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Table top oven
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HO541320T, HO541220T
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Ú Table of contents
[en]Instruction manual
Important safety information...................................................15
Causes of damage ..........................................................................16
Energy and environment tips..................................................17
Saving energy...................................................................................17
Environmentally-friendly disposal.................................................. 17
Installation and connection.....................................................17
Your new oven ..........................................................................18
Control panel .................................................................................... 18
Temperature selector
[ ................................................................18
Function selector
"........................................................................18
Timer
»............................................................................................. 18
Cooking compartment lighting...................................................... 18
Accessories ......................................................................................18
Before using the oven for the first time..................................19
Heating up the oven........................................................................ 19
Cleaning the accessories...............................................................19
Setting the oven........................................................................19
Setting the type of heating, temperature and cooking time .... 19
Cooking time has elapsed............................................................. 20
Changing settings............................................................................20
Switching off the oven..................................................................... 20
Kitchen timer ............................................................................20
Setting the kitchen timer................................................................. 20
Kitchen timer elapsed .....................................................................20
Switching off the kitchen timer ...................................................... 20
Care and cleaning ....................................................................20
Cleaning agent .................................................................................20
Troubleshooting .......................................................................21
Fault table.......................................................................................... 21
Replacing the oven light bulb........................................................ 21
After-sales service ...................................................................21
E number and FD number ............................................................. 21
Tested for you in our cooking studio .....................................22
Cakes and pastries ......................................................................... 22
Tips for baking cakes and strudel correctly ............................... 23
Meat, poultry, fish.............................................................................23
Tips for roasting and grilling.......................................................... 24
Preprepared products.....................................................................24
Defrost................................................................................................ 25
Acrylamide in foodstuffs .........................................................25
: Important safety information
Read these instructions carefully. Only then
will you be able to operate your appliance
safely and correctly. Retain the instruction
manual for future use or for subsequent
owners.
Check the appliance for damage after
unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance
if it has been damaged in transport.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
Only a licensed professional may connect
appliances without plugs. Damage caused
by incorrect connection is not covered
under warranty.
This appliance is intended for domestic use
only. The appliance must only be used for
the preparation of food and drink. The
appliance must be supervised during
operation. Only use this appliance indoors.
This appliance is not intended for operation
with an external clock timer or a remote
control.
This appliance may be used by children
over the age of 8 years old and by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or are instructed by a person
responsible for their safety how to use the
appliance safely and have understood the
associated hazards.
Children must not play with, on, or around
the appliance. Children must not clean the
appliance or carry out general maintenance
unless they are at least 8 years old and are
being supervised.
Keep children below the age of 8 years old
at a safe distance from the appliance and
power cable.
Always slide accessories into the cooking
compartment correctly. See "Description of
accessories in the instruction manual.
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 2000 metres above sea
level.
Risk of fire!
Combustible items stored in the cooking
compartment may catch fire. Never store
combustible items in the cooking
compartment. Never open the appliance
door if there is smoke inside. Switch off
the appliance and unplug it from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box.
Risk of fire!
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The appliance becomes very hot. Never
use the top of the appliance as a work top
or storage area.
Risk of fire!
A draught is created when the appliance
door is opened. Greaseproof paper may
come into contact with the heating
element and catch fire. Do not place
greaseproof paper loosely over
accessories during preheating. Always
weight down the greaseproof paper with a
dish or a baking tin. Only cover the
surface required with greaseproof paper.
Greaseproof paper must not protrude over
the accessories.
Risk of fire!
The appliance becomes very hot. Pay
attention to the information in the section
Installation and connection regarding
minimum clearances for the appliance.
The appliance must not be installed in a
fitted unit.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out by one of our
trained after-sales engineers. If the
appliance is faulty, unplug the mains plug
or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Contact the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock and serious injury!
The cable insulation on electrical
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or
steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause electric
shock. Never subject the appliance to
intense heat or humidity. Only use this
appliance indoors.
Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause electric
shock. Before cleaning and maintenance,
please unplug the mains plug or switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Do not
immerse the appliance in water or other
liquid when cleaning.
Risk of electric shock!
