
• The rating of the appliance is given on the
rating plate.
•Do not remove the rating plate from the
applianceasthismayinvalidatetheguar-
antee.
Preparing to use your
appliance
• Carefully check whether there is any dam-
age after you unpack the appliance. If there
is any defect; do not use the appliance and
contact your retailer immediately. As the ma-
terials used for packaging (nylon, stapler,
Styrofoam etc.) may cause harmful effects
to children, they should be collected and re-
moved immediately.
• For your safety wall coverings at the rear of
the appliance should be securely fixed to the
wall.
• Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft
cloth using hot soapy water. Wash the oven
furniture before use.
• We suggest that you run the oven(s) and grill
for 10 – 15 minutes at maximum tempera-
ture, to burn off any residue from their sur-
faces. 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.
Controlpanelindicatorneon(s)
• The indicator neon will operate when the grill
(where applicable) or oven(s) is switched on.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on
and off during use to show that the setting is
being maintained. If the neon does not op-
erate as the instructions indicate the controls
have been incorrectly set. Return all controls
to zero and reset following the instructions
for the required setting.
Condensation and steam
• When food is heated it produces steam simi-
lar to a boiling kettle. The vents allow some
of this steam to escape. However, always
standback from the appliance whenopening
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 foodstuff from sur-
faces.
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• For your safety wall coverings at the rear of
the appliance should be securely fixed to the
wall.
Cookware
• Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be
placed directly against the grid covering the
fan at the back of the oven.
• Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x
35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the cir-
culation of heat and may affect performance.
Grill and oven furniture
• The following items of grill and oven furniture
havebeen supplied with the appliance. If you
require replacements of any of the items lis-
ted below please contact your local service
force centre.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf (For grill-
ing and top oven cook-
ing)
and
2 straight shelves (For
main oven cooking)
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The electronic timer (ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/K1)
This oven has a 24-hour clock. In the event of
an interruption of the electricity supply, the
clock will stop and you will not be able to use
the main oven.
To set the time of day
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“A” Symbol and "0:00" will flash after the cooker is
connected to electricity. Press (+) and (-) keys at the
same time. Press the increase and decrease buttons
until the correct time is showing.
1. This symbol is displayed when the Cooking Period
function is set (see apropriate chapter)
2. This symbol is displayed when the Cooking Period
function is set (see apropriate chapter)
3. Time increase button
4. Mode button
5. Time decrease button
IMPORTANT!
The increase and decrease control buttons op-
erate slowly at first and then more rapidly. They
should be pressed separately.
To set the countdown
This function can be used as time set up and
alarm when wished. “Mode”( ) key must be
pressed until “ “ indicator lamp will start to
light. The wished period interval is adjusted via
“+” and “-” keys. Screen reverts to the time of
day and “ “ sign that flashed in the past
remains fixed. It is possible to make time set up
between 0- 23.59 hours. At the end of cooking
period an alarm is heard and “ “ symbol
flashes. You can press any key to stop the
alarm.
Setting the oven timer control
Only the main oven can be automatically timed.
When using the timer control for the very first
time, it is advisable to let it operate while you
are at home.
The display can be checked to show that it is
operating correctly and you will feel confident
to leave a meal to cook automatically in the fu-
ture.
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Setting the Desired Cooking Period
This function is used to set the desired cooking period.
To adjust the cooking period, “Mode“ ( )key is
pressed until “dur” indicator lamp starts to flash. The
desired cooking period is adjusted by using “+” and “-”
keys. Once the time is adjusted, it is registered
automatically in 5 seconds following the adjustment.
“A” and “ “ symbols will be illuminated. The screen
returns to the current time. At the emd of a timed cook-
ing period an alarm will sound and “A” and “ “
symbols starts to flash. Pressing any button stops the
alarm and the lamp flashing. It is possible to adjust
cooking period between 0-10 hours.
