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Your new cooker is a high quality appliance which we are
sure will serve you extremely well for many years to come.
Please read the operating instructions carefully so you that
you can gain maximum benefit from all of its technical featu
res.
At the beginning of the operating instructions you will find
important safety information.
You will then be introduced to the parts of your new cooker
one by one. We will show you what it is capable of doing,
and how you should operate it.
The tables have been compiled in such a way as to enable
you to make the appropriate settings step by step. They in
clude details of the most common dishes, suitable utensils,
corresponding shelf levels in the oven, and the best settings
for hob or oven, all of which have of course been tested in
our studio kitchen.
So that your cooker maintains its attractive appearance over
a long period of time, we have also provided various tips for
care and cleaning. And if a problem arises at any time, you
will find information to help you resolve minor problems your
self at the back of the operating instructions.
Any questions? Always turn to the contents pages first of all
and you will soon find the appropriate answer.
Instruction manual
HL 54724
en
5650 006 173
S090284

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  • Page 1 Any questions? Always turn to the contents pages first of all and you will soon find the appropriate answer. Instruction manual HL 54724 5650 006 173 S090284...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ..... . . Installation and connection ....Your new cooker .
  • Page 3 Table of contents Meat, poultry, fish ......Advice on roasting and grilling ....Bakes, gratins, toast .
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important information Please read this instruction manual carefully Before connecting before using the appliance for the first time. It your new appliance contains important safety advice and information about using and caring for your appliance. q Keep the instruction manual in a safe place. Please pass on the instruction manual to the new owner if you sell the appliance.
  • Page 5 q Never store combustible items in the oven cavity, as these could ignite in the event of unintentional appliance startup. Do not place combustible items on top of the hob. q In the event of a fault, switch off the cooker fuse in the fuse box.
  • Page 6 q Never place a baking tray or aluminium foil on the How to prevent oven cavity floor, as this would result in the oven damage to your heat being trapped. The baking and roasting times appliance would no longer be maintained and the enamel could be damaged.
  • Page 7: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection The electrical connection must be made by an approved specialist. Comply with the requirements of the relevant electricity supply company. Improper connection will invalidate your warranty. To comply with the relevant safety regulations, an For the fitter all pole isolating switch with a contact gap of at least 3 mm must be present on the installation side.
  • Page 8 The height of the oven feet can be adjusted, thus Levelling the cooker allowing you to compensate for uneven floors. The drawer in the oven plinth must be removed from its runners if you wish to adjust the feet. Then slowly pull the drawer towards you. There are two pins on each side of the drawer.
  • Page 9: Your New Cooker

    Your new cooker Steam outlet from the oven Caution. Hot air expelled here. Glass ceramic Control panel with timer, function selector, temperature selector and hotplate controls Oven door Plinth drawer Details vary according to the cooker model...
  • Page 10 All the control knobs can be pushed in at the OFF" The control panel position. Press the control knob briefly to release it or push it in. Timer The timer has the following settings = Off = Signal 0 60 = Time scale in minutes Oven function selector with indicator light Oven temperature selector...
  • Page 11 Hotplate control with indicator light The control has settings 1 to 9. 0 = hotplate off 1 = Lowest heat setting 9 = Highest heat setting Hotplate control for Hotplate control for hotplate dual circuit hotplate with extended cooking zone 1 9 = Heat settings 1 9 = Heat settings l = Control for the large...
  • Page 12 Your oven offers you a choice of heating methods Heating methods providing ideal options for cooking all types of food. Conventional top/bottom heat Heat is radiated evenly from the top and bottom of the oven onto the cake or joint of meat. This is the best method for cooking bread, light sponge cakes and juicy fruit flans on one shelf level.
  • Page 13 Oven and accessories The accessories can be inserted on 5 different levels within the oven. It is possible to pull out two thirds of the accessory without it tilting. This allows you to easily remove the food from the oven. HZ 23400 Wire grill for cooking dishes, cake tins, roasts, food for grilling and frozen meals.
  • Page 14: Before Using For The First Time

