Zanussi ZDM 868 manual Care of catalytic liners Main Oven only, Replacing the Oven Light

Care of catalytic liners (Main Oven only)

Catalytic liners destroy splashes of food and fats when the oven temperature is raised to around 220°C. To aid this process it is a good idea to run the oven for an hour or two per week, without food, to ensure continued good performance from the Catalytic liners.

iHints andTips

•Manual cleaning of the Catalytic liner is not recommended. Damage will occur if soap impregnated steel wool pads, aerosol cleaners and any other abrasives are used.

•Slight discoloration and polishing of the Catalytic surface may occur in time. This does not affect the Catalytic properties in any way.

•Follow the recommendations below to keep oven soilage to a minimum.

COOKING TO REDUCE SOILAGE

Cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage. Try cooking to lower temperatures for an increased length of time, you will save energy and often the joint is more tender.

Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting meat; potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking. Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and soilage.

It is NOT necessary to add water to the meat tin when roasting. The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking, even at normal temperatures, as well as causing condensation.

Covering joints during cooking will also prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces; removing the covering for the last 20-30 minutes will allow extra browning, if required. Some large joints and turkeys especially benefit by this method of cooking, allowing the joint to cook through before the outside is overbrowned.

Do use the roasting tin. During roasting, the fat from the joint will be contained beneath the trivet and therefore prevent it from splattering onto the 'Catalytic' liner.

Replacing the Oven Light

If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply with the following specifications:

-Electric power: 15W,

-Electric rate: 230-240 V (50 Hz),

-Resistant to temperatures of 300°C,

-Connection type: E14.

These bulbs are available from your local Zanussi Force Service Centre.

☞To replace the faulty bulb:

1.Ensure the oven is isolated from the electrical supply.

2.Turn the glass cover anticlockwise.

3.Remove the faulty bulb and replace with the new one.

4.Refit the glass cover.

5.Restore the electrical supply.

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