Zanussi ZBQ 865 - Manual (Page 17)

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How to Use 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.
1. Turn the oven function control knob to the
required cooking function ( ).
2. Turn the thermostat control to the required tem-
perature.
THINGS TO NOTE
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The oven light will come on when the oven
function control knob is set.
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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.
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 or cooking pizza. It may also be
used to finish off quiches or flans to ensure the
base pastry is cooked through.
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.
The Cooling Fan
• 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.
NOTE
The action of the cooling fan will depend on how
long the oven has been used and at what tempe-
rature. It may not switch in at all at lower tempera-
ture settings nor run on where the oven has only
been used for a short time.