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12 USING YOUR OVEN
Cooking with your timer
CAUTION
Set the timer clockwise. Do not force anticlockwise or
damage to the timer will result.
120 minute “Auto off” timer
The 120 minute timer features an automatic oven cut off
This means that a cooking period of up to 120 minutes
can be set. When the timer has counted back to “Auto
off”, a bell will sound and the oven will automatically
switch off.
Once automatic baking is complete, return to manual
operation by setting the timer to the “OFF” mark.
Hints and tips
The temperature and baking times in the tables are
guidelines only. They depend on the recipes and the
quality and quantity of the ingredients used.
Baking
For best baking results preheat oven for 30 minutes.
Your oven may bake or roast differently to the appliance
you had before. Adapt your usual settings such as
temperature, cooking time and shelf position to the values
in the tables.
Use the lower temperature the first time.
If you cannot find the settings for a special recipe, look for
the similar one.
You can extend baking times by 10-15 minutes if you bake
cakes on more than one shelf position.
Cakes and pastries at different heights do not always
brown equally at first. If this occurs, do not change the
temperature setting. The differences equalise during the
baking procedure.
Trays in the oven can twist during baking. When the trays
become cold again, the distortions disappear.
Oven shelves
IMPORTANT
• Select the correct shelf location for food being
cooked.
• Make sure dishes will fit into the oven before you
switch it on.
• Keep edges of baking dishes at least 40mm from the
side of the oven. This allows free circulation of heat
and ensures even cooking.
• Do not open the oven door more than necessary.
• Do not place foods with a lot of liquid into the oven
with other foods. This will cause food to steam and
not brown.
•
After the oven is turned off it retains the heat for some
time. Use this heat to finish custards or to dry bread.
• Do not use a lot of cooking oil when roasting. This will
prevent the splattering of oil on the sides of the oven
and the oven door. Polyunsaturated fats can leave
residue which is very difficult to remove.
• When cooking things which require a high heat from
below (e.g. tarts), place the cooking dish on a scone
tray in the desired shelf position.
• For sponges and cakes use aluminium, bright finished
or non-stick utensils.
• Always remove unnecessary trays or dishes when
roasting or baking.
Use the oven efficiently, by cooking many trays of food at
the same time. For example:
• Cook 2 trays of scones, small cakes or sausage rolls.
• Cook a roast dinner at the same time as you cook
chips or vegetables.
It is not recommended to use more than 2 shelves at a time.
When cooking with 2 shelves use an oven fan function.
Roasting meat
•
Place the meat in the oven and set the temperature
between 180°C and 200°C. (It is recommended to wrap
your meats in an oven roasting bag or foil to prevent
fats and oils from splattering, making it easier to clean
your oven.)
• Use the grill/oven dish and grill insert. Place the meat
on the insert.
•
Do not pierce the meat, as this will allow juices to escape.
•
When the meat is cooked, take the roast out of the oven,
wrap in aluminium foil and leave to stand for about 10
minutes.
This will help retain the juices when the meat
is carved.
The table shows temperatures and cooking times for
different kinds of meat. These may vary depending on the
thickness or bone content of the meat.
USING YOUR OVEN (CONTINUED)
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