A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes very hot. Never
touch the interior surfaces of the cooking
compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of burns!
; The accessible surfaces of the
appliance get very hot. Never touch the
hot surfaces. Keep children away.
Risk of serious burns!
Accessories and ovenware become very
hot. Always use oven gloves to remove
accessories or ovenware from the cooking
compartment.
Risk of burns!
Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot
cooking compartment. Never prepare food
containing large quantities of drinks with a
high alcohol content. Only use small
quantities of drinks with a high alcohol
content. Open the appliance door with
care.
Risk of scalding!
When you open the appliance door, hot
steam may escape. Open the appliance
door with care. Keep children at a safe
distance.
Risk of scalding!
Water in a hot cooking compartment may
create hot steam. Never pour water into
the hot cooking compartment.
Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may
develop into a crack. Do not use a glass
scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning aids or
detergents.
Causes of damage
Caution!
When using the heating modes top and bottom heat or hot-
air, do not place accessories or ovenware on the cooking
compartment floor. Do not cover the cooking compartment
floor with any sort of foil or greaseproof paper. This will cause
heat to accumulate. The baking and roasting times will no
longer be correct and the enamel will be damaged.
Water in a hot cooking compartment: do not pour water into
the cooking compartment when it is hot. This will cause
steam. The temperature change can cause damage to the
enamel.
Moist food: do not store moist food in the cooking
compartment when it is closed for prolonged periods This will
damage the enamel.
Fruit juice: when baking particularly juicy fruit pies, do not
pack the baking tray too generously. Fruit juice dripping from
the baking tray leaves stains that cannot be removed. If
possible, use the deeper universal pan.
Heavily soiled oven seal: if the oven seal is heavily soiled, the
oven door will no longer close properly when the oven is in
operation. Always keep the oven seal clean.
Oven door as a bearing surface: do not stand or place
objects on the oven door when it is open. Do not hang
objects on the oven door.
Carrying the appliance: do not carry or hold the appliance by
the door handle. The door handle cannot support the weight
of the appliance and could break.
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Energy and environment tips
Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and
roasting and how to dispose of your appliance properly.
Saving energy
Only preheat the oven if this is specified in the recipe or in
the operating instruction tables.
Use dark, black lacquered or enamelled baking tins. They
absorb the heat particularly well.
Open the oven door as infrequently as possible while you are
cooking, baking or roasting.
It is best to bake several cakes one after the other. The oven
is still warm. This reduces the baking time for the second
cake. You can also place two loaf tins next to each other.
For longer cooking times, you can switch the oven off
10 minutes before the end of the cooking time and use the
residual heat to finish cooking.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner.
Installation and connection
: Risk of fire!
The vapour steam extractor on the rear of the device gets very
hot. Flammable wall coverings (fabric, wallpaper, etc.) can
catch fire. The wall covering must be heat-resistant to at least
90 °C.
The appliance corresponds to protection class I and may only
be operated in conjunction with a protective earth terminal.
The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected
to a properly installed earthed socket. The fuse must be at least
10 amps. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage
specified on the rating plate.
A socket must only be installed or the power cable replaced by
a qualified electrician. The appliance plug must always be
accessible.
No multi-plugs, multiple connectors or extension leads must be
used. Overloading causes a risk of fire.
: Risk of electric shock and serious injury!
The cable insulation on electrical appliances may melt when
touching hot parts of the appliance. Never bring electrical
appliance cables into contact with hot parts of the appliance.
Place the table-top appliance on a solid, level surface (at least
85 cm above the floor). The ventilation slots on the rear and
underside must not be obstructed. The minimum distances
specified in the picture must be maintained.
: Risk of burns!
The rear side of the appliance becomes very hot. Never touch
the hot surface. Keep children away.
Push the appliance up against the wall as far as possible.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical
and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and recycling
of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
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Your new oven
Here you will learn about your new oven. The control panel and
the individual operating controls are explained. You will find
information on the cooking compartment and the accessories.
Control panel
Here, you can see an overview of the control panel. These
instructions are intended for several models. Depending on the
appliance model, individual details may differ.
