QUICK REFERENCE CARD
LISTED BELOW ARE ONLY GUIDELINES PLEASE REFER TO THE COOKING INSTRUCTIONS ON INDIVIDUAL FOOD PACKAGES
COOKING METHOD TIME
°C
RACK
NOTE
PRE-
HEATING
5 min 250
As
required
If pre-heating is required, set the thermostat to 250°C and set the time
control to 5 mi nu tes Once the oven has reached the required temperature
place the food into the glass bowl and set the correct cook ing time
DEFROSTING
Check every 5-10 min
-
65
As
required
Halogen oven defrosts frozen food more evenly than microwave ovens To
defrost the food set the thermostat to
WASH/THAW
(approx 65°C) and
check every 5-10 minutes
Prepackaged
frozen food
Reduce cooking
temperature and time
Reduce
by
30%
to
50%
Reduce
by
20
As
required
To cook frozen dinners reduce the temperature suggested on the package
by 20°C (for example from 225°C to 205°C) The cooking time will also be
reduced by 30% to 50% (for example from 20 minutes to 10-15 minutes)
TOASTING
Bread, etc.
Check frequently until
toasted to taste
-
220
230
HIGH
You can toast a wide variety of foods including bread, crumpets, pizza and
bagels to perfection The hot air in the oven will toast both sides of the food
at once Use the two-way rack and set the thermostat between 220 - 230°C /
428 - 446°C ac cord ing to personal taste
Snacks
when soft or soggy
5
min
250
HIGH
Soggy or softened crackers, chips and cookies can be made crunchy again by
placing them in the halogen oven for a few minutes at maximum temperature
ROASTING,
GRILLING &
BARBECUING
-
220
240
LOW
To grill or barbecue place the meat on the two-way rack, and turn it regularly
for even colour Time of cooking depends on type and condition of meat
(frozen, fresh)
Chicken
70
min
180
200
LOW
Place the meat on the low rack and set the thermostat to 180 - 200°C Cook for
around 70 mi nutes Ensure that the food is fully cooked before serving
Pork
30 40
min
200
LOW
Place the meat on the low rack and set the thermostat to 200°C Cook for
approximately 30 –40 minutes or until crackling has formed Reduce the
temperature to between 180°C - 200°C, turn the pork and cook for a further
15 – 20 minutes
Lamb/Beef
30
180
200
LOW
Set the thermostat to between 180°C - 200°C and cook for approximately 30
minutes Turn the meat and cook for a further 15 – 20 minutes
Fish (grilled)
10
15
min
130
150
HIGH
Check often until grilled to taste
HINT - ROASTING
When roasting, increase the cooking time and reduce the temperature by approximately 10% when cooking marinated meats For
larger pieces of meat, use the extender ring Remember that cooking time may vary depending on cut size and degree of meat
tenderness desired Consult the cooking guide for guidelines Place a piece of kitchen foil at the bottom of the oven so it gathers excess
fat and enables the bowl to be cleaned more easily
HINT - GRILL & BBQ
When barbecuing or grilling, ensure all items are placed on the high rack and the temperature is set between 220°C - 240°C It is also
recommended to consider that frozen foods, such as burgers, sausages, etc , are likely to require a longer cooking time To ensure an
even colour you may wish to turn your food during the grilling process
ALL IMAGES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCTS MAY VARY.
DURANE HALOGEN OVEN Instruction Manual
COOKING GUIDE
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