While cooking it will be necessary to occasionally move the oven to follow the sun. To maintain the
maximum temperature it is best to refocus every 30 minutes. If you are leaving the oven unattended for a
long period of time, we suggest that you immediately aim the
SUN OVEN
towards where the sun will be
during its strongest time (between 10 AM and 2 PM). The
SUN OVEN
works best on clear, sunny days.
Intermittent clouds will slow down (but not stop) the cooking.
Preheat
The
SUN OVEN
should be preheated before cooking. It is recommended that you place the
SUN
OVEN
with the glass door closed and latched down in the sun and let it preheat. In strong sun the
SUN
OVEN
will usually reach 300 degrees F in about twenty minutes.
Cooking
Place food in the cooking pot or pan on the tray inside the oven. Close the glass door quickly, and latch it
down, using both latches. Use potholders when removing the pot or pan.
Cooking Tips
The
SUN OVEN
method of cooking is so natural and subtle that much less moisture is required for
recipes – cooked in covered pans, that is. The natural, internal juices come into unique play, resulting in
a superior, moist taste. Be sure to cut down, by at least one-third, any liquid measurements called for in
rice, stews or sauces. This does NOT apply to bakery products.
Since foods do not burn in the
SUN OVEN
, it is not necessary to stir foods after they are placed in the
oven. Use a meat thermometer to determine when to remove meats (put the meat thermometer in the
meat before placing it in the oven). Opening the oven door unnecessarily will slow the cooking process,
since some heat will escape.
Cooking Pans
With your
SUN OVEN
, you can cook in any kind of pan that can fit into its interior. However, maximum
results are obtained by using LIGHTWEIGHT black or dark-colored pans. With anything requiring a lid,
you can use either clear or colored Pyrex. Avoid shiny materials such as foil; the reflection reduces the
cooking efficiency of the oven.
After Cooking Care
When you are done cooking it is best to remove any moisture from the interior of your
SUN OVEN
by
wiping it out with a dry cloth. When not in use, it is recommended that the glass door not be latched shut.
Maintenance
Maintenance on your
SUN OVEN
is very minimal. Using any non-abrasive glass cleaning solution, such
as Windex, will keep the reflector material and glass clean. If the reflectors and glass are not kept clean,
the oven will not reach its target temperature.