Tips And Hints - Cuisinart TOA-28C Instruction And Recipe Booklet

TIPS AND HINTS

TOAST
Toast shade can be set to Light, Medium or Dark using the Toast Dial .
This function is used to toast, and works for both fresh and frozen bread
items . To operate the oven in Toast function:
• Set the function dial to Toast
• Set the temperature dial to 450°F (230°C)
• Turn the Toast Dial to desired shade setting (Light, Medium, Dark)
• Once the cycle is complete, if toast is lighter than you like, turn the
Toast Dial to Light and toast bread for additional time
• For best results and more evenly toasted items:
If toasting two slices, center them in the middle of the Wire Rack .
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Four slices should be evenly spaced – two in front, two in back .
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Bread items should not overlap .
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Thicker sliced bread items may require more time .
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One slice will take less time to toast . Adjust shade accordingly .
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BAGEL
Bagel shade can be set to Light, Medium or Dark using the Toast Dial .
This function is ideal for toasting the inside of bagel halves; both fresh
and frozen bagels can be used . To operate the oven in Bagel function:
• Set the function dial to Bagel
• Set the temperature dial to 450°F (230°C)
• Turn the Toast Dial to desired shade setting (Light, Medium, Dark)
• For best results, put your bagels on the rack with the cut sides
facing up
• Once the cycle is complete, if bagel is lighter than you like, turn the
Toast Dial to Light and toast bagel for additional time
AIRFRY
TIP: For best results, use the provided AirFryer Basket fitted into the Baking Pan .
This function is used to AirFry meals as a healthy alternative to deep frying in
oil . A high fan speed and multiple heating elements circulate hot air to prepare
a variety of meals that can be a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional
frying .
• Many foods that can be fried, can be AirFried without using excess amounts
of oil . AirFried foods will taste lighter and be less greasy than deep-fried
foods .
• AirFrying doesn't require oil, but a light spray can enhance browning and
crispiness . Use an oil sprayer or a nonstick cooking spray to keep it extra
light . A pastry brush can also be used to evenly coat foods with a little oil .
Alternatively, pour a little oil into a bowl, add food, and toss .
• Most oils can be used for AirFrying . Olive oil is preferred for a richer flavour .
Vegetable, canola or grapeseed oils are recommended for milder flavours .
• An assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods . Some examples
of different crumb mixtures include: breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs,
panko breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, potato chips, and graham crackers .
Various flours, including gluten-free, and other dry meals, like cornmeal, work
as well .
• Most foods do not need to be flipped during cooking, but larger items, like
chicken cutlets, should be turned halfway through the cooking cycle to
ensure evenly cooked and browned results .
• When AirFrying large quantities of food that fill the pan, toss food halfway
through the cooking cycle to ensure evenly cooked results and color .
• Use higher temperatures for frozen foods and lower temperatures for
uncooked items .
• Foods will cook more evenly if they are cut into the same-size pieces .
• Please note that many foods release water when they cook . When cooking
large quantities for an extended period of time, condensation may build up,
which could leave moisture on your countertop .
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