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Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (generally this is the case when cooking leavened
foods)
, use
the "Ventilation mode"
when
possible in order to save energy.
Once the food has been placed in the oven
,
t
he most appropriate cooking mode
can then be selected.
Using the grill
The
m
ultifunction oven offers you three different grilling modes
.
Use the "Grill" setting for grilling small portions like toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, etc,
to perfection.
The
"
Maxigrill
"
position is the best for grilling foods rapidly. For a better distribution of
heat, not only to brown the surface but also to cook the bottom part, select
"
Ventilated
Maxigrill
"
function.
This mode can also be used for browning foods at the end of the cooking process.
Important:
A
lways use the grill with the oven door closed. This will allow you
to
attain excellent results and save energy
.
When using any of the three grilling modes, it is recommended that the thermostat knob
be
set
to 175°C, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill (which utilizes infrared
rays). If necessary, the thermostat can be set to lower temperatures by simply turning
the knob to the desired setting.
When utili
s
ing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels (see cooking table).
To catch grease or fat and prevent smoke, place a dripping-pan at the bottom rack level.
Baking pastries
When baking pastries, always place them in the oven after it has been preheated.
Make sure you wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the red "E" light will
turn off). Do not open the door while the pastry is cooking in order to prevent it from
dropping.
Batters must not be too runny, as this will result in prolonged cooking times. In
general:
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10
°C
and reduce the cooking time.
Pastry dropped
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by
10°C
Pastry is too dark on top
Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.
Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.
Practical Cooking Advice
