Indesit KG6407 AV/G, KG6408 Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning, The pastry sticks to the pan

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour.

I used more than one level and they are not all at the same cooking point

Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

Cooking fish and meat

Meat must weigh at least one Kg. (2.2 lbs) to stop it becoming too dry. When cooking white meat, fowl and fish use low temperatures. (150°C-175°C). When red meat must be superficially well-cooked but succulent inside, it is advisable to start with a high temperature (200-220°C) for a short time, and then to reduce it at a later point. Generally speaking, the more meat there is, the lower the temperature and the longer the cooking time should be. Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill-tray underneath to catch grease drips. Insert the grid so that it is in the middle of the oven. If more heat from below is required, use the 1° bottom shelf. For tastier roasts, wrap the meat with bacon rashers or dot the meat with lard and place it in the upper part of the oven. When some types of food are cooked in the ventilated oven (duck, rabbit, large fowl) they become too dry; in these cases, better results are obtained using the combined oven.

Cooking table

The following chart provides Gas Oven Marks approximate conversions from degrees Fahrenheit to degrees Celsius (formel known as Centrigrade). This chart can be used for conversions of recipes which give oven temperatures of “F” or Gas mark. However do ensure a reduction is made to temperature and cooking times with Forced Air cooking: - 20°C in every 100°C, ten minutes in every hour.

OVEN TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Gas.				Forced Air Oven
	Description	Temperature		Approximate
Mark
				Settings °C
		°C	°F
1/4	COOL	110	230	90
1/2		121	250	100
1/2	VERY SLOW	121	250	100
1		235	275	110
1	SLOW	135	275	110
2		149	300	120
2	VERY	149	300	120
3	MODERATE	177	350	145
4	MODERATE	190	375	150
5	MODERATE	204	400	160
	HOT
6	HOT	218	425	175
7		233	450	190
8	VERY HOT	246	475	205
9		260	500	210

Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning

Before each operation, disconnect the cooker from the electricity.To assure the long life of the cooker, it must be thoroughly cleaned frequently, keeping in mind that:

•the enamelled parts and the self-cleaning panels are washed with warm water without using any abrasive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin them;

•the inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often while it is still warm using warm water and detergent, followed by careful rinsing and drying;

•the flame spreaders should be washed frequently with hot water and detergent taking care to eliminate any scale;

•in cookers equipped with automatic lighting, the terminal part of the electronic instant lighting devices should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes of the flame spreaders should be checked to make sure they are free of any obstructions;

•the electric plates are cleaned with a damp cloth and they should be lubricated with a little oil while they still

warm;

•stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents (containing phosphorous) for long periods of time. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It is also recommended to dry any water drops;

•in models with glass covers, the covers are cleaned

with hot water and use of rough cloths or abrasives is to be avoided.

Important: periodically check the wear of the gas hose and substitute it if there are any defects; we recommended changing it every year.

Greasing the taps

The taps may jam in time or they may become difficult to turn. If so, they must be cleaned internally and the grease replaced.

N.B: This operation must be carried by a technician authorised by the manufacturer.

Replacing the oven lamp

•Unplug the oven from the mains;

•Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder;

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