User manual KING KM20N

[. . . ] The oven remains hot for a considerable length of time after being switched off. Children must be watched continuously, and special care should be taken that they neither touch the surfaces and nor play anywhere near the appliance, either when it is in operation or before it has cooled down completely. l Ensure that the appliance is unplugged and completely cooled before undertaking any maintenance or cleaning operation. Do not line the walls of the oven, especially the lower part, with tinfoil. Pour a little water into the dripping-pan to avoid burning fats producing unpleasant odours. [. . . ] This could damage the door enamel and glass. 8 Hints and Tips Condensation and steam When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle. However, always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the oven, e. g. To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces. The effects of dishes on cooking results Dishes and tins vary in their thickness, conductivity, colour, etc. A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and underneath browning. B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and underneath browning. Cookware Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand temperatures of 250°C. should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base. Do not use baking trays larger than 30 cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. Oven fan protection filter During the cooking of meats, to avoid excessive fats splashing onto the fan, it is necessary to use the provided filter. Once cooking is finished the filter should be removed and washed carefully. To remove the filter it is sufficient to push the protruding tongue upwards. The filter should not be used for the cooking of other foods. FO 0018 9 The Conventional Oven When using this setting, heat comes from both the top and bottom elements. When the oven is full, you may need to allow slightly longer cooking time. Place dishes on a shelf in this position rather than on the oven base, to allow air circulation around the food. equal trays of small cakes or equal size victoria sandwich cakes, then they will be cooked in the same time and removed from the oven together. biscuits and cakes are cooked, they will not necessarily be ready together. The fan oven can be used to heat foods through without thawing first, e. g. Use a temperature of 190-200°C and allow 20-40 minutes (depending on the quantity of food in the oven). Check with the recommendations for oven temperatures given in the cooking charts, but be prepared to adjust the temperature by 10°C if necessary. Remember to reduce temperatures by about 20-25°C for your own conventional recipes. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents splashes of fat from soiling the oven interior. The meat tin should not be placed on a heated hotplate as this may cause the enamel to crack. - - - FO 0351 - - - 13 Cooking Chart Food Biscuits Bread Casseroles Cakes: Small and queen Sponges Madeira Rich Fruit Christmas Meringues Fish Fruit Pies and Crumbles Milk Puddings Pastry: Choux Shortcrust Flaky Puff Plate Tarts180 Quiches/Flans Scones Roasting: Meat & Poultry This chart is intended as a guide only. [. . . ] Use only hot water to clean the glass of the oven door, and avoid using rough cloths. Hot acids from fruit (for example lemons, plums etc. ) leave tough stains on the enamelled sufaces, which may cause them to lose their shininess but in no way affects the functioning of the oven. Clean the oven after use as it will be easier to remove cooking residues and thus avoid them burning next time the oven is used. FO 0287 Cleaning the oven If the oven does not have self-cleaning panels it is advisable to clean it carefully, after use when it has cooled down completely, with hot water and soap (or with the special products available on the market). 17 Cleaning the oven door It is advisable to remove the door from the oven in order to clean thoroughly; to do this follow this procedure: - open it completely; - lift the two levers positioned on the hinges and rotate them completely towards the door; - close the door until it touches the two levers; - push the door further towards the closed position and pull it outwards, extracting it. After cleaning the door, replace it by reversing the procedure described above. [. . . ]