Moffat M200 User's Manual
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3. meat such as steak Foods such as toast teacakes and muffins are best if positioned towards the centre of the grid Those foods requiring less heat e g tomatoes and mushrooms can be spaced towards the edge Arrange meat meat products and fish to suit their thickness and how you like them cooked When cleaning never use caustic or spray cleaners and never place combustible materials near the grill 100 200 amp 300 The oven is probably the most versatile part of your appliance as it can be used to cook such a wide range of items including stews custards cakes and pastries Heat Zones The unique design of your gas oven creates zones of heat within the oven The temperature on the middle shelf corresponds to the gas mark setting you have chosen the top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler You can utilise these heat zones by cooking foods requiring different heat settings all at the same time If more than one tray of similar items e g biscuits or sponges are baked together the trays should be interchanged during cooking or the top tray should be removed when cooked and the lower tray moved to the higher shelf to finish cooking Pre heating Pre heating is unnecessary this of course makes cooking in a gas oven very economical The exception to the no pre heat rule is when cooking sensitive foods such as souffles Yorkshire pudding an
4. will damage the finish If the recommendations are not followed and the surface becomes marked you can buy a new set of linings Contact your supplier for details Removing Linings Ensure that the oven is cool 1 Open the oven door fully take out the shelves and vitreous enamelled roof 2 Lift out the side panels 3 To remove the back panel rotate right hand or left hand edge outwards and pull out Replacing Linings Refer to the diagrams to ensure correct positioning 1 Replace the back panel sliding it back into position behind the oven burner ensuring that the oven light cut out is positioned over the oven light 2 Replace the side panels by sliding them behind the flaps on the back panel 22 100 200 amp 300 Oven Door To make cleaning easier the inner glass panel on the oven door can be removed To do this follow the instructions below Fixing Screw Ename Frame Removing the Glass Panel 1 Fully open the door 2 Turn the two fixing screws in an anti clockwise direction using a small coin or flat bladed screw driver 3 Lift off the enamel frame 4 Remove the glass Glass Panel Fixing Screw Replacing the Panel 1 Make sure that the rubber seal is correctly in position 2 Reposition the glass and enamel frame 3 Replace the screws and tighten Do not over tighten the screws 23 100 200 amp 300 INSTALLATION In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed
5. 0 200 amp 300 AND CLEANING Please remember that for hygiene and safety reasons this appliance should be kept clean A build up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire Try and mop up any spills and splashes as soon as they happen but take care as the appliance may be hot If your cooker needs a really good clean from hardened spills let it cool down Do not use any polishes caustic cleaners abrasives washing soda or soap powder except as recommended in this booklet If you own a dishwasher please refer to the operating instructions for the machine before washing any part of your cooker Clean your cooker regularly using hot soapy water then rinse it and polish dry using a soft cloth If you remove parts of the cooker for cleaning don t subject them to thermal shock that is don t plunge them into water before they re cooled The Grill The grill pan can be cleaned using mild abrasives The Oven The inside of the oven and the shelves can be cleaned using mild abrasives You can help avoid spills by standing pies casseroles etc on a baking tray during cooking The vitreous enamelled roof can be removed by sliding it forward After cleaning ensure that the roof is replaced correctly as indicated by the words top front Make sure that the roof is pushed back as far as it will go Please note incorrect positioning of the oven roof will affect the cooking performance Special Oven Linings
6. 15 the clock To adjust turn to showing the clock and turn correct time the setting knob in either direction 3 How long will Turn to cook Then the food take turn the setting knob to cook until the length of time you want the food to cook shows in the display The maximum cooking time is 23 hours 99 mintues 100 200 4 300 4 What time do Turn to stop Turn you want the the setting knob food to be until the time the cooked by oven is to switch off shows in the display The stop time must not be more than 23 hours 59 minutes from the time of day For example if the time of day is 8 00 a m the latest stop time will be 7 59 a m the next day ________________________________ 5 Setto Turn to auto automatic 6 on the Turn to mark 9 then oven control back to the gas mark required The auto neon will now glow The times shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic controls when the time is 8 00 a m the length of time the food is to be cooked is 2 hours and the food is needed at 6 00 p m 1800 hours The clock will calculate what time the oven must switch itself on and it will turn the oven off at the end the oven on neon will glow whilst the oven burner is alight and the auto neon will go out Once the automatic sequence is completed there will be an audible signal to remind you that the oven must be re set for manual operation
