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CHICKEN
(800 g - 2.5 kg)
Suitable for unseasoned chickens only.
To keep chicken in shape during cooking, truss or tie the legs
of the bird together.
Place the chicken breast side up on Low Rack, on Metal Tray.
If desired, brush the chicken with oil or melted butter and
sprinkle with herbs.
There is no need to turn the chicken during the cooking time. If
desired, baste the chicken halfway through cooking.
At the completion of cooking, wrap the chicken in aluminium
foil and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before carving.
CHICKEN PIECES
(500 g - 1.5 kg)
Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks,
thighs, breasts. Pieces can be marinated or plain.
Place pieces either in a heatproof ceramic or pyrex dish on the
low rack on the metal tray or directly on the low rack over the
metal tray.
Turn the chicken pieces during cooking.
BEEF/LAMB
(800 g - 2.5 kg)
Suitable for cooking all types beef and lamb roasts.
Ensure boned roasts are rolled and tied.
If cooking in an oven bag, do not use metal twist ties to close
the bag. Tuck the open end under the roast.
Place roast on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
Turn the roast halfway through cooking.
At the completion of cooking, wrap roast in aluminium foil and
allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
CASSEROLES
(500 g - 2.5 kg)
Suitable for cooking diced casserole meat and vegetables.
Place all ingredients in a suitably sized casserole dish with
liquid; either stock, tomato puree or sauce. Use approximately
450 ml of liquid per kg of meat. Refer to recipe section for
ideas.
Cover dish with a lid and place onto the metal tray on the glass
turntable.
Stir twice during cooking.
Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
PASTA BAKE
(500 g - 1.0 kg)
Suitable for cooking dishes containing cooked pasta in a
sauce. Refer to recipe section for ideas.
Pasta ʻcook-inʼ sauces may be used on this setting.
Place food in a suitably sized heat proof ceramic casserole
dish.
Place dish on the low rack on the metal tray on the glass
turntable.
FROZEN PIZZA
(400 g - 800 g)
Suitable for reheating and browning frozen, purchased pizzas.
Remove all packaging and place pizza on the low rack over the
metal tray on the glass turntable.
PASTRY
(200 g - 800 g)
Suitable for cooking frozen meat or fruit pies.
Leave pie in foil or metal packaging tray and place directly onto
the metal tray on the glass turntable.
CAKE
(400 g - 800 g)
A range of medium textured cakes such as buttercake can be
cooked on this setting. Refer to recipe section for ideas.
Use smooth and preferably seamless metal cake tins.
Place directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable.
DO NOT USE SPRING FORM TINS.
Allow cake to stand for 5 to 10 minutes in tin before turning out.
Heavy cakes such as fruit cakes and chocolate mud cakes
should be cooked manually.
