ABOUT POTATOES
ABOUT POTATOES
We recommend the use of washed and graded
baking
potatoes as non-baking varieties take longer
to cook and don’t produce such good results, King Edward, Maris Piper or Desiree are three good
baking varieties although your supplier may be able to recommend others to you. Some ways you
can prepare your potatoes include:
Rubbing the skins in olive oil and salt. ~ (makes the skins crisper)
Pricking the skins ~ (may reduce the risk of the potatoes bursting)
Wrapping them in foil ~ (produces a much “wetter” potato with a soft, thin skin, also increases the
cooking time, ~ not really a proper “jacket” potato).
The skin of the potato will become thicker and crunchier if it is cooked for longer at a lower
temperature.
However
once the baked potatoes are removed from the oven, the skins will become
softer as they reduce in temperature. Once removed from the very hot temperature of the baking
oven and placed into the lower temperature of the holding oven, the potatoes will inevitably reduce
in core temperature. The display oven is intentionally at a lower temperature to prevent the potato
from over-cooking; this also helps to prolong the display life of the potato.
Despite being prepared and cooked in the same way, the same batch of potatoes can produce
different results! Please use the method of baking that suits you best and gives you the results you
want ~
HAPPY BAKING!
ABOUT OTHER FOODSTUFFS
ABOUT OTHER FOODSTUFFS
As it uses fan-assisted convection cooking, the Vista 60 oven is designed to cook a wide variety of
foodstuffs and not just potatoes.
If you are using the oven to cook pastries you may wish to take advantage of the humidifier unit (s/s
water tray approx 250mm L x 40mm W x 25mm D) included with the oven, as this will reduce the
potential for the pastries to dry out whilst being held in the storage / display oven.
The humidifier tray is located next to the top display area element below the perforated stainless
steel element cover. For safety reasons always fill the humidifier BEFORE the oven is switched on.
Simply lift the element cover and fill the humidifier tray only with cold water. You can also fill it
without lifting the cover, via the circular hole in the cover, making sure the humidifier is in the
correct position below. Do NOT pour water directly onto the large s/s area holding the element.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Always allow the oven to cool and unplug it at the socket before cleaning.
Stubborn spills or marks may be removed easier when the oven is still slightly warm.
To maintain the high gloss finish and visual appeal of the baker, the exterior panels should be
cleaned with warm soapy water and a soft cloth followed by polishing with glass/window cleaner or
a proprietary polish suitable for metalwork.
Never use abrasive or corrosive materials on any of the oven surfaces.
The oven interior can be cleaned using a domestic oven interior cleaner, please follow the
instructions carefully.
The oven trays may be removed and cleaned in warm soapy water.
Do not submerge this baker in water or use any water jets to clean it.
Please contact your supplier for replacement bulbs.
We recommend that the solid chrome and glass surfaces should be cleaned using appropriate
cleaning materials.
