Zanussi ZDQ 695 - Manual (Page 32)

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HINTS AND TIPS
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Prepare foods in the same way as for
conventional grilling. Brush lean meats and fish
lightly with a little oil or butter to keep them moist
during cooking.
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Most food should be placed on the grill pan grid
in the 'high' position in the grill pan to allow
maximum circulation of air around the food.
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Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed below the grid when
grilling meats, or in a separate dish on a lower
shelf.
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Foods will cook more quickly the closer they are
to the grill element and the higher the
temperatures selected. Be prepared to adjust
temperatures and shelf positions during cooking
if necessary.
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Turn food over during cooking as necessary.
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Ensure that ready prepared or cooked chilled
dishes e.g. shepherds pie, moussaka, lasagne,
etc., are piping hot throughout before serving.
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A temperature range of 140°C - 220°C and shelf
positions 3 and 4 are suitable for most foods. Be
prepared to make suitable adjustments during
cooking to suit individual requirements. If
thermal grilling on more than one level, it may be
necessary to interchange the food on the shelves
during cooking.
COOKING TIMES
Cooking is more gentle, therefore food generally
takes a little longer to cook when thermal grilling
compared with conventional grilling. One of the
advantages is that larger loads can be cooked at the
same time.
A general guide to cooking times is given on this
page but these times may vary slightly depending on
the thickness and quantity of food being cooked.
THERMAL GRILLING CHART
FOOD SHELF TEMP
(°C)
TIME (mins
In total)
Bacon Rashers 4 200 8-12
Beefburgers 4 190 10-15
Chicken Joints 4 160 35-45
Chops - Lamb/Pork 4 170 20-25
170 25-35
Fish - Whole
Trout/Mackerel
3 170 10-20
Fillets - Plaice/Cod 3 170 10-15
Kebabs 4 170 20-30
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig 4 180 10-15
Liver - Lamb/Pig 4 180 30-30
Sausages 4 190 10-15
Steaks - Medium 4 220 8-10
each side
Steaks - Well Done 4 220 10-12
each side
Heating through 3 170 20-30
and Browning, e.g.
Au -gratin, Lasagne, depends on
Shepherd's Pie. size
NOTE: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom
of the oven.
Times quoted above are given as a guide and should
be adjusted to sit personal taste.