Switching the oven off
Set the function control knob and the temperature control knob
to the zero position.
8.4 What happens after switching on the oven
Selecting any function of the oven causes the turning on of:
the oven light, –
After the temperature is set, the following elements turn on:
oven heating elements (depending on the selected func- –
tion),
the red pilot light. –
If culinary recipes recommend putting a dish into the preheated
oven, it should be done after the red pilot light goes off for the
rst time.
8.5 Heating options
Heating with the bottom heating element
The bottom heating element, located under the oven oor,
heats the oven. With this function you can extra bake the
base of a cake (e.g. when baking fruit cake). It is recom-
mended for the last 10-15 minutes of the baking process.
Heating with the upper and bottom heating elements
Both heating elements are on and heat the inside of the
oven. Dishes should be placed on a single, preferably mid-
dle level of the oven. This kind of heating is ideal for prepa-
ring pastry, meat, sh, bread and pizza.
Heating with the upper heating element
The upper heating element heats the oven. With this func-
tion you can brown the top of the cooked dish. This method
may be also used to cook such dishes as toasts, vegeta-
bles, casseroles etc.
8.6 General cookery tips
For baking cakes you may use traditional baking tins or Teon-•
coated, ceramic, glass and aluminium foil ones (8.6.1). Bak-
ing tins are the most universal ones due to their versatility of
shapes and possibilities of use. Before the rst use, a new
baking tin should be heated up in a strongly heated oven.
When temperature in the oven reaches a desired value, the •
red pilot light goes out.
If, apart from the baking tray supplied with the cooker, other •
baking tins are used, they should be placed centrally on the
wire shelf.
When selecting the baking temperature follow the rules stated •
below:
Thinly rolled dough – higher power, shorter baking time, –
Thick layer of dough and runny dough – lower power, longer –
baking time.
Fill the tins 2/3 full of dough, leaving enough space for it to •
rise.
For roasting meat you may use ceramic, glass, steel, enam-•
elled and iron utensils with heat-resistant handles (8.6.2).
Oven preheating guidelines should be closely followed, as the •
requirements are different for different types of cakes.
During baking, the dough should be evenly heated. This con-•
dition is fullled when the function
is selected.
If the top of the cake is too dark, next time place the baking tin •
at a lower level, select lower temperature and bake the cake
a little longer.
If the bottom of the cake is too dark, next time place it higher •
and select lower temperature.
During baking avoid too high temperatures, otherwise the •
cake will not rise and it may be doughy. If you keep cake in a
heated oven for too long, it may get burnt and dry up.
When selecting the baking time and temperature take into ac-•
count the weight and consistency of the pastry.
Utensils with food may be placed at any level of the oven; •
we recommend level two. However, on the basis of his/her
observations and experience, the user should select the most
optimum level for various dishes.
When baking for the rst time, start with the medium values of •
temperatures stated in recipes. If it is necessary, next time set
higher temperature. Lower temperature allows the baked dish
to be more evenly browned.
In order to check if the baked dish is ready, put a small wood-•
en stick in it a few minutes before switching off the oven. If the
pastry does not stay stuck on the stick – the dish is ready. After
baking, leave the cake in the oven for ca. 5 more minutes.
When using the oven, follow the guidelines stated below:•
do not keep unnecessary accessories in the oven, –
put the baking and casserole tins and utensils for roasting –
meat on the wire shelf and not on the tray, in the centre of
the oven (8.6.3 and 8.6.4),
when selecting baking or roasting parameters, factor in the –
type of utensil; depending on the type of material, thickness
of walls and colour, utensils conduct heat differently.
In the tables below you may nd estimated cooking tempera-•
tures and times for various dishes. In reality, there may be
some differences which the user should correct on the basis
of experience. The best solution is to carry out several tests
for each dish and then write down the optimum time and tem-
perature.