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Automatic Cooking (Large Oven)
Rules to follow when
When planning your meal, remember that the oven control setting
cooking automatically
refers to the center of the oven - it is warmer above and cooler below.
1. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally
straight from the refrigerator.
2. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put into
the oven.
3
The automatic timer should not be used in hot weather because of the
possible growth of food poisoning organisms.
4.
NEVER
use the automatic timer to re-heat Cook-Chill dishes.
5. Never leave food in the oven to cool slowly after cooking.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.
6. Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry, for example shepherds
pie, dishes containing eggs, cooked rice or seafood should not be cooked
automatically if there is to be a delay period.
7. Warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay
period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked
as soon as possible or refrigerated until loading the oven.
8.
Try to set the stop time for a period beyond your anticipated return.
9.
DO NOT
leave food for an automatic program in a warm oven, i.e. one that
has just been used manually.
10. It is advisable to cover dishes where possible either with a lid or foil to
prevent the transfer of odours. If the food is to be served golden brown, it
may be uncovered or have the lid removed for a quick browning before
serving.
11. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.
12. To prevent discoloration of certain fruit and vegetables such as apples,
pears, turnips and parsnips, a little lemon juice should be added to the
cooking liquid.
13. Potatoes should be par-boiled or brushed with fat to prevent discoloration
during delay time.
14.
Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period,
so it is best to add these ingredients just before serving
.