    HZ 22500 Grill pan (special accessory) for fish, toast, sausages, frozen meals, or as a splash guard for large poultry. Only use the grill pan inside the universal pan. Place the two pieces into the universal pan so that they overlap in the middle. HZ 23100 Enamel baking tray (special accessory) for cakes and biscuits.
  • Page 15: Cooking

    Cooking Please heed the following information in order to pre How to prevent vent damage to your hob and to keep it in good con damage to your dition: appliance Cookware q Saucepans and pans must not have rough bases. These will scratch the hob.
  • Page 16 q The glass scaper has a sharp blade. It is best not to use it too near the hob surround, as this could be damaged. Discoloration on the hob Shimmering metallic discoloration may be caused by material which has rubbed off saucepan bases, or by unsuitable cleaning agents.
  • Page 17: Heat Indicator

    The hob Steam outlet Caution. Hot air expelled here. 17 cm hotplate 14.5 cm or 17 x 26 cm hotplate extended cooking zone 21 cm and 12 cm dual circuit 18 cm halogen hotplate hotplate Residual heat indicator The hob has a residual heat indicator for each Residual hotplate.
  • Page 18: Setting Procedure

    Adjust the heat setting of the individual hotplates Setting procedure using the hotplate controls. 0 = hotplate off 1 = Lowest heat setting 9 = Highest heat setting The setting range is limited by a stop. Do not turn the knob past this point. The indicator light comes on when a hotplate is switched on.
  • Page 19 The following table provides you with a few examples. Tables Please remember that the cooking times depend on the type, weight and quality of the food, which means that deviations are possible. Set the cooking zone control to setting 9 for bringing to the boil or initial frying.
  • Page 20: Setting The Oven

    Setting the oven Select the desired type of heating using the Setting procedure function selector. for the oven Use the temperature selector to set the temperature or grill setting. When the meal is ready, switch off the function selector and the temperature selector.
  • Page 21: Cakes And Pastries

    Cakes and pastries Baking tins It is best to use dark baking tins. For light baking tins made out of thin metal, and glass dishes, it is best to use hot air. However, this method prolongs the baking times and does not brown the cakes as evenly. Always place the cake tin onto the wire grill.
  • Page 22 Cakes in tins Tin on the wire grill Level Type of Temperature Baking heating in ºC time, in minutes Cakes on the tray Level Type of Temperature Baking heating in ºC time in minutes...
  • Page 23 Bread and rolls Level Type of Temperat Duration, in heating ure in ºC minutes Example: Baking biscuits on two levels Biscuits Level Type of Temperature Baking time heating in ºC in minutes...
  • Page 24: Advice On Baking

    Advice on baking You wish to bake using Orientate your baking to similar items from the baking your own recipe. tables. This way you can see if the Approximately 10 minutes before the end of the bak sponge cake is baked ing time specified in the cooking instructions, pierce through.
  • Page 25 The cake will not come out Once baked, allow the cake to cool for 5 to 10 min when tipped upside down. utes, as it will then be easier to remove from the tin. If it still cannot be removed, carefully loosen the edge using a knife.
  • Page 26: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    Meat, poultry, fish Ovenware Advice on roasting Advice on grilling...
  • Page 27 The table applies to insertion into a cold oven. The Meat time specifications are provided as guidelines only and depend on the type and quality of the meat. Meat Weight Ovenware Level Type of Temperature Duration heating ºC, Grill minutes...
  • Page 28 The table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven. Poultry Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if you baste it towards the end of the roasting time with butter, salted water or orange juice. Turn whole poultry after two thirds of the grilling time. Pierce the skin of duck or goose under the wings to enable the fat to run off.
  • Page 29 The table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven. Fish Example: Grilled trout Fish Weight Ovenware Level Type of Temperature Cooking heating in ºC, grill time in minutes Grilled fish 300 g each Wire grill* SS setting 18 20 1 kg 190 200 45 50...
  • Page 30: Advice On Roasting And Grilling

    Advice on roasting and grilling Select the next lowest weight from the instructions The table does not contain specifications for the and extend the time. weight of the roast How can you tell when the Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist roast is ready.
  • Page 31: Bakes, Gratins, Toast

