User manual

electrolux 15
However, always stand back from
the oven when opening the oven
door during cooking or at the end
of it to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.
When food is heated, it produces steam
in the same way as a boiling kettle does.
When steam comes in contact of the
oven door glass it will condense and
produce water droplets.
To reduce condensation, ensure the oven
is well heated before placing food in the
oven cavity. A short oven pre-heating
(about 10 minutes) will then be necessary
before any cooking. We recommend you
to wipe away condensation after each
use of the appliance.
Cookware
• Use any oven proof cookware which will
withstand temperatures of 230°C.
• Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should
not be placed directly against the grid
covering the fan at the back of the oven,
or placed on the oven base.
• Do not use baking trays larger than 30
cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will
restrict the circulation of heat and may
affect performance.
The effects of dishes on cooking results
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness,
conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the way
they transmit heat to the food inside them.
A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware
and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking
and base browning.
B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium,
aluminium with non-stick interior and
coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils
increase cooking and base browning.
Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish and Meat
You can place meat in oven proof dishes,
or directly on the oven shelf. In this case,
remember to place the drip tray in the first
position from the bottom with some water in it.
The dripping pan will avoid the falling of melted
fat on the oven base. White meat, poultry and
fish in general, need to be cooked at a medium
temperature (between 150°C and 175°C). If you
need to cook red meat (slightly browned on the
outside and more gently cooked in the inside), a
higher temperature (between 200°C and 230°C)
for a short time is recommended.
Hints and Tips on baking
Cakes usually need to be cooked at a
medium temperature (between 150°C and
200°C). A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) is recommeded when cooking cakes
or baking. Once the cooking has been started,
keep the oven door closed during all the
cooking time, and check the cooking results
through the oven door glass.
Hints and Tips on grilling
If you need to grill meat or fish, place them
directly on the shelf after spreading a little oil on
them. In the grill function, heat comes only from
the top element. Therefore, you need to adjust
the cooking level depending on meat or fish's
thickness. Always remember to place the drip-
ping pan in the lower position with some water
in it.
To open the oven door, always
hold the handle in the centre.