Setting the Finish Time
This function is used to adjust finish time of the
cooking period. To adjust the finish time of
cooking “Mode” key is pressed until “End” indi-
cator lamp starts to flash. The desired finish
time is adjusted by using “+” and “-” keys. The
time will revert to the time of day when the finish
time is reached an alarm is heard and you can
press any key to stop the alarm. The oven will
turn off.
Setting the Cooking Period and Finish Time
This function is used to adjust the cooking period by
use of the automatic cooking function. Both cooking
period and end time have to be adjusted. The cooking
period is adjusted as explained above. “Mode” key is
pressed until “End” indicator lamp flashes in order to
adjust the ending time. “+” and “-” keys must be used.
Once the time is adjusted, it is registered automatically
in 5 seconds following the adjustment and “A” and
““ symbols starts to light continuously. The screen
returns to the current time. An alarm sound is heard at
the end of the time and “A” symbol starts to flash.
Pressing any button stops the alarm and lamp flashing.
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The hob
WARNING!
Only for the ceramic hob models: Do not use
the appliance if the ceramic glass is damaged.
If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect
the appliance immediately from the electricity
supply and contact your local service force cen-
tre.
The highest number represents the hottest set-
ting and the lowest number represents the
coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to
the quantity and type of food to be cooked.
Using the hob
The hob part of the appliance is controlled via
a knob with 7 positions on the control panel.
Position "0" means off position. The remaining
6 positions indicate the following types of use:
1: Heat maintenance position
2-3: Heating in low temperature position
4-5-6: Cooking, frying and boiling position
Theknobrotationdirection maydifferaccording
totheproductspecification. IncaseofZKS5010
models surfaces of hotplates are covered by a
protective layer. At first use, operate the hot-
plates without a pan at level 3for5minutes.This
hardens the protective coating on the hob and
makes it more resistant to normal use. A harm-
less smoke will be given off from the hob.
Recommended saucepans
• Only saucepans with flat bases and close
fitting lids are recommended. The saucepan
base should be approximately the same size
as the cooking area.
• Ensure that new saucepans are well scrub-
bed to remove edges and take off any de-
posits left from manufacture.
• Traditional round-bottomed Woks must not
be used even with a stand. Woks with flat-
bottomedbasesareavailableanddocomply
with the above recommendations.
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AB C D
A-Right B- Wrong: circular sauce-
pan base C- Wrong: small sauce- pan diameter D- Wrong: saucepan base not central
IMPORTANT!
A ceramic glass hob may occasionally switch
on and off when higher heat settings are used.
This is due to a safety device, which prevents
the glass from overheating.
• Some switching on and off when cooking at
high temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is
quite normal, causes no damage to the hob
and little delay in cooking times.
• Excessive switching may however be
caused by the use of an unsuitable sauce-
pan or a saucepan which is smaller than the
heated area. If excessive switching occurs,
discontinue use of the saucepan.
Hints and tips when using the
hob
• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off
the hob. This will reduce the risk of scratches
and metal marks from saucepans with
aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to
burn on.
• Follow any guidelines provided by the sau-
cepan manufacturer, particularly those re-
lating to recommended heat settings.
• Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans. Those with uneven bases
should not be used.
• Never leave the hob on when not covered
with a saucepan.
• Ensure that the hob and saucepans are
clean and dry before the start of cooking.
• Follow the cleaning instructions very closely
to keep the hob looking like new.
• If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g.
jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the
hob before it sets and becomes hard other-
wise damage to the hob will occur.
• Make sure that the hob is switched off after
using it.
• Avoid the use of decorative covers with sold
hotplate as they can cause cendensation to
form on the hotplates which may lead to
deterioration.
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The grill (ZKS5010W1/S1/B1-ZKC5020S1/W1/X1)
CAUTION!
Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in
use. Young children should be kept away.
Using the grill
IMPORTANT!
Top oven door can be kept either open or
closed during grilling
IMPORTANT!
Description of grill functions may be found in
the chapter about the top oven
Turn the grill control to the required setting. At
lower settings the grill may turn on and off over
time and you may prefer to use these settings
to keep food warm. The food will continue to
cook gently if the grill is used for this purpose.
