User manual SIEMENS HB55065GB

[. . . ] Please read these operating instructions carefully, so as to make use of all the technical advantages provided by the appliance. The start of the operating instructions contains a number of important instructions with regard to safety. You will then be introduced to the individual components of your new cooker. This section will tell you all you need to know about the cooker functions and operation. [. . . ] Poultry will become particularly crispy and brown if you coat it with butter, salty water, dripping fat or orange juice at the end of the roasting time. When the roast is ready, it should be allowed to stand for 10 minutes in the switched off, closed oven. This allows better distribution of the meat juices. 20 Advice on grilling Always close the oven door when grilling. Wherever possible, use pieces of meat that are of a similar thickness, and at least 2 to 3 cm thick. Such pieces will be browned evenly and stay juicy and soft in the middle. Place the pieces of meat directly onto the wire grill from the grill pan set. When grilling a single piece, it is best to place the meat in the centre of the wire grill. The meat juices are collected from the universal pan here and the oven is kept clean. How often this occurs depends on the selected grill setting. Roasting and grilling Roasting Food Beef rare Beef medium Beef well done Beef fillet Lamb medium Lamb well done Pork Chicken, Duck, Goose and Turkey up to 5 kilo Large Turkey Chops and chicken joints Full Meal The table applies to insertion into a cold oven. The time specifications are provided as guidelines only and depend on the type and quality of the meat. Shelf Cooking Temperature ºC position method 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 3 1+4 R R R R R R R R R R Q 220 240 220 240 200 220 200 220 170 190 160 180 180 200 150 190 170 190 220 240 180 Cooking time mins per 1 lb 15+20 20+20 25+25 20+20 25+25 30+30 30+30 20+20 13+13 30 90 21 Grilling Food Meat steaks, bacon Sausages and Fish fingers Fish Toast, 4 pieces Toast, 9 pieces Shelf Cooking Grill setting position method 5 4 4 5 5 x x x V x 2 or 3 3 2 3 3 Cooking time mins per 1 lb 12 22 15 20 10 20 67 45 Advice on roasting and grilling How can you tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist stores) or implement a spoon test". Check the insertion level and temperature. The roast is too dark and the crackling is partly burnt. Steam rises from the roast when the stock is added. Next time, use a smaller roasting dish and add more liquid. Use the grilling with circulating air setting rather than top and bottom heating. This ensures that the meat juices are not heated so intensely and consequently produce less steam. 22 Defrosting Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire grill. Other frozen foods* Chicken, sausage and meat, bread, bread rolls and other pastries * Wire grill Level Type of Temperature °C heating 2 Q The temperature selector remains switched off. 80 ºC Wire grill 2 Q Cover frozen food with microwave foil. Place poultry onto the plate with the breast side down. 23 Drying q Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetables, and wash them thoroughly. q Line the baking tray and wire grill with baking paper or greaseproof paper. Foodstuff 600 g apple rings 800 g sliced pears 1. 5 kg prunes or plums 200 g fresh herbs, washed Level Type of heating Temperature °C 1+3 1+3 1+3 1+3 % % % % 80 80 80 80 Duration, hours approx. Once dried, immediately remove the food from the paper. 24 Sterilizing Preparation q The jars and rubber sealing rings must be clean and intact. Place a wet rubber sealing ring and lid on each jar and lock the jars using clamps. [. . . ] The replacement part can be obtained from your local customer service centre. Always make sure that you give the E number and the FD number when ordering. Replacing the door seal 1. Attach the new door seal to these hooks on the inside of the oven door and press into position. Note: The impact point of the door seal must be in the middle at the bottom of the door. 36 Replacing the strengthening strip seal A seal is located on the left and right hand sides of the oven. [. . . ]