Charmate CM160-018, Instructions Manual

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COOKING TIPS
• Cooking is fast and economical thanks to the
insulation of the cooking chamber, preventing
loss of heat, and maintaining cooking
temperatures.
• Cooking should take place with the door of
the cooking chamber closed. Open the door as
infrequently as possible.
• When multiple dishes are on the menu, it is
important to plan your meal in advance, cooking
foods that require similar temperatures and
time together.
• When cooking food at high temperatures, such
as pizza, you can then use the oven to introduce
dishes that require a lower temperature,
without having to add more wood.
• It is also possible to cook food directly on the
baking stone, which is fitted on the floor of
the cooking chamber as it is perfectly suited
for direct cooking. However, to avoid staining
with fat or grease, or for a lower maintenance
approach to cooking, place food on a tray or
sheet of aluminum, or use an additional ceramic
stone.
• The Gourmet Outdoor Oven has multiple
surfaces to use for cooking a number of
different dishes at a time. It is possible to use
the two cooking grills, and the baking stone at
the bottom of the cooking chamber, at the same
time.
What cooking vessels are recommended?
Cooking vessels that are made of ceramic, clay,
cast iron, aluminum and stainless steel can be
used as long as the vessel and its handles are safe
for use in a conventional oven. However, please
note that for vessels made of stainless steel or
another shiny surface, it is possible for these
materials to darken under high temperatures or
while smoking.
THERMOMETER AND VIEWING
WINDOW
The large cooking window and thermometer
allow you to observe your food while it cooks
without opening the door. Keeping the cooking
chamber door closed will allow you to maintain
temperatures and flavour. The thermometer is
calibrated to Celsius and Fahrenheit and lets you
closely monitor the temperature inside the oven
chambers.
Baked Goods
The temperature is normally moderate (usually
250 °F / 121 °C or 300 °F / 149 °C and the oven
must be preheated to the desired temperature for
40 to 50 minutes. Remember that the door should
not be opened during the cooking process. Beaten
mixtures must leave a spoon with difficulty,
because an excess of fluid will wastefully prolong
cooking time.
Meat and Fish
Meat can be roasted in an oven proof dish or
placed directly onto the wire shelves. If positioning
your roast on one of the wire shelves, a tray
should be placed underneath to collect the cooking
juices. To prevent over cooking, avoid cooking
very small portion sizes. Basting is recommended
throughout longer cooking cycles; however,
turning meats infrequently is recommended.
Cooking Times
Cooking times vary depending on the type of
foods being prepared, its weight and size. When
cooking a particular dish for the first time in your
Gourmet Outdoor Oven, you should regularly
monitor the foods during the cooking process
using the viewing window.
Always ensure that you are preheating your oven
to temperatures that are specifically recommended
for the dishes being prepared.
It is advisable to refrain from opening the door
repeatedly as this will allow the internal heat to
escape and affect the cooking time.
GENERAL INFORMATION