    Bakes, gratins, toast The table applies to dishes placed in a cold oven. Example: Pasta bake Meal Ovenware Level Type of Temperature Duration in heating ºC, grill minutes Sweet bakes Casserole 180 200 40 50 (e.g. quark and fruit bake) Savoury bakes made from Casserole, 210 230...
  • Page 32: Frozen Foods

    Frozen foods Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven. Example: Frozen pizza on the wire grill Meal Level Type of Temperature Duration in heating in ºC minutes Fruit strudel* Universal pan 180 200...
  • Page 33: Defrosting

    Defrosting Remove the food from its packaging and place it in a suitable dish on the wire grill. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The defrosting times depend on the type and amount of food. Example: Cream gateau Accessories Level Type of Temperature in heating...
  • Page 34: Drying

    Drying q Only use perfectly fresh fruit and vegetables, and wash them thoroughly. q Allow the food to drain well, or dry it yourself. q Line the baking tray and wire grill with baking paper or greaseproof paper. Foodstuff Level Type of heating Temperature C Duration, hours 600 g apple rings approx.
  • Page 35: Sterilizing

    Sterilizing Preparation Setting procedure...
  • Page 36: Sterilizing Fruit

    As soon as the contents of the jars begins to bubble, Sterilizing fruit i.e., many bubbles form in quick succession (after approx. 40 to 50 minutes), switch off the temperature selector. The function selector remains switched on. The jars should be removed from the oven after 25 to 35 minutes of residual heat.
  • Page 37: The Timer

    The timer You can use the timer on your cooker to set a time of up to 60 minutes. The following settings are possible: = Off 0 60 = Time scale in two minute increments = Signal when the set time expires Setting procedure: Turn the timer to 60.
  • Page 38: Hob

    Coating the ceramic surface of your hob with a protective care agent will provide a gleaming, dirt repelling film. This keeps your hob in prime condition and also facilitates cleaning. We recommend that you use cera fix", which can be obtained from drugstores, domestic appliance stores, supermarkets and hypermarkets.
  • Page 39 While the hob is still hand hot, it should be cleaned with a suitable cleaning agent and a kitchen towel. Afterwards it should be washed off and then rubbed dry with a clean cloth. Water spots can also be removed using lemon juice or vinegar.
  • Page 40: Oven

    Hob surround It is best the clean the hob surround using lukewarm soapy water. Never use strong or abrasive products. Observe the following in order to ensure the long la Oven sting attractiveness of your oven: Never use hard scouring pads or coarse cleaning sponges.
  • Page 41: Seals

    q Apply the cleaning agent and allow it to take effect. For particularly stubborn dirt, it is possible to heat up the oven to 50 °C for a maximum of 2 minutes, but no longer, otherwise the enamel could be stained.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Should a malfunction occur, it is often only due to a minor fault. Please read the following instructions before calling the after sales service. Problem Possible cause Comments/Remedy The cooker does not work. Blown fuse Look in the fuse box and check that the cooker fuse is in working order.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Oven Light

    If the oven light fails, it must be replaced. You can do Replacing the oven this yourself. Heat resistant spare bulbs are available light from your local specialist. To this end, please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance. Only use these bulbs.
  • Page 44: After Sales Service

    After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your oven needs to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.
  • Page 45: Protection Of The Environment

    Protection of the environment Your new appliance was protected by suitable Packaging and old packaging while it was on its way to you. All materials appliances used for this purpose are environmentally friendly and suitable for recycling. Please make a contribution to protecting the environment by disposing of the packaging appropriately.
  • Page 46 Energy Normal 1½ fold 4 fold consumption Pan with flat Bottom of pan Pan without lid bottom and lid is not flat q Use the residual heat. For longer cooking times, it is possible to switch off the hotplate 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
  • Page 47: Test Dishes

    Test dishes In accordance with DIN 44547 and EN 60350 Baking The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven. Meal Accessories and notes Level Type of Temperature Baking time heating in ºC in minutes Ø Ø...
  • Page 48 Grilling The values in the table apply to dishes placed in a cold oven. Meal Accessories Level Type of Grill setting Cooking heating time in minutes Toast Wire grill Setting SSS (10 mins. preheating) Beefburgers, x 12* Wire grill** Setting SSS 25 30 Turn half way through the cooking time.

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