Temperature selector [
Use the temperature selector to set the required temperature.
When the oven is heating up, the heating indicator lights up. It
goes out during pauses in heating.
Function selector "
Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
Timer »
Set the cooking time using the timer. The oven only operates
when a cooking time is set. Once the cooking time has
elapsed, the oven stops heating automatically. If the oven is not
in operation, the kitchen timer function can be set.
Cooking compartment lighting
The cooking compartment lighting is switched on when the
function selector is not in the
Û off position, and the timer is
running. To switch off the cooking compartment lighting, turn
the function selector or the timer to the
Û position.
Once the timer has elapsed, the cooking compartment lighting
switches off automatically.
Accessories
The accessories can be inserted into the oven at 3 different
positions.
When grilling a single thick piece of food, slide the wire rack in
at level 2, otherwise the food may touch the grill.
The accessories may become deformed when they become
hot. As soon as they have cooled down, the deformation
disappears with no effect on the function.
You can buy accessories from the after-sales service, from
specialist retailers or online. Please specify the HZ number.
Explanation
1 Heating indicator
2 Temperature selector
3 Function selector
4 Timer
Setting Use
û
Off position The oven does not heat up
70 - 230 Temperature
range
Temperature in the cooking
compartment in °C
(
230
Grill setting Grill setting for the grill function,
(
Setting Use
Û
Off position The oven does not heat up
%
Top/bottom
heating
For cakes, bakes and lean joints of
meat, e.g. beef or game. Heat is emitted
evenly from the top and bottom.
(
Grill For grilling steaks, sausages, bread and
pieces of fish. The whole area below the
grill element becomes hot.
3
Hot air For cakes and pastries.
4
Hot air grill For roasting meat, poultry and whole
fish. The grill element and the fan switch
on and off alternately. The fan causes
the hot air to circulate around the dish.
?
Defrosting For defrosting, e.g. meat, poultry, bread
and cakes. The fan causes the warm air
to circulate around the dish.
Setting Meaning
Ú
Off position The oven is switched off
End of the set
cooking time
Signal sounds at the end of the set
cooking time
Cooking compartment lighting
switches off
10 - 120 Cooking time Cooking time in minutes
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The accessories can be pulled out approximately halfway until
they lock in place. When inserting the wire rack first tilt it and
then slide it in. Ensure that you insert the wire rack with the
correct side up.
The shelves shall also be constructed to prevent cooking
dishes, or the like, from sliding over the rear edge.
Before using the oven for the first time
In this section, you can find out what you must do before using
your oven to prepare food for the first time. First read the
section on Safety information.
Heating up the oven
To remove the new cooker smell, heat up the oven when it is
empty and closed. An hour of
% Top/bottom heating at
200 °C is ideal. Ensure that no packaging remnants have been
left in the cooking compartment.
1. Use the function selector to set % Top/bottom heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature to
200 °C.
3. Set the timer to 60 minutes.
After an hour, the oven switches off.
Cleaning the accessories
Before you use the accessories for the first time, clean them
thoroughly with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth.
Setting the oven
There are various ways in which you can set your oven. Here
we will explain how you can select the desired type of heating
and temperature or grill setting.
The timer function is used to set the cooking time for your dish.
When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven switches off
automatically. This means that you do not have to interrupt
other work to switch off the oven. The cooking time cannot be
accidentally exceeded.
Setting the type of heating, temperature and
cooking time
Example in the diagram: Top/bottom heating % at 190 °C,
40 minutes.
1. Use the function selector to set the type of heating.
2. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature.
3. Turn the selector for the timer function clockwise to the stop
and then back to the required cooking time.
The cooking compartment lighting switches on. The oven
begins to heat up. The heating indicator lights up and the
cooking time begins to elapse.
Caution!
Whenever the timer is running, the oven continues to heat up
when the door is open. Keep the oven door closed when the
oven is in operation. After every use, turn the timer to the off
position if it has not yet elapsed.
Wire rack
For ovenware, cake tins, roasts,
grilled items and frozen meals.
Enamelled tray, round
HZ317400
For moist cakes, pastries, biscuits,
frozen meals and large roasts.
