Ewave EWGC12W3, Instruction Manual

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Thawing Food
The convection oven will thaw most foods. Place the food onto one of the wire racks
and set the temperature control knob to THAW/WASH. Allow approximately 40
minutes of cooking time per 2.2 lbs. Large items like meat joints should be turned at
least once during the thawing process. Any liquids or juices from thawed foods should
be thoroughly cleaned from the bowl before cooking.
Frozen Food
Large items like meat joints or poultry cannot be cooked from frozen and must be
thawed thoroughly first. However, some foods cook best from frozen. Simply follow the
cooking instructions on the packaging as a guideline. It is often the case that cooking
time is shorter in the convection oven as it is more efficient than a conventional oven.
Toasting
You can toast almost anything in the convection oven: bread, bagels, pizza, crumpets,
and more. For best results, use the high rack and set the temperature to 430
° F - 445 ° F,
depending on your preference. It is unlikely that the item you are toasting will need to
be turned over halfway through cooking. The hot air circulation will usually toast both
sides at once.
Grilling
As with toasting, items to be grilled should be placed on the high rack. The temperature
should be set between 430
°
F - 460
°
F. When deciding the best temperature setting to
use, consider the thickness of the food. A 3 centimeter thick steak will require a lower
temperature and longer cooking time than a 1 centimeter thick steak. Also, remember
frozen food like burgers need a longer cooking time. You may wish to turn the food
halfway through the grilling process to ensure even coloring. Do not cover the food
while cooking.
NOTE:
• All recommended cooking times are approximate. Times may vary depending on the
type of cooking, temperature selected and your individual preferences. Always
ensure food is fully cooked inside before serving. When cooking meats, always
check the internal temperatures with a meat thermometer.
• Although you can cook almost any food from frozen, you have the option to thaw
frozen foods.