• The indicator neon will glow continuously as
long as the grill is turned on.
• Some smoke from fat splashes may be evi-
dent as the grill cleans itself.
WARNING!
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this
can lead to grill fires.
The grill pan and handle
WARNING!
Always use an oven glove to protect your hand
when using the grill as all the metal parts can
become very hot!
The grill pan has a detachable handle. Ensure
to locate the tip of grill pan handle inside the
recessed form as indicated in the figure below.
Do not leave the handle in position when grill-
ing. If the handle is left in position when grilling,
it will get very hot.
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2
WARNING!
Ensure the handle is properly located.
WARNING!
Protect your hands when removing the grill pan
handle. Always remove the grill pan handle
during grilling. Place the grill pan on the shelf
so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath
the grill.
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.
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• Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position
to allow for different thicknesses of food.
• Food should be thoroughly dried before grill-
ing 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.
• Whentoastingbread use the shelf in position
2 with the grid in the high position.
• When using the centre section grill, ensure
food is placed centrally on the grilling grid
directly beneath the grill element.
• The food should be turned over during cook-
ing as required.
• Preheat the grill on full setting for a few mi-
nutes before sealing steaks or toasting. Ad-
just the heat setting and the shelf as
necessary during cooking.
Grilling chart
FOOD GRILL TIME (mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 0:10 - 0:15
Beef Burgers 0:15 - 0:20
Chicken Joints 0:40 - 0:50
Lamb Chops 0:20 - 0:30
Pork Chops 0:20 - 0:30
Whole Trout/Mackerel 0:20 - 0:30
Plaice/Cod Fillets 0:15 - 0:25
Kebabs 0:20 - 0:30
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig 0:15 - 0:20
Liver - Lamb/Pig 0:15 - 0:30
Sausages 0:20 - 0:30
Steak - Rare 0:06 - 0:12
Steak - Medium 0:12 - 0:16
Steak - Well Done 0:14 - 0:20
Toasted Sandwiches 0:05 - 0:10
IMPORTANT!
The times quoted above are given as a guide
and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
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The top oven (ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/K1)
Using the Top Oven
Note that ZKC5030W1/S1/X1/K1 do not have
grill function. The switch for the top oven allows
you to select the oven functions. The symbols
and their functions are briefly explained in the
following lines. The detailed information for
their usage will also be explained in the follow-
ing pages.
Grill Function
Double grilling function
Top and bottom heating
function
Grill Function
This function is used for grilling. In order to grill,
please use the grill pan supplied with your prod-
uct. Turn your top oven’s switch as it will show
the sign of thisfunction. For details, please refer
to the cooking table.
At the end of grilling, as in all other cooking
processes; turn the top oven switch off. Take
the grill pan out by using the special handle and
put the pan onto a safe place. Keep children
away from the hot oven during and after grilling,
until it has cooled completely.
Double Grilling Function
This function is used for wider area grilling. In
order to grill, please use the grill pan supplied
with your product. Turn your top oven’s switch
as it will show the sign of this function. For de-
tails, please refer to the cooking table
At the end of grilling, as in all other cooking
processes; turn the top oven switch off. Take
the grill pan out by using the special handle and
put the pan onto a safe place. Keep children
away from the hot oven during and after grilling
until, it is cool completely.
Top and Bottom Heating
Function
The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It
is designed for cooking smaller quantities of
food. It gives especially good results if used to
cook fruitcakes, sweets and savoury flans or
quiche. The top oven is also ideal for use as
warming compartment to warm dishes and
keep food hot. Use the top oven when you want
to warm plates. Use the lowest setting on the
second oven temperature control.
At the end of cooking period, as in all other
cooking processes; turn the top oven switch off.
Take the cooking tray out and put it onto a safe
place. Keep children away from the hot oven
during and after cooking, until it had cooled
completely.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn ON and
OFF during use to show that the setting is being
maintained.
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WARNING!
