Zanussi ZOU 482 - Handbuch (Seite 40)

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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.
During cooking, the cooling fan and the thermostat control
light will operate in the same way as described for the fan
oven function.
How to use the Inner Grill Element
The inner grill provides quick direct heat to the central area
of the grill pan. By using the inner grill element for cooking
small quantities, it can help to save energy.
1. Turn the oven control function knob on
.
2. Turn the thermostat control knob on the required
temperature.
3. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for
different thicknesses of food and follow the instructions
for grilling.
The grill element is controlled by the thermostat.
During cooking, the grill cycles on and off to prevent
overheating.
Top oven element only
This function is suitable for finishing cooked dishes, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, cauliflower cheese etc.
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 base pastry is cooked through.
The thermostat control light will remain on until
the correct temperature is reached. It will then
cycle on and off to show the temperature is
being maintained.
Conventional Cooking
- The middle shelf position allows for the best heat dis-
tribution. 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.
Fan cooking
- The food is cooked by means of preheated air force
blown evenly round the inside of the oven by a fan
set on the rear wall of the oven itself.
- Heat thus reaches all parts of the oven evenly and
fast and this means that you can simultaneously cook
different types of foods positioned on the various oven
shelves . Fan cooking ensures rapid elimination of
moisture and the dryer oven environment stops the
different aromas and flavours from being transmitted
from one food to another.
- The possibility of cooking on several shelf heights
means that you can cook several different dishes at
the same time and up to three tins of biscuits and mini
pizzas to be eaten immediately or subsequently deep
frozen.
- Naturally the oven can also be used for cooking on
just one shelf. In this case you should use the lowest
set of runners so that you can keep an eye on
progress more easily.
- In addition, the oven is particularly recommended for
sterilizing preserves, cooking home-made fruit in
syrup, and for drying mushrooms or fruit.
Grilling -
- Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan
to allow maximum circulation of air and to lift the food
out of the fats and juices. Food such as fish, liver and
kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if
preferred.
- 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, we suggest that the top runner
position is used.
- The food should be turned over during cooking, as
required.
How to use the Full Grill
1. Turn the oven control function knob on .
2. Turn the thermostat control knob on the required
temperature.
3. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for
different thicknesses of food. Position the food close to
the element for faster cooking and further away for
more gentle cooking.