Using The Main Oven For Other Functions - Hotpoint HUG 52 Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Main Oven for Other
Functions
'S'SLOW Setting
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This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm
and warming plates for short periods. Extra care
should be taken when warming bone china, as it
may be damaged in a hot oven.
DO NOT place food or plates directly on the DO NOT place food or plates directly on the
DO NOT place food or plates directly on the DO NOT place food or plates directly on the DO NOT place food or plates directly on the
oven floor as this could damage both the oven oven floor as this could oven floor as this could
oven floor as this could oven floor as this could
lining and the plates which are being warmed.
Advantages of "SLOW" cooking are:
The oven stays cleaner because there is less
splashing.
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear
of overcooking.
Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.
Fully loading the oven can be economical.
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by
up to 2 hours.
Operation:
1. Place the prepared food in the main oven and
ensure the door is fully closed.
2. Select 'S' (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning
the Main Oven Control clockwise ensuring the oven
door is fully closed.
Storage and re-heating of food:
1. If food is to be frozen or not used immediately,
place it in a clean container and cool as soon as
possible.
2. Always thaw frozen food completely in the
refrigerator before re-heating.
3. Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is
piping hot before serving.
4. Only re-heat food once.
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Points to consider when preparing food for
"SLOW" cooking:
1. Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit
into the oven ensuring enough room for air to
circulate.
2. All dishes cooked on the slow setting will
require a minimum of 6 hours, however, if if if if if they are
cooked for 1 -2 hours longer then deterioration in
their appearance may be noticed.
3. Never cook joints of meat over 2.7kg (6 Ib) or
poultry over 2.0kg (4lb 8oz).
We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry
are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting.
4. To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or
poultry at 170°C for 30 minutes before wrapping in
foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good
air circulation) before turning the control to the slow
setting and cooking immediately.
5. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are
thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat
thermometer before serving.
6. Always thaw frozen foods completely before
cooking. We do not recommend placing frozen
food in the oven to cook.
7. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to
the boil before placing in the oven.
8. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal
(not airtight) and cover to the top with foil to
prevent loss of moisture.
9. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into
even sized small pieces to cook properly.
10. . . . . Always adjust seasoning before serving.
11. If using dried red kidney beans it is important
that the beans are soaked and then boiled for a
minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to
destroy any toxins.
12. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be
necessary to check during cooking to avoid
overcooking