Do not place dishes, tins and trays directly on
the oven base as it becomes very hot and dam-
age will occur.
To fit the top oven shelf
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods
uppermost on the frame and the forms towards
the back of the oven. To remove a shelf slide
the shelf towards you until the shelf stop is
reached. Tilt shelf up at the front to that the
stops clear the side supports. Lift shelf clear.
To insert a shelf, reverse the above steps.
Hints and tips
• Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven on. Shelf positions
are counted from the bottom upwards.
• There should always be at least 2.5 cm (1”)
between the top of the food and the element.
This gives best cooking results and allows
room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire
puddings etc. When cooking cakes, pastry,
scones bread etc., place the tins or baking
trays centrally on the shelf.
• Ensure that food is placed centrally on the
shelf and there is sufficient room around the
baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circu-
lation.
• 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. Enamel-
ware, dark, heavy or non-stick utensils in-
crease base browning. Shiny aluminium or
polishedsteeltrays reflect theheatawayand
give less base browning.
• Because of the smaller cooking space and
lower temperatures, shorter cooking times
are sometimes required. Be guided by the
recommendations given in the cooking
chart.
• 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.
• For economy leave the door open for the
shortest possible time, particularly when
placing food into a pre-heated oven.
WARNING!
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.
The main oven
The fan oven is particularly suitable for cooking
larger quantities of food. The advantages of fan
oven cooking are:
Preheating
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature,
so it is not usually necessary to preheat the
oven. Without preheating however, you may
need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the
recommended cooking times. For recipes
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needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pas-
tries, 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.
Cooking temperatures
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower
temperatures than conventional cooking. Fol-
low the temperatures recommended in the
cooking chart. As a guide reduce temperatures
by about 20°C – 25°C for your own recipes,
using a conventional oven.
Batch baking
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels,
especially useful when batch baking.
To fit the main oven shelves
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods
uppermost on the frame and the forms towards
the back of the oven. To remove a shelf slide
the shelf towards you until the shelf stop is
reached. Tilt shelf up at the front to that the
stops clear the side supports. Lift shelf clear.
To install a shelf, reverse the above steps.
Using the main oven
The switch for main oven allows you to select
the oven functions. The symbols and their func-
tions are briefly explained in the following lines.
Thedetailed information for their usage will also
be explained in the following pages.
Defrost function
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Slow cook function
Hints and tips
• Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven on. Shelf positions
are numbered from the bottom upwards.
• When cooking more than one dish in the fan
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.
• When batch baking one type of food, e.g.
Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar
size will be cooked in the same time.
• It is recommended that when baking larger
quantities the shelf positions should be
evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked.
A slight increase in cooking time may be
necessary.
• 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.
WARNING!
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.
Defrost
This main oven function defrosts most foods
faster than more conventional methods. It is
particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods
which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled
gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings
cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. Turn the
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main oven temperature control to the required
setting.
Hints and tips
• Place the frozen food in a single layer where
possible and turn it overhalf way through the
defrosting process.
• The actual speed of defrosting is influenced
by room temperature. On warm days de-
frosting will be faster than on cooler days.
• It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry
slowly in the fridge. However, this process
canbeaccelerated by using the defrost func-
tion. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled
prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin
chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 -2
hours.
• A 1 kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be
thawed in approximately 5 hours. Remove
the giblets as soon as possible during the
thawing process.
• Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight can
be thawed using the defrost function.
• All joints of meat and poultry must be thawed
thoroughly before cooking.
• Always cook thoroughly immediately after
thawing.
• Do not leave food at room temperature once
it is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or
store cooked food in the fridge, once it has
cooled.
• Care must always be taken when handling
foods in the home. Always follow the basic
rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial
growth and cross contamination when de-
frosting, preparing, cooking, cooling and
freezing foods.
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Slow Cook Function
The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in
the oven. It is particularity 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 foods 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 180-190C for 30 mi-
nutes before you turn the oven down to the slow
cook setting. This makes sure that the tempera-
ture of the food gets hot enough to start the food
cooking.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on and
off during use to show that the setting is being
maintained.
