Hints and Tips
Condensation and steam The effects of dishes on cooking results
When food is heated it produces steam in the Dishes and tins vary in their thickness,
same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents conductivity, colour, etc. which affects the way
allow some of this steam to escape. However, they transmit heat to the food inside them.
always stand back from the oven when
opening the oven door to allow any build up of A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware
steam or heat to release. and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and
If the steam comes into contact with a cool base browning.
surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it
will condense and produce water droplets. This B Enamelled cast iron, anodised aluminium,
is quite normal and is not a fault with the oven. aluminium with non-stick interior and
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipe away coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils
condensation and also soilage from surfaces. increase cooking and base browning.
Cookware
Use any ovenproof cookware which will Storage compartment
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withstand temperatures of 310 C. The storage compartment is located underneath
the oven cavity.
Baking trays, oven dishes, etc. should not
be placed directly on the oven base.
During cooking the storage
compartment may become hot if the
oven is in use for a long period of
Oven Cooking time. Flammable materials such as
? Turn off the oven 5 minutes before the end oven gloves, tea towels, plastic
of cooking time, and use residual heat to aprons etc. should not be stored in
the drawer.
complete the cooking.
? The thickness, the material and the colour
of the pan will influence the cooking results. Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will
also become hot, therefore care should be
? When cooking, certain dishes increase in
taken when removing these items from the
volume, ensure the pan is large enough.
compartment whilst the oven is in use or still
? To prevent fat dripping when roasting use
hot.
tall rim pans proportional to the item being
roasted.
? Prick the skin of poultry and sausages with
a fork before cooking to avoid spitting.
? Use heatproof glass dishes for soufflés.
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