7. ERATURE CHART The following chart is intended to be helpful if using a gas oven for the first time or when using a recipe which says cook at 350 F or use a moderately hot oven etc The temperatures quoted are only a guide they are not actual temperatures in the oven The gas marks given are intended as a guide only and it may be necessary to increase or decrease the gas mark to suit individual preferences or requirements Please note that whilst the descriptions below may be Cool Warm or Moderate the shelves and cooking dishes will be hot to the touch Gas Approximate Temperature Mark Equivalent Description Electric Oven Setting 1 2759 300 F Cool 140 C 2 300 F Cool 150 C 3 325 F Warm 160 C 4 Moderate 180 C 5 375 F Fairly Hot 190 C 6 400 F Hot 200 C 7 425 F Hot 220 C 8 450 F Very Hot 230 C 9 500 F Very Hot 260 C 200 4 300 100 i _ _ _ _ _ USAO eu JO SPIEMO s pua YOOU Jeu Hessu s Duiuoigisod euoDeip J Ue o JO sepis y uonoj 10 eurejj JOU 1 eut uons ui peuonisod eq pinoys Anod 0 seoin JO awos jjo resseoeu y Bupjooo Duunp pexooo si Anjnod y einsue oj ueyej pinoys aed exa eq
8. Isolate from the electrical supply and inform the installer of the fault on the appliance Oven Light The oven light operates whenever the oven control is turned Replacing the oven light bulb The type of bulb required is 15 Watt small Edison Screw with a temperature rating of T300 Ensure that oven is cool 1 Disconnect from the electricity supply 2 Open the oven door remove the oven shelves 3 4 Fit the new bulb then the glass and seal by screwing in a clockwise Unscrew the bulb cover and then the bulb in an anti clockwise direction direction Replace the oven shelves Restore the electricity supply and adjust the clock as necessary 26 100 200 amp 300 27 100 200 4 300 28 100 200 amp 300 SERVICING If your appliance fails to operate correctly according to the instructions given in this book contact the retailer from whom it was purchased They will arrange for it to be serviced by a competent person Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by unauthorised or inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Maintenance work must not be carried out by any other than a competent person It is dangerous to alter the specification or modify the product in any way Service and spares are provided by your supplier and not direct from our factory Failure to use manufacturer s original spares could
9. MOFFAT M M100 M200 amp M300 BUILT IN OVEN amp GRILL UNITS INSTRUCTION BOOK 100 200 4 300 YOU YOUR NEW COOKER AGREAT TEAM You d be amazed how many good cooks use gas research has shown that it s the preferred fuel for cooking by both professionals and home cooks If you ve never cooked with gas before you ll be pleasantly surprised by the speed and economy and how easy it is to use You ll also find that food actually tastes better because gas is a moist heat which means whatever you re cooking in the oven has less chance to dry out Now your new cooker s here you probably can t wait to get cooking but before you do take time out to read through this booklet which is designed to help you make the most of all the features of your new cooker In particular it is important that you read and understand the advice highlighted in bold italics This has been included for you and your family s safety A cooker becomes hot with use and retains its heat for a long period of time after use Whilst it has been designed and manufactured to the relevant British Standards care should be taken when either using or cleaning it The cooker is designed to be used by adults to cook edible foodstuffs and must not be used for any other purposes Children babies and toddlers should be kept away from the cooker at all times Please ensure that you retain this instruction book and make it available to guests etc who may want to us
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11. To re set turn to manual Turn off the oven control If you change your mind and want to cancel a programme that you have set simply turn to manual Please note before using the automatic control to cook anything in the oven refer to the food preparation hints on page 16 12 100 200 amp 300 THE OVEN PROGRAMMER 200 model This is a twelve hour clock 1 Minute Minder Symbol 2 inner Clock Setting Knob 3 outer Automatic Time Knob 3 turn to set In the following paragraphs we explain how to set the controls Read through them a few times until you re familiar with how easy it is A plastic card has been supplied as a quick reference for setting the programmer To Set the Time 1 Push in and turn the inner knob 2 in either direction until the correct time is displayed To Use the Minute Minder 1 The minute minder gives an audible reminder for any period of cooking up to 55 minutes 2 To set turn the inner knob 2 anti clockwise until the pointer is pointing to the desired time interval Maximum 55 minutes ahead of the minute hand At the end of the time period the pinger will sound To cancel turn the inner knob 2 until the pointer is pointing to the bell symbol 1 Automatic Control When you use the automatic controls for the first time it s probably best to choose a time when you are at home That way you can check to make sure you ve set everything c
