Electrolux SIG 501 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 tinfoil.

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 tinfoil.

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. Alternatively 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 foodusing 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 applianceSecond oven Leave the grill door open when you are using the grillGrill/second oven GrillOven light Main ovenTo turn off any burner 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 HotplateAre reaching across the hotplate Take care to avoid burns and scalds when youHelpful hints Oven shelves OvensHeat zones Baking trays and dishes Condensation RoastingOven cooking chart Main oven 205 mm ½ 2¾ hours Mins. per ½kg 1lb and 25 minsMins. per ½kg 1lb and 15 mins ¼ 2¾ hoursRolls and buns 10 20 mins 30 40 minsBase Well Done Oven cooking chart Second ovenBase Medium Lamb Shelf on Medium½ hours Individual 20 30 mins Cakes Christmas Cake Shelf ½ 4½ hoursBaked custard 50 60 mins Pastries Plate tart shortcrust 25 35 minsFruit pie shortcrust 25 35 mins Baking trayPlease note There is no slow cook on the second oven Slow cookingFood preparation slow cooking Left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg 6lbCover food with a tight fitting lid or tinfoil Thaw thoroughly before cookingCleaning the brass plated handle Where applicable 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 top oven Main oven Main oven cleaning cycle To 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 LocationHeight to hotplate 900mm 920mm Appliance dimensionsPositioning Curtains behind the applianceMoving your appliance General information For your safetyConnecting to the electricity supply 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 Mportant Safety RequirementsMain Oven Second OvenLocation of Appliance Fitting the Stability Bracket Parts RequiredLevelling the Appliance Connection to the Electricity Supply Connecting to GASChecking LID SHUT-OFF Device Pressure TestingChecking the Grill Checking the HotplateGeneral Note Checking the Main OvenChecking the Second Oven Checking the Main Oven LightG 5 0 1 Contents Check List Telephone 0870 5 Part Number311607102 Important Notice

SIG 501 specifications

The Electrolux SIG 501 is a versatile and innovative kitchen appliance designed to enhance the cooking experience while ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. This built-in oven is a perfect blend of modern technology and user-friendly features, making it a favorite choice for both amateur cooks and gourmet chefs alike.

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