Hints and tips using the oven, Condensation and steam, Cookware – Zanussi ZBQ 665 User Manual

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Condensation and steam

When food is heated it produces steam in the same way

as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this

steam to escape. However, always stand back from

the oven when opening the oven door 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 oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense and

produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a

fault with the oven.

To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away

condensation and also soilage from surfaces.

Cookware

• Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand

temperatures of 250°C.

• Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not be placed

directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of

the oven, or placed on the oven base.

• Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm (12

in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat

and may affect performance.

The effects of dishes
on cooking results

Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity,

colour, etc. which affects the way they transmit heat to

the food inside them.

A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright

shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning.

B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium

with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark,

heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning.

Hints and Tips

Using the Oven

Always cook with the oven door closed.
Stand clear when opening the drop down oven door.

Do not allow it to fall open - support the door using

the door handle, until it is fully open.
The oven has four shelf levels, and is supplied

with two shelves. The shelf positions are counted

from the bottom of the oven as shown in the

diagram.
It is important that these shelves are correctly

positioned as shown in the diagram.
Do not place cookware directly on the oven

base.

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