Turn the oven control to the required setting.
After 30 minutes turn the control to the slow
cook setting
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Cooking tables
Oven cooking chart
The temperature and baking times are for guid-
ance only, as these will depend on the
consistency of the various ingredients and the
number, type and size of baking tray or tins
used. It may be necessary to increase or de-
crease the temperature to suit individual pref-
erence and requirements. For best results,
moist recipes (for example pizza, fruit flans etc)
should be baked on one level. To ensure opti-
mal performance when cooking convenience
foods, pizza or frozen and chilled ready meal,
always preheat the oven first
FOOD FAN OVEN TOP OVEN APPROX COOK TIME
(h)
COOKING TEMP
°C POS COOKING TEMP °C
Biscuits 180 - 190 2180 - 190 0:15 - 0:25
Bread 200 - 220 1200 - 220 0:25 - 0:35
Bread rolls/buns 200 - 220 1200 - 220 0:15 - 0:30
Small / Queen
Cakes
160 - 170 1170 - 180 0:20 - 0:30
Sponges 160 - 170 1170 - 180 0:25 - 0:35
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 1160 - 170 0:25 - 0:35
Madeira Cake 140 - 150 1140 - 150 1:15 - 1:45
Rich Fruit Cake 140 - 150 1140 - 150 2:15 - 2:45
Christmas Cake 130 - 140 1130 - 140 3:00 - 4:45
Gingerbread 140 - 150 1140 - 150 1:15 - 1:45
Meringues 90 - 100 190 - 100 2:30 - 3:15
Flapjack 170 - 180 1170 - 180 0:30 - 0:35
Shortbread 130 - 140 1140 - 150 0:45 - 1:00
FruitPies,Crumbles 190 - 200 1190 - 200 0:45 - 1:00
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 1140 - 150 1:30 - 2:15
Scones 210 - 220 1220 - 230 0:08 - 0:18
Choux Pastry 190 - 200 2190 - 290 0:35 - 0:45
Éclairs / Profiteroles 170 - 180 2170 - 180 0:25 - 0:35
Flaky Pastry 210 - 220 2210 - 220 0:25 - 0:45
Mince Pies 190 - 200 1190 - 200 0:15 - 0:30
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FOOD FAN OVEN TOP OVEN APPROX COOK TIME
(h)
COOKING TEMP
°C POS COOKING TEMP °C
Pasta Lasagne etc. 180 - 200 1180 - 200 0:45 - 1:00
Meat Pies 190 - 210 1190 - 210 0:40 - 0:50
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 210 1180 - 210 0:35 - 0:45
Shepherd’s Pie 190 - 200 1190 - 200 0:30 - 0:55
Soufflés 170 - 180 1170 - 180 0:20 - 0:40
Fish 170 - 190 1170 - 190 0:20 - 0:40
Fish Pie 190 - 200 1190 - 200 0:30 - 0:40
Beef Casserole 140 - 160 1140 - 160 2:30 - 3:15
Lamb Casserole 140 - 160 1140 - 160 2:30 - 3:15
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instruction
Baked Potatoes 180 - 190 1180 - 190 1:00 - 1:45
Roast Potatoes 180 - 190 1180 - 190 1:00 - 1:45
Large Yorkshire
Puddings
210 - 220 1210 - 220 0:35 - 0:45
Individual Yorkshire
Puddings
200 - 210 1200 - 210 0:15 - 0:30
Roasting chart
Meat Temperature Cooking time
Beef/ Beef boned 160 - 180 °C 0:20 - 0:35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 0:20 - 0:35 minutes over.
Mutton/Lamb 160 - 180 °C 0:25 - 0:35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 0:25 - 0:35 minutes over.
Pork/Veal/Ham 160 - 180 °C 0:30 - 0:40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 0:30 - 0:40 minutes over.
Chicken 160 - 180 °C 0:20 - 0:25 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 0:20 minutes over.
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