Using The Programmer / Clock
When using the programmer
Do
Familiarise yourself with the use of the programmer.
Select foods that are as cold as possible, preferably
straight from the fridge.
Choose foods that are suitable for cooking from cold
start, as the oven will not be pre-heated. Some foods
will be affected by storage at room temperature for
prolonged periods of time and may not cook properly.
Make sure that all foods are thoroughly thawed espe-
cially meats.
Cover dishes with lids or foil.
Try to keep the end time as close to your return as
possible.
Do not
Place warm food in the oven for delayed start cooking.
Foods should be thoroughly cooled before placing in
the oven.
Set up any automatic programmes while the oven cavi-
ty is warm i.e. straight after use. Always allow the
oven to cool down first.
Cook dishes containing poultry or left over meats. Also
pies and pastries with wet fillings should also never be
cooked using the automatic setting as they are not
suitable.
Over fill dishes containing liquids.
Before using your Automatic Programmer
It is a good idea to supervise cooking the first time you
use the Automatic Programmer. Familiarising yourself
with how the Programmer works can help to avoid under
or over cooking food.
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