Automatic Cooking Hints
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Rules to follow
when cooking
automatically
The fan oven can be programmed to cook automatically.
1. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven,
ideally straight from the refrigerator.
2. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before
i
t
is put into the oven.
3. The automatic timer should not be used in hot weather
because of the possible growth of food poisoning organisms.
4. NEVER use the automatic timer to re-heat cook chill dishes.
5. Never leave food in the oven to cool slowly after cooking.
Serve immediately or remove to cool and then refrigerate.
6. Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry, for
example, shepherds pie, dishes containing eggs, cooked rice
or seafood should not be cooked automatically if there is to
be a delay period.
7. Warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to
be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and
vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible or
refrigerated until loading the oven.
8. Try to set the stop time for a period beyond your anticipated
return.
9. DO NOT leave food for an automatic programme in a warm
oven. i.e one that has just been used manually.
10. It is advisable to cover dishes where possible either with a lid
or foil to protect the food from contamination, to keep it
moist and to prevent the transfer of odours. If the food is to
be served golden brown, it may be left uncovered or have the
lid removed for a quick browning before serving.
11.Dishes containing liquid should not be filled to full to prevent
boiling over.
12.To prevent discolouration of certain fruit and vegetables such
as apples, pears, turnips & parsnips, a little lemon juice should
be added to the cooking liquid.
13. Potatoes should be par - boiled or brushed with fat to
prevent discolouration during delay time.
14. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the
delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before
serving.
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