TEKNIX BITK602ESB - General Oven and Cooking Tips

General oven and cooking tips
General Oven Tips
The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven.
Baking trays with food cooking on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven’s
wire shelves. Other containers should be placed centrally. Keep all trays and containers away from
the back of the oven, as over-browning of the food may occur.
For even browning, the maximum recommended size of a baking tray is 340 mm (13½”) by 340
mm (13½”).
When the oven is on, do not leave the door open for longer than necessary, otherwise the knobs
may get very hot.
Always leave 1-2cm between dishes on the same shelf. This allows the heat to circulate freely
around them.
To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or
brush lightly with cooking oil.
Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking, place them on a baking tray.
Using the Grill
This multi-function oven has 2 different grilling modes.
Use the ‘Grill’ mode with the oven door closed, place the food on the center of the grill pan, insert
and fit the grill pan on either the 3rd or 4th shelf from the bottom. Note: only the central part of the
top heating element operates for grilling.
When using ‘Grill’ mode, we recommend you set the temperature to the highest setting. However,
this does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures, simply adjust the knob to the desired
temperature.
Use ‘Fan assisted grill’ mode with the oven door closed. This mode is very useful for grilling foods
rapidly, as the distribution of heat by the fan makes it possible not only to brown the surface, but also
to cook the bottom of the food. It can also be used for browning foods at the end of the cooking
process, such as adding that gratin finish to pasta bakes.
When using ‘Fan assisted grill’ mode, place the food on the 2nd or 3rd oven shelf from the bottom,
then place a dripping-pan on the 1st rack from the bottom to prevent fat and grease from dripping
onto the oven floor. We recommend you set the temperature to 200°c, as it is the most efficient
temperature for ‘Fan assisted grill’ mode. However, this does not mean you cannot use lower
temperatures, simply adjust the knob to the desired temperature.
IMPORTANT: When using any of the oven functions you must cook with the oven door closed
including when using a grill function.
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