12. ack as food might burn because it overhangs the burner flames The baking tray we supplied with your cooker has been specially designed and tested to suit the size of your oven Small items may be cooked on this tray and large tins and dishes should not exceed this size Position single dishes cake tins etc on the centre of the shelf large items may benefit from being turned dt ring the cooking time To help pastry to brown on the underside cook on a dull flat tinned plate or providing the plates are flat and have no rim underneath place on a baking tray to cook Plates can be warmed in the oven which should be set to S Notes Under certain conditions condensation may form on the cooker Condensation is quite normal and forms when moisture and heat is present e g during cooking A boiling kettle produces steam and similarly when food gets to cooking temperature steam is also produced which condenses on to the cooler surfaces It is not necessarily caused by extremes of temperature but as a result of one or more of the following 1 The cooking temperatures 2 lemperature of the food when placed in the oven Moisture present the food 4 Quantity of food 5 Thetemperature and ventilation in the kitchen Ideal cooking conditions are not always available but where possible ensure foods which contain a lot of moisture e g casseroles are covered Tty to wipe up condensation as it occurs 100 200 amp 300 OVEN TEMP
13. and or serviced by a competent person as stated in the Gas Safety Installation and Use regulations 1984 It is important that the appliance is suitable for your gas supply Your installer should check the data badge Cabinet Dimensions This appliance must be fitted into a cabinet with a suitable sized aperture Minimum aperture height 585 23 Minimum aperture width 560mm 22 Minimum aperture depth 550 2172 Location All gas appliances require adequate ventilation Your installer will advise if in doubt The appliance may be located in kitchen kitchen diner or bedsit but not in a room containing a bath or shower It should be installed in a room of volume not less than 6m or a bedsit of volume not less than 21m 24 100 200 amp 300 GENERAL INFORMATION A gas cooker relies on the movement of air for heating Under no circumstances must any of the appliance vents be obstructed Never line any part of the appliance with aluminium foil Combustible materials or electric mains leads should not be allowed to trail over any part of the cooker Oven housing units vary widely in construction and finish To avoid possible damage to the housing unit it is essential that cabinet doors or flaps situated above the appliance are not left in the open or partially open position when the appliance is in use If installed in a tall oven housing the storage area above the appliance will become warm when the appliance is in us
14. d vegetables also yoghurt and Christmas puddings can be cooked by this long slow cooking method Food may be prepared the evening before then left to cook unattended overnight or during the day There is no topping up of steamers steam filled kitchens or checking to see if casseroles have dried out This feature combined with the unique heat zoning in a gas oven allows you to cook a complete meal in the oven using the slowset control Many foods normally cooked on the hotplate may be cooked in the oven instead Steamed sponge puddings for example can be prepared and cooked with a family meal There are two methods of using the oven for slowset cooking These are referred to as method A and method B Initial High Temperature Start Method Most foods need to be cooked at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes to begin the cooking process The oven temperature is then reduced to S and a low gentle heat is used for the rest of the cooking time Place food in the oven cook at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes reduce to S for remaining time Low Temperature Throughout Method B Some more delicate foods such as custards require only the very low heat throughout Place food in oven cook on S throughout cooking time If cooking dishes together which require both method A and B those requiring method B can be put into the oven after the first 30 minutes of the cooking time has elapsed Reci
15. d yeast mixtures when a 20 minute pre heat is adequate Oven Roof The oven roof must be positioned on the top runner position when using the oven To remove the roof for cleaning or grilling slide forward When replacing ensure that the roof is replaced correctly as indicated by the words top front Make sure the roof is pushed back as far as it will go Please note incorrect positioning of the roof will affect the cooking performance Oven Shelves The two oven shelves can be slotted into place in any of 4 positions simply pull the shelf forward as far as it will go raise the front edge and lift To replace in a new position The diagram keep the front edge raised slot the shelf into shows the oven the runner lower front edge and slide in roof positioned on runner one 100 200 amp 300 Ensure that shelves are put in place in the correct way The shelf positions are counted from the top downwards and directions for using the various shelf positions are given on the cooking charts on pages 7 8 and 9 When cooking always try to leave at least one runner position between shelves to allow the heat to circulate properly Baking Trays and Dishes To allow heat to circulate around the oven it is advisable to leave a 13mm 72 space between all dishes and the sides of the oven Cooking dishes trays etc must never be placed over the burner Dishes especially those with tapered sides should not be pushed too far b
