8.7 Preserving - Bottom HeatThings to note:• Use only preserve jars of the same di-mensions available on the market.• Do not use jars with twist-off and bay-onet type lids or metal tins.• Use the first shelf from the bottom forthis function.• Put no more than six one-litre pre-serve jars on the baking tray.• Fill the jars equally and close with aclamp.• The jars cannot touch each other.• Put approximately 1 / 2 litre of waterinto the baking tray to give sufficientmoisture in the oven.• When the liquid in the jars starts tosimmer (after approximately 35 - 60minutes with one-litre jars), stop theoven or decrease the temperature to100 °C (see the table).Soft fruitPreserve Temperature in°CCooking time un-til simmering(min.)Continue to cookat 100°C (min.)Strawberries /Blueberries /Raspberries / Ripegooseberries160 - 170 35 - 45 -Stone fruitPreserve Temperature in°CCooking time un-til simmering(min.)Continue to cookat 100°C (min.)Pears / Quinces /Plums 160 - 170 35 - 45 10 - 15VegetablesPreserve Temperature in°CCooking time un-til simmering(min.)Continue to cookat 100°C (min.)Carrots 1) 160 - 170 50 - 60 5 - 10Cucumbers 160 - 170 50 - 60 -Mixed pickles 160 - 170 50 - 60 5 - 10Kohlrabi / Peas /Asparagus 160 - 170 50 - 60 15 - 201) Leave standing in the oven after it’s deactivated.9. CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING!Refer to the Safety chapters.Notes on cleaning:• Clean the front of the appliance with asoft cloth with warm water and acleaning agent.18 www.aeg.com