Indesit KD3C3-G Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Main Oven
Points to consider when preparing food for
GB
"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. 10. Always adjust seasoning before serving. 10. 10. 10.
11. If using dried red kidney beans it is important
that the beans are soaked and then boiled fora
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.
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