16. e do not store perishable items in it Wiring A Plug Warning This appliance must be earthed and protected by a 3 amp fuse Fit a3 pin 13 amp socket plug to cable Use 3 amp fuse Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Green and As the colours of the wires inthe mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Green amp Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured Green Earth terminal The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colour Black Neutral terminal The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Red Live terminal Should the ignition system fail to work there may be a fault with the electrical supply First check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug of the appliance Blue 20 100 200 amp 300 Repetitive failure of the fuse indicates that there is a fault on the appliance which must be rectified Do not replace with a fuse of a higher rating than 3 amps Do not attempt further electrical operation
17. e the cooker Also pass it on with the cooker if you give or sell it to another user The Installation Instructions provided with your cooker give instructions on how and where it can be fitted If already installed you should satisfy yourself that all requirements have been met if in doubt check with a competent person More details on installation are given on page 24 100 5 Ignition The grill The oven Oven temperature chart Cooking charts The oven programmer 300 model 200 model Slow cooking Care and Cleaning Installation General information Servicing 200 amp 300 Page 2 10 13 21 24 25 29 100 200 amp 300 IGNITION It is not possible to use the grill and oven at the same time If the oven is alight the door opened and the grill control turned on the oven burner will go out and the grill burner will light This is a safety feature and should not be used as a method of igniting the grill To light the grill open the door push then turn the appropriate control knob an anti clockwise direction until full on large flame is reached To light the oven when set for manual operation push in and turn the oven control to gas mark 9 the oven will light automatically then turn the control back to the gas mark required For automatic control see page 11 To turn off any burner push in and turn the appropriate control in a clockwise direction to the OFF p
18. ed greaseproof paper then with foil Stand the prepared pudding in a pyrex basin containing enough water to come half way up the sides of the pudding Wrap the basin and the pudding in foil sealing the edges well so that no steam can escape 2 Cook using method B Milk Puddings Just cover the cereal with boiling water allow to stand for 30 minutes Drain make the pudding in the normal way cook uncovered using method A Meringues 1 Cook towards the bottom of the oven i e shelf 5 or the base 2 Cook using method B Fruit 1 All fruit dishes should be cooked on shelf position 5 or on the base of the oven 2 Cook using method 19 tot 010000 0 78010 General Points Frozen Food all food must be COMPLETELY THAWED before preparing for slow cooking Thickening toss meat in flour for casseroles blend cornflour or flour with water and add to dishes at the end of cooking Flavouring experiment with flavourings and seasonings because there is little evaporation so flavours are retained if necessary adjust at the end of the cooking time Liquid reduce normal liquid quantities slightly as there is little evaporation during cooking Milk and Milk Products e g Cream add towards the end of cooking Reheating left over food should be cooled quickly and refrigerated Food should not be reheated using the slow cook feature food must only be reheated once 20 10
19. he asterisk will be illuminated and this will remain lit up during the timed interval Our diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes Whilst using the minute minder the clock can be returned to show the time of day by tuming the selector knob to manual The asterisk will remain alight to remind you that the minute minder is set At the end of the timed period an audible signal will be heard and the asterisk will go out Switch off the signal by turning the selector knob 10 100 200 4 300 You can use the minute minder when an automatic sequence has been set providing you note the following points 1 Turn the selector knob to Auto as soon as the timed interval has been entered in the display 2 When you set the timer during the delay period the oven burner spark and light once the selector knob is returned to Auto the burner will go out The delay period is simply the period of time before cooking begins in an auto cook sequence Automatic Control When you use the automatic controls for the first time it s probably best to choose a time when you are at home That way you can check to make sure you ve set everything correctly and you ll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future Setting the Controls for Automatic Use This is very easy all you have to do is work through the steps below The clock will work out the rest for itself 1 15 the electricity supply on 2
