Zanussi ZOB 471 User Manual page 16

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Conventional Cooking
- 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.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 quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require
extra top browning also cook well in the
conventional oven.
How to use the conventional oven
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the
required cooking function
2. Turn the thermostat control knob to the
required temperature.
Defrosting
The oven fan operates without heat and
circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the
oven.
Ensure the thermostat control knob is in the
OFF position.
Hints and Tips
On baking:
Cakes and pastries usually require a medium
temperature (150°C-200°C) and therefore it is
necessary to preheat the oven for about 10
minutes.
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baking time has elapsed.
or on a tray for up to 2/3 of the baking time and
then garnished before being fully baked. This
further baking time depends on the type and
amount of topping or filling. Sponge mixtures
must separate with difficulty from the spoon. The
baking time would be unnecessarily extended by
too much liquid.
inserted into the oven at the same time, a shelf
level must be left free between the trays.
inserted into the oven at the same time, the trays
must be swapped and turned around after about
2/3 of the baking time.
On Roasting:
pieces could dry out when roasting. Dark meat,
which is to be well done on the outside but remain
medium or rare inside, must be roasted at a
higher temperature (200°C-250°C).
hand, require a lower temperature (150°C-
175°C). The ingredients for a sauce or gravy
should only be added to the roasting pan right at
the beginning if the cooking time is short.
Otherwise add them in the last half hour.
is cooked: if it cannot be depressed, it is cooked
.
through. Roast beef and fillet, which is to remain
pink inside, must be roasted at a higher
temperature in a shorter time.
insert the roasting pan in the shelf level below to
catch the juices.
minutes, so that the meat juices do not run out.
it is recommended to pour a little water in the
roasting pan. To prevent condensation forming,
add water several times. The plates can be kept
warm in the oven at minimum temperature until
serving.
Do not open the oven door before 3/4 of the
Shortcrust pastry is baked in a springform tin
If two baking trays with pastries or biscuits are
If two baking trays with pastries or biscuits are
Do not roast joints smaller than 1 kg. Smaller
White meat, poultry and fish, on the other
You can use a spoon to test whether the meat
If cooking meat directly on the oven shelf,
Leave the joint to stand for at least 15
To reduce the build up of smoke in the oven,