Be sure small pieces like chicken wing tips don’t fall out the ends and catch as Basket rotates
.
For example, keep the small bones of chicken wings securely toward the middle so they can’t slip out
and hang up on Grate Cover or Heating Element.
Check the Basket occasionally and be sure the food is still tight. If not, stop the machine and carefully
take out the Basket and tighten the lid.
When the food in the Basket is done, you can remove the Basket by keeping it in a horizontal position.
Remember the food, Spit Rod Assembly, and the Basket are all HOT – take precautions.
Burnt Edges on Food?
You can put a small strip of aluminum foil on the top and bottom edges inside
the Basket to prevent burnt edges as it cooks.
Place foil inside on top and bottom edges
.
Be sure the wings are all secure inside the Basket with no parts hanging out. You can use a
small strip of aluminum foil inside the Basket on the top and bottom edges (the edges that
rotate near the Heating Element) to keep the tips of the wings from burning.
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ELASTIC FOOD TIES FOR CHICKENS
Elastic Food Ties are designed to be an easy-to-use method of securing poultry on the Spit Rods. It is
very important when using your Showtime Rotisserie that food is securely tied and fits onto the Spit
Rods so that the food will not touch the Heating Element and is evenly centered all around.
It is recommended that you cut off the tail from the chicken and remove any excess fat or loose hanging
parts – especially around that main cavity so heat can enter inside the chicken while it’s cooking.
The illustration shows how to tie a bird with one or two ties.
Using 1 Tie
With one tie you go behind each wing, cross over the back and pull it over the bottom of the bird and
up the front to hold the legs together. Then tuck the wings inside the tie.
If a Food Tie is too long, you can shorten it by tying a knot in it and cutting off the excess with scissors.
Using 2 Ties
Using two ties, shorten them both and put one over the wings and one over the legs. It’s very easy.
You can also use several Food Ties to secure any bird. If you run out of Food Ties you can use
butcher’s twin until you can order more Food Ties.
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