Electrolux SIG 515 Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg 6lb, Thaw thoroughly before cooking

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Soups, casseroles and stews

Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb).

Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above.

Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.

Vegetables

Cut into small pieces.

Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish.

Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.

Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook setting.

Milk puddings

Cover the cereal with boiling water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.

lDrain and make the pudding in the usual way.

Cook for 30 minutes at gas mark 6, then reduce to the slow cook setting.

General points for slow cooking

Frozen foods

Thaw thoroughly before cooking.

Thickening

Toss meat in flour for casseroles. Alternative blend cornflour with water and add at the end of cooking.

Flavouring

Flavours are retained because there is little evaporation. Adjust at the end of the cooking time.

Liquid

Reduce normal liquid quantities slightly as there is little evaporation during cooking time.

Milk and milk products, for example cream

Add these towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling.

Reheating

Left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated

Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat food conventionally or in a microwave. Food must only be reheated once.

Slow cooking

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Contents SIG Introduction For your safetyContents Hotplate Lighting the applianceGrill/second oven GrillSecond oven Main oven To turn off any burnerOven light Heat control Prior to using the grillHigh setting GrillPositioning food on the grid Cooking positionsGeneral PreheatingGrill pan is supplied with a removable handle Grill pan and handleBurner sizes HotplateIf you are using a Wok we recommend it has a flat Take care to avoid burns and scalds when youTake extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do Catches fire, leave it where it is and turn off allHelpful hints Ovens Heat zonesOven shelves Baking trays and dishes Condensation RoastingOven cooking chart Main oven Mins. per ½kg 1lb and 25 mins 30 40 mins Base Well Done Oven cooking chart Second ovenBase Medium Lamb Shelf on MediumFruit pie shortcrust 25 35 mins Baked custard 50 60 mins 45 60 minsTo use the countdown Electronic timerTurn the selector knob to Manual then turn to Time Setting To set the time of dayEither direction Setting the controls for automatic useAutomatic control Showing Selector knob to Correct time?Food to be How long will Turn the selector knob to Food takeTo cook? Display What time do Turn the selector knob to You wantHints and tips for automatic cooking Slow cooking Food preparation slow cookingPlease note There is no slow cook on the second oven Left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg 6lbCover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil Thaw thoroughly before cookingCleaning the handles and control knobs Care and cleaning For your safetyCrown to body Do not try to force the crown on to the body When replacing hotplate burner partsGrill and oven furniture Ovens To carry out a cleaning cycle Remove the oven shelves Main oven cleaning cycleSome staining will remain Top oven cleaning cycleTo remove the outer glass Cleaning between the outer and inner door glassMake sure that a stability bracket is fitted Cleaning The Door GlassInstalling the appliance LocationWidth 594mm Depth Appliance dimensionsPositioning Height to hotplate 900mm 920mmGeneral information For your safety Connecting to the electricity supplyMoving your appliance Replacing the oven light bulb Check What is wrong and why?Probably a fault 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 Service and spare partsCustomer Care Department Installation Instructions Hotplate DimensionsConnections GrillGeneral Important Safety RequirementsMain Oven Second OvenLocation of Appliance Parts Required Levelling the ApplianceFitting the Stability Bracket Connection to the Electricity Supply Connecting to GASChecking LID SHUT-OFF Device Pressure TestingChecking the Grill Checking the HotplateChecking the Main Oven Controls Checking the Main OvenAutomatic Operation Checking the Second Oven Checking the Main Oven LightGeneral Note T E S T E S SIG 515 Contents Check List Telephone 0870 5 Part Number311539305 55 77 High Street