7
Hints and Tips
Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam in the
same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents
allow some of this steam to escape. However,
always stand back from the oven when
opening the oven door
to allow any build up
of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool
surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim,
it will condense and produce water droplets.
This is quite normal and is not a fault with the
oven.
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
Cookware
Use any ovenproof cookware, which will
withstand temperatures of 250
0
C.
Oven dishes, etc. should not be placed
directly on the oven base.
Oven Cooking
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Turn off the oven 5 minutes before the end
of cooking time, and use residual heat to
complete the cooking.
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The thickness, the material and the colour
of the pan will influence the cooking
results.
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When cooking, certain dishes increase in
volume, ensure the pan is large enough.
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To prevent fat dripping when roasting use
tall rim pans proportional to the item being
roasted.
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Prick the skin of poultry and sausages with
a fork before cooking to avoid spitting.
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Use heatproof glass dishes for soufflés.
The effects of dishes on cooking results
Dishes and tins vary in their thickness,
conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the way
they transmit heat to the food inside them.
A
Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware
and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking
and base browning.
B
Enamelled cast iron, anodised aluminium,
aluminium with non-stick interior and
coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils
increase cooking and base browning.
Removable drawer
The removable drawer is located underneath
the oven cavity.
During cooking the drawer may
become hot if the oven is in use for a long
period of time. Flammable materials such as
oven gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons etc.
should not be stored in the drawer.
Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will
also become hot, therefore care should be
taken when removing these items from the
drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot.
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Catch the drawer from bottom and pull it out.
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To remove the drawer , pull it out till the
stop, than lift it slowly and pull it out
completely.
Reassemble the drawer following the same
procedure in reverse.
