Pratica EC3, Installation And Operation Manual

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- Thawing: at 140°F (60ºC) with the level of steam already set;
STARTING THE FUNCTIONS
HOT AIR (BAKING):
86°F (30ºC) to 482°F (250ºC) (dry). This function is used for pastries, all types of breads
and to golden brown food in general. Generally, when cooking meat, this function is used at the
end of the process. The message "HOT AIR" will be shown in the upper display and the LED
will be lit.
BROILING, GRILLING AND FRYING:
Press the key and adjust the temperature to 392°F (200ºC) or above.
STEAM COOKING:
Temperature at 208°F (98°C) with 100% of steam. In this function, the steam level, as
well as, the chamber temperature have already been set and can not be changed. In general, it is
used to cook food that otherwise would be made in a pan with boiling water. It is used for vegetables,
with perforated or expanded mesh GN pans, rice, and stir-fried food. The upper display will show the
message "STEAM" and the LED in the lower display will be lit.
COMBINED STEAM:
86°F (30ºC) to 482°F (250ºC) with a steam level ranging from 20% to 100%.
In order to set the steam level, press again the key . The upper display will show the message
"COMBI STEAM» and the LEDs and will be lit.
- Steam baking: from 266°F (130ºC) to 482°F (250ºC) with steam. The suggested level of
steam is above 50%;
- Cooking delicate food: up to 194°F (90ºC). Used for cooking delicate vegetables,
e.g. broccoli, cauli flower, or to cook "bain-marie" foods, as condensed milk flans that can be made
in appropriate plastic cups dispensing the water-filled pan normally used.
- Cooking "tough" food: 230°F (110ºC) with the steam level already set. Used for
cooking chickpeas, broad bean.
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