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BASIC COOKING FUCNTION
Baking
Pre-heat the oven to 220-230°C, then bake at around 170-190°. If baking biscuits or scones, we
recommend you use the multi-purpose baking dish to allow air to circulate. For cakes, we recommend
ring tins which allow cakes to cook through to the center and checked that they fit in the oven before
using. Always place the cake tin on the low rack, never directly onto the bottom of the bowl. Silicone
bakeware is not suitable to use in the Oven.
Roasting
Roast at around 200-250°C. You can roast meats, vegetables, potatoes and wedges. We suggest lining
the bottom of the bowl under the rack with aluminium foil turned up at the edges. This will catch drippings
and make cleaning easier. Roasts will need to be turned at least once in the cooking cycle unless they
are very small. For vegetables, it may be necessary to remove meat and let it stand whilst the vegetables
finish cooking.
Note: Meat with bones will take longer than a boneless roast. Oven bags are not suitable to use in the
Oven.
Grilling
Grill at around 220-250°C. Grill meats, seafood, vegetables and your favorite cheese topping. For grilling,
the oven needs to be very hot and the food must not be too cold. Using cold food for grilling and for any
of the other cooking functions, can extend cooking times.
Note: You will not achieve the same amount of browning as you would on a barbecue or in a frypan. A
small amount of oil sprayed or wiped onto the food will help in browning.
Toasting
Toast at around 180-220°C. Toast sweet and savory breads, pastries, rolls and sandwiches. You can
also toast cheese melts and pizzas.
Roasting Guide
Use these cooking times as a guide. Cooking times and temperatures will vary depending on factors
such as weight, cut of the food and your personal taste. Similar to your built-in oven in your kitchen, you
may need to adjust cooking times and temperatures to your requirements. Monitor the food as it's
cooking and modify accordingly. It is important to cook mince meat, sausages and poultry until well done.
No pink should be visible, and juices should run clear.