The Conventional Oven - Zanussi ZBC 848 Instruction Booklet

The Conventional Oven

When using this setting, heat comes from both the top
and bottom elements. This allows you to cook on a single
level and is particularly suitable for dishes which require
extra base browning such as pizzas, quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top
browning also cook well in the conventional oven. This
form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook without
the fan in operation.
How to Use the
Conventional Oven
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the required
cooking function (
2. Turn the thermostat control to the required tempera-
ture.
Top oven element only
This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc.
Hints and Tips
The middle shelf position allows for the best heat
distribution. To increase base browning simply lower the
shelf position. To increase top browning, raise the shelf
position.
The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes
used will affect base browning. Enamelware, dark, heavy
or non-stick utensils increase base browning, while oven
glassware, shiny aluminium or polished steel trays
reflect the heat away and give less base browning.
Always place dishes centrally on the shelf to ensure
even browning.
Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays to prevent
spillage onto the base of the oven and make cleaning
easier.
Do not place dishes, tins or baking trays directly on the
oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will
occur.
For faster preheating use the fan oven function to
preheat the oven until the oven indicator neon goes out,
then swich the selector to the conventional oven setting.
Single level cooking gives best results. If you require
more than one level cooking use the fan oven function.
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Bottom oven element only
This function is particularly useful when blind-baking
pastry. It may also be used to finish off quiches or flans
to ensure the pastry base is cooked through.
THINGS TO NOTE
The oven light will come on when the oven function
control knob is set.
The thermostat control light will remain on until the
correct temperature is reached. It will then cycle on
and off to show that temperature is being maintained.
The cooling fan will operate continually during
cooking. It may run on after the oven is switched off
to keep the controls cool. This is quite normal.
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