Zanussi ZKG6040ZKG6040WFN user manual Food preparation slow cooking, General points

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Food preparation – slow cooking

Joints of meat and poultry

Do not cook meat joints over 2.7kg (6lb).

Do not cook poultry over 2 kg (4lb 8oz).

Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above.

Cook stuffing separately.

Cook for at least six hours.

Only cook joints of pork if you can make sure, by using a meat thermometer, that the temperature inside the joint is at least 88°C.

For good air circulation always stand joints on a rack in a roasting tin or casserole.

Thaw all frozen meat and poultry before you cook it.

Prime cuts of meat do not benefit from slow cooking.

Remove excess fat and skin unless it is browned first.

Soups, casseroles and stews

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

Bring to the boil on the hob then cook on slow cook.

Cook on the middle shelf 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.

Milk puddings

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

Drain and make the pudding in the usual way.

General points

Frozen Foods

Thaw thoroughly before cooking.

Thickening

Toss meat in flour for casseroles.

Alternatively blend cornflour with water and add it at the end of cooking.

Flavouring

Flavours are held in the food because there is little evaporation. Adjust flavouring at the end of the cooking time.

Liquid

Use slightly less liquid as there is little evaporation during cooking. Always add milk and milk products, for example cream towards the end of cooking to prevent them from curdling.

Reheating

Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave. Only reheat food once.

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Contents Model Contents Grill door must be left open when grilling Important safety instructionsChild safety Make sure that a stability chain is fittedCleaning and maintenance During useProduct description Controls and their functionsCondensation and steam Before using the applianceRating plate CookwareGrill and oven furniture To set the countdown Electronic timerTo set the time of day Press the selector To cancel the countdownCountdown indicator Neon flashesTo set the timer to switch on and off automatically That the correct time of day is displayedTo set the timer to switch off only To the time of day Cook time indicatorTo stop the sound ButtonsTo turn off any burner HobTo light the hob burners Hob ignition works by means of an electric spark systemDo not overfill pans or they will boil over Things to noteHints and tips Any spillage should be removed from the lid before openingTo turn off the grill Using the grillGrill Fully open the door before lighting the grillButton on Grill pan and handleTo Remove. Press Slide the handle Towards the rightGrilling chart Food should be turned over during cooking as requiredPreheating Using the top ovenTop oven To turn the top oven offTo fit the top oven shelf Main oven Using the main ovenTo install a shelf, reverse the above steps Heat zonesTo turn the main oven off Oven cooking chart Approximate Cook time hOven cooking chart Roasting chart Cooking timeUsing slow cook Slow cookThaw thoroughly before cooking Food preparation slow cookingGeneral points Cleaning the outside of the appliance Care and cleaningCleaning materials Cleaning the hobAerosol cleaners must not be used on Stay- clean surfaces Cleaning the grill and oven furnitureCleaning the grill To replace the inner glass Cleaning the doorsTo remove the inner glass Top OvenType of bulb required is a 300C 25 watt small Edison Screw To clean the inner glass door panelsReplacing an oven light bulb Troubleshooting ProblemHob burners will not light Flame colour is orange/yellow Gas connection Electrical connection Technical dataHeight Width Depth Weight 600mm to front of door panel 66Kg 2mm minimum clearanceHeat Input Heat input 0kW 9kW 3kW 3412 Btu/h 6483 Btu/h 10236 Btu/h070 096 119 120Provision for ventilation Installation instructionsChildpresentsafety Location of appliance For your safetyMoving your appliance If the fitted plug is removed By the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellowLeveling the appliance Fitting the stability chain Connecting to gas supplyIf a moulded plug is fitted Checking the hob Pressure testingChecking the grill Checking the top ovenChecking the main oven Energy save modeEnvironment Checking the main oven lightGuarantee / Customer care Standard guarantee conditionsPage Page 3349172400-E-032009