Zanussi ZKT6050 - Manual (Page 26)

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Hints and tips
Hints and tips when using the hob
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Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
hob. This will reduce the risk of scratches and
metal marks from saucepans with aluminium
bases. Metal marks can be easily cleaned off
providing they are not allowed to burn on.
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Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
relating to recommended heat settings.
•
Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans. Those with uneven bases should
not be used.
•
Never leave the hotplates on when not covered
with a saucepan.
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Ensure that the hob and saucepans are clean
and dry before the start of cooking.
•
Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to
keep the hob looking like new.
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If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g. jams
and syrups, it must be wiped from the hob
before it sets and becomes hard otherwise
damage to the hob will occur.
Hints and tips when using the grill
•
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.
•
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 gentler cooking.
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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.
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Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
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When toasting bread, use the shelf in position 3
with the grid in the ‘high’ position.
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When using the centre section grill, ensure food is
placed centrally on the grilling grid directly
beneath the grill element.
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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.
•
The food should be turned over during cooking as
required.
Hints and tips when using the top oven
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Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are
counted from the bottom upwards.
1
2
2 3
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Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf
and there is sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
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There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”)
between the top of the food and the element. This
gives best cooking results and allows room for rise
in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc. When
cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc., place
the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf.
•
Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.