20. invalidate normal B S I certification of the cooker As far as possible try and describe the nature of the fault when reporting it to your supplier and always give your cooker s full name serial number and G C number which can be found on the reference badge which can be seen when the oven door is opened Make a note of this information in the space provided Name Serial Number GC Number This handbook is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specification or appearance are changed in the interests of continual improvements Parkinson Cowan Limited Flaxley Road Stechford Birmingham B33 9AD E1710A0 01 WL15412 Printed by W LAKE Birmingham Ltd
21. ked if you can ensure by using a meat thermometer that it has reached an internal temperature of at least 88 C For good air circulation always stand joints on a rack in the roasting tin or casserole Frozen meat and poultry must always be thawed before cooking Prime cuts of Beef and Pork do not benefit from slow cooking 10 Remove excess fat and skin unless browned first 11 Cook using method Soups Casseroles and Stews 1 2 3 Foods which require less cooking can be added towards the end of the Brown meat and vegetables first immediately prior to cooking or place all ingredients in together Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook using method B or use method Do not cook casseroles over 3 kg 6 Ib cooking time 100 200 amp 300 Vegetables 1 Cut root vegetables into small pieces unless cooking whole e g baked potatoes 2 All dried beans should be soaked overnight rinsed and covered with fresh water Bring to the boil on the hotplate and boil uncovered for 15 minutes before draining and adding to dish 3 Place vegetables under meat in casseroles 4 Add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar to prevent potatoes tuming black 5 Cook using method Preserves 1 Only soften the fruit for jam or marmalade and then boil on the hotplate 2 Chutney may require boiling on the hotplate after cooking to thicken Steamed Sponge Puddings 1 Cover the pudding with a circle of greas
22. oo Dutpioooy y syoelde J J y pue peyuelo 2 Y sdeus puelg 7106 L sung 10 09 d gpuepeyueinz 1 _ Seneo q z BY 060 SIYNXIN uryoo9 Buunp G pue payueld 2 L qj 1 peag ISWIA syeway pue eui Buryoo9 uonisog p004 11945 seg Bulyoo9 100 200 amp 300 THE OVEN PROGRAMMER 300 model Please note that this is a 24 hour clock for example 2 00 p m is shown as 1400 Under certain lighting conditions the digital display may flicker this does not indicate a fault In the following paragraphs we explain how to set the controls Read through them a few n times until you re familiar with how easy it is A plastic card been supplied as a quick EE ua reference for setting the programmer OVEN PROGRAMMER Setting Knob Selector Knob If the cooker is switched off at the socket outlet the clock will stop When the electricity supply is first switched on a series of dashes will appear in the display To Set the Time Turn the selector knob to clock Set the correct time by turning the setting knob clockwise Adjust the time by turning the setting knob in either direction Return the selector knob to manual To Use the Minute Minder Turn the selector knob to timer Turn the setting knob clockwise until the display shows the interval you want to time T
23. orrectly and you ll feel much more confident when you are away from home in the future Although the automatic controls operate within limits which ensure excellent cooking results their accuracy is subject to a small variation in the set cooking period The electric clock keeps accurate time 13 100 200 amp 300 Setting the Controls for Automatic Use This is very easy all you have to do is work through the steps below The clock will work out the rest for itself 1 Is the electricity supply on 2 Is the clock To adjust push in showing the and turn the inner correct time knob in either direction until the correct time is displayed 3 Whattime do you Turn the outer knob 3 4 3 want the foodto clockwise until the be cooked by arrow 4 is pointing to f the time the oven is to switch off et 1 1 a 109 Ne 155 RG turn to set oe RO ap e The stop time must must not be more than 11 hours 59 minutes from the time of day For example if the time of day is 800 a m the latest stop time will be 759 p m 14 100 200 amp 300 4 What time do Turn to outer knob 3 you want the anti clockwise until the food 10 start front of the orange cooking section 5 is adjacent to the time the oven is to switch on 5 Turn on the Turn to gas mark 9 oven control then back to the gas mark required The auto neon will gl
