Hints and Tips
Condensation and steamThe effects of dishes on cooking results
When food is heated it produces steam inDishes and tins vary in their thickness,
the same way as a boiling kettle. The ovenconductivity, colour, etc. which affects the
vents allow some of this steam to escape.way they transmit heat to the food inside
However, always stand back from thethem.
oven when opening the oven door to
allow any build up of steam or heat toA Aluminium, earthenware, oven
release.glassware and bright shiny utensils
If the steam comes into contact with a coolreduce cooking and base browning.
surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a
trim, it will condense and produce waterB Enamelled cast iron, anodised
droplets. This is quite normal and is not aaluminium, aluminium with non-stick
fault with the oven.interior and coloured exterior and dark,
To prevent discoloration, regularly wipeheavy utensils increase cooking and
away condensation and also soilage frombase browning.
surfaces.
CookwareStorage compartment
Use any ovenproof cookware, which willThe storage compartment is located
withstand temperatures of 250oC.underneath the oven cavity.
Oven dishes, etc. should not be placedDuring cooking the storage
directly on the oven base.compartment may become hot if
the oven is in use for a long period
of time. Flammable materials such
Oven Cookingas oven gloves, tea towels, plastic
" Turn off the oven 5 minutes before theaprons etc. should not be stored
end of cooking time, and use residualin the drawer.
heat to complete the cooking.
" The thickness, the material and theOven accessories such as baking sheets,
colour of the pan will influence the
cooking results.will also become hot, therefore care should
" When cooking, certain dishes increasebe taken when removing these items from
in volume, ensure the pan is largethe compartment whilst the oven is in use or
enough.still hot.
" To prevent fat dripping when roasting
use 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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