Always use in combination with the
wire rack.
To ensure even cooking, always
insert the tray in the centre of the
wire rack.
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Cooking time has elapsed
A signal sounds. The oven stops heating. The cooking
compartment lighting goes out. The timer is in the off position.
Turn the temperature and function selectors to position
Û.
Changing settings
The type of heating, temperature and cooking time can be
changed at any time with their respective selector.
Switching off the oven
To stop the oven before the cooking time has elapsed, turn the
timer to the off position.
Kitchen timer
When the oven is switched off, the timer function can be used
as a kitchen timer. You can set a cooking time of up to 120
minutes.
Setting the kitchen timer
1. Turn the timer clockwise to the stop.
2. Then turn it back to the required cooking time.
The cooking time begins to elapse.
The cooking time can be changed at any time. To do this, turn
the selector clockwise to the stop and then back to the new
cooking time.
Kitchen timer elapsed
A signal sounds, the timer is in the off position.
Switching off the kitchen timer
Turn the timer to the off position.
Care and cleaning
With good care and cleaning, your oven will remain clean and
fully-functioning for a long time to come. Here we will explain
how to maintain and clean your oven correctly.
: Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes very hot. Never touch the interior
surfaces of the cooking compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down. Keep children at a
safe distance.
: Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners,
which can result in an electric shock.
: Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door may develop into a
crack. Do not use a glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning
aids or detergents.
: Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may cause electric shock. Before cleaning
and maintenance, please unplug the mains plug or switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Do not immerse the
appliance in water or other liquid when cleaning.
Notes
Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are
caused by the use of different materials, such as glass,
plastic and metal.
Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are
caused by reflections made by the oven light.
Enamel is baked on at very high temperatures. This can
cause some slight colour variations. This is normal and does
not affect their function. The edges of thin trays cannot be
completely enamelled. As a result, these edges can be
rough. This will not impair the anti-corrosion protection.
Cleaning agent
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using
the wrong cleaning agent, observe the information in the table.
Do not use:
Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
Cleaning agents with a high alcohol content,
Hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges,
High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Area Cleaning agent
Oven front Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a
soft cloth. Do not use glass cleaners or
glass scrapers.
Door panels Glass cleaner:
Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper. Do not use any abrasive
cleaning agents or sharp metal objects.
These could scratch and damage the
surface of the glass panel.
Rotary knobs Wipe with a damp cloth and some wash-
ing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
Cooking
compartment
Hot soapy water or a vinegar solution:
Clean with a dish cloth.
If there are heavy deposits of dirt, use
oven cleaner. Only use when the cooking
compartment is cold.
Glass cover for the
oven light
Wipe with a damp cloth and some wash-
ing-up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth.
Seal Hot soapy water:
Clean with a dish cloth. Do not scour.
Accessories Hot soapy water:
Soak and clean with a dish cloth or
brush.
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Troubleshooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Refer to the table
before calling the after-sales service as you may be able to
remedy the fault yourself.
: Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried
out by one of our trained after-sales engineers. If the appliance
is faulty, unplug the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse
box. Contact the after-sales service.
Fault table
If a dish does not turn out as well as you had hoped, refer to
the section Tested for you in our cooking studio, where you will
find plenty of cooking tips and notes.
Replacing the oven light bulb
: Risk of electric shock!
When replacing the cooking compartment bulb, the bulb socket
contacts are live. Before replacing the bulb, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box.
If the bulb in the oven light fails, it must be replaced.
Replacement heat-resistant bulbs can be obtained from the
after-sales service. Please supply your appliance's E number
and FD number.
Order number oven light bulb: 00634261
1. Switch off the circuit breaker or unplug the mains plug.
2. Open the appliance door.
3. Lay a tea towel in the cold cooking compartment to prevent
damage.
4. Unscrew the glass cover and the faulty oven light bulb inside
the cooking compartment by turning it anti-clockwise.
5. Replace the oven light bulb with one of the same type.
Voltage: 220 - 240 V;
Power: 25 W;
Base: E14;
Temperature resistance: 300 °C
6. Screw the glass cover of the oven light bulb back on.
7. Remove the tea towel and switch the circuit breaker back on
or plug the mains plug back in again.