24. osition marked Do not leave the cooker until the flame has gone out In the event of an electric power failure the grill burner may be lit with a match It is not possible to use the oven 100 200 amp 300 THE GRILL Grilling is becoming a very popular method of cooking in our health conscious society as the fat content of foods such as meat is reduced Often the addition of fat or oil can be omitted Most foods that are to be grilled benefit from being seared quickly on the outside and then the heat adjusted in order to achieve the desired results Before using the grill open the door and leave it in the open or partially open position Should the door be closed the grill burner will go out and there will be a continuous sparking The vitreous enamelled oven roof must be removed before lighting the grill The grill pan should be positioned on the servery shelf which can be positioned on any of the runner positions You can reverse the grid to suit different types of food The servery and pan will remain in position if pulled out using either oven gloves or the wire attachment provided The wire attachment must not be left on the servery shelf when grilling Hook over only when pushing in or pulling out the servery Never attempt to lift the grill pan meat tin using the wire attachment It is usually unnecessary to pre heat your gas grill this saves time and energy You may wish to pre heat for just a couple of minutes when cooking
25. ow The times shown on the chart gives an example of setting the automatic controls when the time is 8 00 a m the length of time the food is to be cooked is 2 hours and the food is needed at 6 00 p m When the automatic timed period starts the auto neon will switch off Once the automatic sequence is completed the auto neon will glow and an 0 6 will appear in the window to remind you that the oven must be re set for manual operation To re set turn the outer knob 3 clockwise so that the hand appears in the window Turn off the oven control Please note before using the automatic control to cook anything in the oven refer to the food preparation hints on page 16 15 turn to set The cooking time cannot exceed 3 hours 59 minutes e turn to set 100 200 amp 300 Food Preparation Automatic Cooking As food may sit in the oven for a while before the oven switches itself on there are some special rules to remember 1 2 Cc o gt Check the instructions for setting the automatic controls until you familiar with its operation If the oven has been used allow it to cool completely before using for automatic cooking Choose perishable foods carefully especially during warm weather Food should be fresh and preferably straight from the refrigerator Joints of meat and poultry must be completely thawed Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry
26. pe and Menu Planning 1 Some foods are not suitable for slow cooking e g shortcrust pastry flaky pastry and biscuits because the temperature is too low 2 When planning a complete meal choose dishes compatible in cooking time if the cooker is to be left unattended Do not open the oven door unless adding or removing dishes during the cooking period 3 The ingredients may be prepared the evening before and refrigerated overnight In the morning transfer the ingredients into the cooking dish By not using a cold dish to cook in which must be heated through you will ensure that meat is thoroughly cooked 4 Cooking times will vary according to personal preference size and position of dish in oven quality size and quantity of food 17 100 200 amp 300 Utensils 1 2 Any oven proof dishes are suitable The size and shape of the container may affect the cooking time Cover all food during cooking with a close fitting lid or aluminium foil to prevent food from drying out Those foods normally served golden brown can have the cover removed for about the last half hour of the cooking time Food Preparation Slow Cooking Joints of Meat and Poultry 1 8 9 Do not cook meat joints over 2 7 kg 6 Ib Do not cook poultry over 2 kg 4 Ib 8 oz Cook in the middle of the oven or above Cook stuffing separately Cook for a minimum of 6 hours Joints of Pork must only be coo
27. should not be cooked automatically if there is a delay period Choose dishes which require approximately the same cooking time Slight variations may be allowed for by i placing foods in larger or smaller containers ii using more or less liquid iii cutting fruit or vegetables into larger or smaller pieces These will give longer or shorter cooking times respectively Further temperature adjustments can be made by placing foods higher or lower in the oven as the top of the oven is hotter than the bottom Arrange shelf positions to suit dishes and choose dishes which will fit into the oven together As food may be standing for some time in the oven cover dishes with foil or a lid where possible and in the case of roast potatoes and joints of meat brush with a little fat or oil Lemon juice may be added to fruit to prevent browning 10 Cream should be added just before serving 11 If alcohol is used fermentation can occur 12 Green leaf vegetables which take only a short time to cook should not be placed into the oven with the automatic meal It is far better to cook them in a pan on the hotplate whilst dishing up the rest of the meal 16 100 200 300 SLOW COOKING The slowset feature enables a variety of foods to be cooked such as soups stews and casseroles where cheaper tougher cuts of meat can be made tender succulent and flavoursome addition delicate food items such as fish fruits an
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