MODEL: SM-1004SP PRODUCT CODE: 61618 07/2018
MODEL: SM-1004SP PRODUCT CODE: 61618 07/2018
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Instructions (Cont.)
Hints for Best Results
• Puff pastry for pie tops: For light and fluffy pie tops we recommend
using puff pastry. Frozen, ready rolled puff pastry sheets can generally be
bought from supermarkets. Defrost the pastry sheet(s) according to packet
instructions, and use them straight after defrosting.
• Shortcrust pastry for pie bases: For the base of your pie we recommend
using regular pie (shortcrust) pastry, which can also be bought frozen and
ready rolled from your supermarket. Defrost the sheet(s) according to packet
instructions. Alternatively, make the pastry at home using your favourite recipe.
• Homemade crust: Pat your dough into a round shape. Dust your work
surface with a little flour. Working quickly, roll out the dough into a circle
about 5mm thick, lifting up an edge or moving the dough as you roll it out
to ensure it is not sticking to the surface. Your hands should be cold when
shaping dough.
• Cutting the pastry: Place the ready rolled pastry on a piece of baking paper.
Dust the pastry lightly with flour, then use the larger side of the pastry cutter
to cut out the base for your pie and the smaller side for the pie top. Avoid
twisting the pastry cutter as this can tear the pastry.
• Leftover pastry: Small portions of leftover pastry may be used for pie
decorations. Cut into any shape and place on the pie top before closing the lid.
• Filling: Ensure that your pie mould contains the right amount of filling. If there
is too little filling, the top of the pie will not be in with contact the heating
plate and will therefore not brown as well. If there is too much filling, it could
spill out during the cooking process and prevent the top and bottom crusts
from sealing. As a general rule,
add about 2 level cups of filling until your
pie mould is about 3/4 full
. Also ensure the filling has cooled, otherwise the
pastry base may become soggy.
•
No raw fillings!
Do not use raw protein or fresh, uncooked vegetable
fillings for pies. Raw meat and vegetables need more time to cook than
the Pie Maker takes to bake a pie, so make sure your meat, fish and fresh
vegetables are properly cooked and have cooled before adding them into the
pie mould. Soft fruit and canned fruit or vegetables can be used without pre-
cooking. All filling ingredients should be cut into small pieces of similar size.
• Glazing: If you want to glaze the top of the pie crust with an egg wash for a
shiny, golden brown crust, make sure that no egg wash drips between the
crust and the mould, otherwise the cooked pie will stick to the mould.
FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide
How do I know the moulds are hot enough for baking pies?
When you connect the Pie Maker to the power supply, the red Power indicator will
come on. The appliance is ready when the green Ready indicator light illuminates.
It will cycle on and off during use, indicating that the appliance is regulating its
temperature.
Do the handles have to be locked together during use?
Yes, you must close the lid and clip the handles together so that the pie is cooked
evenly and the pie tops and bases are crimped together to seal in the filling.
Do I have to cook the meat filling beforehand or can I just add the raw mince?
All fillings have to be precooked. The cooking time in the Pie Maker is too short
for meat to be cooked safely, or for fruit or vegetables to soften sufficiently.
How can I remove the pie from the appliance without breaking it?
With a non-metallic spatula, carefully ease the pie away from around the sides and
bottom, slide the spatula underneath the base of the pie and gently remove it.
Smoke is coming from the appliance when I plug it in. What should I do?
If you are using the Pie Maker for the first time, this is normal and no cause for
concern. If you are
not using the appliance for the first time, check and ensure
that the pie moulds are clean and no food particles are baked onto the moulds.
There is a hissing sound during baking of the pie.
The appliance may emit a slight hissing sound during baking. This is due to
steam escaping and may be disregarded safely.
Parts of my pie aren't cooked properly.
If you have rolled out your pastry unevenly, the thick parts may not cook evenly
all through. Make sure to roll out the dough evenly to a maximum 5mm thickness.
Also ensure you have preheated the Pie Maker, and the filling was precooked.
My pastry is soggy on the bottom of the pie.
Your filling may have been too wet, or still hot when you added it to the pie, which
can make the pastry base soggy. Let the filling cool and reduce the amount of
gravy, custard or sauces. Also ensure to cook the pie until golden brown.
I overfilled the pie and some of the filling has spilled out. How can I get it off
the cooking surfaces?
When the appliance has cooled, use a nylon brush to remove any baked on food
residues, or use a damp cloth and a little detergent to soak and wipe the spillage
off the moulds, taking care that no moisture enters the appliance.
