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Tips for roasting and grilling
The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the
information for the weight time.
of the roast.
How can you tell when the roast Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry
is ready? out a „spoon test“. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels
firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be
cooked for a little longer.
The roast is too dark and the Check the shelf position and temperature.
crackling is partly burnt.
The roast looks good, but the Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
juices are burnt.
The roast looks good, but the Next time, use a larger roasting dish or add less liquid.
juices are too clear and watery.
Steam rises from the roast when Use hot air grilling instead of top/bottom heating. This prevents the
the juice is basted. bottom of the roast from becoming too hot, thereby producing less
steam.
Frozen foods Please observe the instructions on the packaging.
Dish Accessories Shelf Type of Temperature Duration
positon heating in ° C minutes
Pizza (preheat) Wire rack covered with
with thin base greaseproof paper 1
T
190 – 210 10 – 20
Pizza (preheat) Wire rack covered with
with thick base greaseproof paper 1
T
180 – 200 15 – 25
Potato products
(preheat) (e.g. chips) Universal pan 1
T
200 – 220 15 – 25
Cakes and pastries Wire rack covered with
(preheat) (e.g. bread rolls) greaseproof paper 1
T
200 – 220 05–15
Strudel (preheat) Baking tray 1
T
200 – 220 25 – 45
Note The universal pan and the baking tray may become
warped when baking frozen foods. This is caused by
the considerable temperature fluctuations which
affect the accessories. This warping is eliminated
during the baking process.