Turn the function selector to any type of heating to check that
the oven lighting works correctly.
After-sales service
If the appliance needs repairing, our after-sales service will be
happy to help. Our after-sales centre can provide you with the
telephone number of your nearest service point.
E number and FD number
When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and
the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with
the correct advice. The rating plate containing these numbers is
found on the side of the oven door. To save time, you can make
a note of the number of your appliance and the telephone
number of the after-sales service in the space below, should it
be required.
Please note that there will be a fee for a visit by a service
technician in the event of a malfunction, even during the
warranty period.
Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed
customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice
Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. You can
therefore be sure that the repair is carried out by trained service
technicians who carry original spare parts for your appliances.
Fault Possible cause Notes/remedy
The oven does
not work.
The plug is not
plugged in.
Plug it in.
Power cut. Check whether the kitchen
light or other kitchen appli-
ances are working.
E no.
FD no.
After-sales service
O
GB 0344 892 8999
Calls charged at local or mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per
minute.
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Tested for you in our cooking studio
Here you will find a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for
them. We will show you which type of heating and which
temperature are best suited for your dish. You can find
information about suitable accessories and the height at which
they should be inserted. There are also tips about cookware
and preparation methods.
Notes
The values in the table always apply to dishes placed into the
cooking compartment when it is cold and empty.
Only preheat the appliance if the table specifies that you
should do so. Do not line the accessories with greaseproof
paper until after they have been preheated.
The times specified in the tables are guidelines only. They will
depend on the quality and composition of the food.
Use the accessories supplied. Additional accessories may be
obtained as special accessories from specialist retailers or
from the after-sales service.
Before using the oven, remove any unnecessary accessories
and ovenware from the cooking compartment.
Always use oven gloves when taking hot accessories or
ovenware out of the cooking compartment.
Cakes and pastries
Baking tins
It is best to use dark-coloured metal baking tins.
Baking times are increased when light-coloured baking tins
made of thin metal or glass dishes are used, and cakes do not
brown so evenly.
If you wish to use silicone baking tins, use the information and
recipes provided by the manufacturer as a guide. Silicone
baking tins are often smaller than normal tins. The amount of
mixture and recipe instructions may differ.
Tables
The tables show the ideal type of heating for the various cakes
and pastries. The temperature and baking time depend on the
amount and composition of the mixture. This is why
temperature ranges are given in the tables. You should try the
lower temperature first, since a lower temperature results in
more even browning. You can increase the temperature next
time if necessary.
If you preheat the oven, the baking time is shortened by 5 to 10
minutes.
Additional information can be found in the Baking tips section
following the tables.
Cake in a mould Tin Level Type of
heating
Temperature in
°C
Cooking time
in minutes
Cakes* Round springform cake tin
with tube sheet, deep
1
%
160-180 55-65
Sponge cake* Springform cake tin
(dia. 26 cm)
1
%
160-180 30-40
Fruit flan* Springform cake tin
(dia. 26 cm)
1
%
160-180 55-65
Pasta bake* Glass ovenproof dish, rec-
tangular**
1
%
190-210 40-50
* Insert the wire rack at the level indicated and place the cake tin in the centre of the wire rack.
** Only use heat-resistant glass dishes. Do not place a hot glass dish on a cold or wet surface. The glass could break.
Several small baked items on the
baking tray
Accessories Level Type of
heating
Temperature in
°C
Cooking time
in minutes
Sponge cake, simple Enamelled tray, round 1
%
160-180 25-35
Small cakes Enamelled tray, round 2
%
150-170 20-30
Cookies Enamelled tray, round 1
%
170-190 30-40
Puff pastry Enamelled tray, round 1
%
190-210 20-30
Yeast-risen pastry Enamelled tray, round 1
%
170-190 25-35
Pizza Enamelled tray, round 1
3
180-200 20-30
Bread (1.3 kg flour) Preheat* Enamelled tray, round 1
%
210
190
8
40-50
Plaited loaf Enamelled tray, round 1
%
170-190 25-35
Meringue Enamelled tray, round 1
3
70 120-180
Brownies* Enamelled tray, round 1
%
180-200 35-45
* Preheat for 10 mins
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Tips for baking cakes and strudel correctly
Meat, poultry, fish
Ovenware
Use a heat-resistant dish. The baking tray is also suitable for
grilling larger items.
