User manual ZANUSSI ZOU 135

[. . . ] 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. Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF position when not in use. Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the appliance or its handles. [. . . ] 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. Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures, shorter cooking times are sometimes required. For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. · · · · · · · · 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. 15 TOP OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by a further 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom upwards. FOOD Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: SHELF POSITION 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 TEMP (°C) 170 - 190 210 - 220 210 - 220 180 - 190 180 - 190 180 - 190 160 - 170 140 - 150 150 - 160 80 - 100 180 - 190 140 - 150 160 - 170 150 - 160 140 - 160 According to manufacturers instructions 170 - 190 200 - 210 190 - 200 140 - 150 190 - 200 190 - 200 210 - 220 190 - 200 190 - 200 210 - 220 180 - 190 160 - 180 220 - 230 200 - 210 190 - 200 190 - 200 200 - 210 210 - 220 210 - 220 Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit Gingerbread Meringues Flapjack Shortbread Baked Custard Casseroles: Beef/Lamb Chicken Convenience Foods Fish Fish Pie Potato Topped Fruit Pies, Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta / Lasagne etc. Pastry : Choux ­ eclairs/profiteroles Flaky / Puff Pies Shortcrust Mince Pies Meat Pies Quiche, Tarts, Flans Roasting Meat / Poultry Scones Shepherd's Pie Soufflés Vegetables: Baked Jacket Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Puddings: - Large Individual 16 THE MAIN OVEN The main 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. 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 preheat the oven first. 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. thoroughly immediately after · · · · · · 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. Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial growth and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing, cooking, cooling and freezing foods. 21 CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning always allow the cooling fan to cool the appliance down before switching off at the electricity supply. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives and scourers should also be avoided as damage will occur. CLEANING THE APPLIANCE OUTSIDE OF THE DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials e. g. Hob Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur. Regularly wipe over the control panel, doors and handles using a soft cloth and hot soapy water. Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoided as they may dull the surface finish. Any spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped off immediately. Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the panel as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard. REMOVING AND REPLACING WIREWORK RUNNERS THE 1. [. . . ] They can be adjusted if necessary by using the extra holes at the ends of the brackets. Once the brackets are level, drill a pilot hole through the central hole in the bracket and fit the remaining screw. 7 HOW TO FINISH UNPACKING · · Place packed appliance next to the space in which it will be installed. Remove the appliance packing except for bottom tray which should be left in position until the appliance is ready to be fitted into its cabinet. NOTE: It is imperative that the appliance is left in the base to protect both the appliance and the floor. · Ensure the owner is given these operating instructions. Important: Switch off at mains, miniature circuit breaker and, if appropriate, remove fuse before commencing any electrical work. TO REMOVE COVER OF MAINS TERMINAL From the rear of the appliance, remove mains input terminal cover to gain access to terminal block. [. . . ]