We recommend that you use a glass roasting dish. The lid of
the roasting dish should fit well and close properly.
If you use an enamel roasting dish, you must add a little more
liquid.
Because meat does not brown so much in stainless-steel
dishes, it may not be cooked all the way through. Increase the
roasting time.
Always place the baking tin in the centre of the wire rack.
Place hot glass roasting dishes on a dry trivet. If the trivet is wet
or cold, the glass may crack.
Roasting
Add in a little liquid if the meat is lean. Cover the base of the
ovenware with approx. ½ cm of liquid.
Add liquid generously for pot roasts. Cover the base of the
ovenware with approx. 1 - 2 cm of liquid.
The amount of liquid depends on the type of meat and the
material the ovenware is made of. If preparing meat in an
enamelled roasting dish, it will need a little more liquid than if
cooked in glass ovenware.
Roasting dishes made from stainless steel are not ideal. The
meat cooks more slowly and browns less fully. Use a higher
temperature and/or a longer cooking time.
Tips for grilling
When grilling, preheat the oven for approx. 3 minutes before
placing the food into the cooking compartment.
When grilling a single thick piece of food, slide the wire rack in
at level 2, otherwise the food may touch the grill.
As far as possible, the pieces of food you are grilling should be
of equal thickness. This will allow them to brown evenly and
remain succulent and juicy.
Turn the food you are grilling after
Z of the time.
Only add salt to steaks once they have been grilled.
Place the food to be grilled directly onto the wire rack. If you
are grilling a single piece, the best results are achieved by
placing it in the centre of the wire rack.
When grilling, place the round baking tray on the floor of the
oven to collect any dripping fat.
Before you start: Only preheat the appliance if the recipe specifies that you should do so. If you do pre-
heat, select a temperature that is lower than the baking temperature specified in the
cooking table. Apart from the baking tray or wire rack required for baking, there should
be no other objects in the oven. If you are using a small tin or tray for baking, place this
right in the centre of the wire rack.
The ingredients used have an effect on
the cooking time.
All the ingredients used for cakes and strudel/bakes must be fresh and at room temper-
ature. Flour must be of the quality required for baking cakes and strudel/bakes and must
be sieved. Use baking powder and yeast according to the instructions and quantity indi-
cations of the manufacturer.
Cakes and bakes/strudel brown very
quickly but are not cooked through.
Not all foods brown at the same rate. When you brush food with egg, milk or oil, they
brown more quickly. If the bake browns too quickly: next time, slide the baking tray in at
a lower level, reduce the temperature and increase the baking time. Otherwise, the bake
may not be cooked through on the inside, even if appears to be on the outside.
Preparing yeast dough The milk (or water) must be lukewarm in order for the dough to rise. The dough should
have the consistency of an earlobe. A hard dough will not rise. Allow the dough to prove
in a warm place for about 30 minutes. Do not leave to prove for too long, otherwise the
dough will become sour. Once you have made the dough into the required shape, leave
it to prove for a further 15 minutes and then place it in a cold oven. When it is cooked,
take the dough out of the oven, cover it with a damp tea towel and leave it to cool. This
will give it a soft crust.
You wish to bake according to your own
recipe.
Use similar items in the baking tables as a guide.
You can check whether a cake is
cooked or not.
Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time, insert a thin cocktail stick
into the deepest point of the cake. If the cocktail stick comes out clean, the cake is
ready.
The cake collapses. Use less fluid next time or set the oven temperature 10 degrees lower. Observe the mix-
ing times specified in the recipe. Do not open the oven door until at least 10 minutes
before the end of the cooking time.
The cake has risen in the middle but has
sunk around the edge.
Do not grease the edge of the cake tin. After baking, loosen the cake from the tin care-
fully with a knife.
The cake browns too much on top. Next time, place the cake lower in the oven and bake at a lower temperature for slightly
longer.
The cake is too dry. Make tiny holes in the finished cake using a cocktail stick. Then drizzle fruit juice over it.
Next time, select a temperature 10 degrees higher and reduce the baking time.
The cake looks good, but is soggy on
the inside.
Use less fluid next time and bake for slightly longer at a lower temperature.
The pieces of dough are sticking
together when the yeast rolls are baked.
There must be a distance of about 2 cm between the bread rolls. This gives enough
space for the bread rolls to expand and bake evenly on all sides.
Condensation forms when you bake
moist cakes.
Steam can form during baking, which escapes via the door. The steam may settle and
form water droplets on the control panel or on the fronts of adjacent units. This is a natu-
ral process.
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Table - cooking - electric grill
The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven.
Tips for roasting and grilling
Preprepared products
Observe the instructions on the packaging.
If you line the accessories with greaseproof paper, make sure
that the paper is suitable for these temperatures. Make sure the
paper is a suitable size for the dish to be cooked.
The cooking result greatly depends on the quality of the food.
Pre-browning and irregularities can sometimes even be found
on the raw product.
Dish Weight Accessories and
ovenware
Level Type of
heating
Temperature
in °C, grill
setting
Cooking time
in minutes
Meat
Steaks, (6 pieces, 3 cm thick) 1,0 kg Wire rack 3
(
230 30-40
Hamburgers (9 slices) 250 g Wire rack 3
(
230 15-25
Sausages (12 pieces) 350 g Wire rack 3
(
230 20-30
Joint of veal* 1,0 kg Enamelled tray,
round
1
%
190-210 90-110
Leg of lamb, boned*, medium 1,5 kg Enamelled tray,
round
1
4
160-180 110-130
Poultry
Chicken drumsticks (4 pieces) 750 g Wire rack 2
4
230 50-60
Chicken, whole 1,6 kg Wire rack 1
%
200-220 70-80
Fish
Fish, whole (2 pieces) 1.0 kg Wire rack 2
(
230 30-40
Fish fillets (4 pieces) 0.5 kg Wire rack 2
(
230 30-40
Toast
Toasts, browned (9 slices) - Wire rack 3
(
230 5-7
Toasts with filling, browned from
above (9 slices)
- Wire rack 3
(
230 7-10
* Insert the wire rack at the level indicated and place the tray in the centre of the wire rack.
The table does not contain information
for the weight of the joint.
Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the time.
How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”.
Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be
pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
The roast is too dark and the crackling
is partly burnt.
Check the shelf height and temperature.
The roast looks good but the juices are
burnt.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
The roast looks good but the juices are
too clear and watery.
Next time, use a larger roasting dish and use less liquid.
Steam rises from the roast when basted. This is normal and due to the laws of physics. The majority of the steam escapes through
the steam outlet. It may settle and form condensation on the cooler switch panel or on
the fronts of adjacent units.
Dish Accessories Level Type of
heating
Temperature
in °C
Cooking time
in minutes
Chips Enamelled tray, round 2
%
200-220 30-40
Pizza Wire rack 1
%
200-220 15-20
25
Defrost
Take frozen food out of its packaging and place in suitable
ovenware on the wire rack.
Please observe the instructions on the packaging.
The defrosting time will depend on the type and quantity of the
food.
Place poultry on a plate with the breast side facing down.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs
Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products
prepared at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips,
toast, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits,
gingerbread, spiced biscuit).
Frozen food Accesso-
ries
Level Type of
heating
Temperature in°C
e.g. cream cakes, buttercream cakes, gateaux with chocolate or
sugar icing, fruit, chicken, sausage and meat, bread and bread
rolls, cakes and other baked items
Wire rack 2
?
The temperature selector
remains switched off
Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food
General
Keep cooking times to a minimum.
Cook meals until they are golden brown, but not too dark.
Large, thick pieces of food contain less acrylamide.
Baking With top/bottom heating max. 200 °C.
Biscuits With top/bottom heating max. 190 °C.
Egg or egg yolk reduces the production of acrylamide.
Oven chips Spread out a single layer evenly on the baking tray.
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