DeLonghi XD 479 B Instructions For Use Manual page 9

GB-315IDL 22-06-2004
Baking of convenience foods
In general, follow the package directions for temperature and time. However, lower the temperature by
25°F. for more even cooking of larger items, frozen foods (except waffles and pancakes) and packaged
casserole mixtures. There is such a wide choice of convenience foods on the market and variations in pack-
aging, quantities and initial temperatures (frozen, refrigerated and shelf temperature) that it's best to follow
the package instructions. Check the food 5 to 10 minutes before the time is up; you may need to adjust the
time and/or temperature for best results.
Here are some tips for different types of convenience foods:
• If directions call for placing the food container on a metal pan or cookie sheet to avoid spills or to aid
even cooking, use the bake pan provided. Use it for foods such as rolls, cookies, turnovers or frozen
French fries, breaded fish or chicken pieces.
• Some frozen foods come in "oven-proof" plastic or paper containers which can be cooked in a
microwave oven and, within limits, a conventional oven. Be sure to follow directions for maximum bak-
ing temperature. The container can melt or scorch if too high a temperature is used. To be on the safe
side, set the oven 25°F. lower than the recommended temperature.
• When baking packaged mixtures (such as scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese, brownies, corn
bread, coffeecake and cake mixes) check the package directions for recommended sizes of pan, casserole
or dish and the proper baking times for each. A 9-inch (23 cm) round or an 10x7 inch (25x17 cm) - by
10x2 inch (25x6 cm) rectangular pan will fit in the oven with room on all sides for air circulation.
Layer cake mixes can be baked one layer at a time in a 8- (20 cm) or 9-inch (23 cm) round pan or all of
the batter in a 3-inch (7,5 cm) deep 9-inch (23 cm).
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We recommend cooking chicken and roasts directly on the broiling tray while resting
on the bake pan (see fig. on the left) to avoid fat spattering onto the sides of the oven
and dripping onto the bottom. See the following sections for further details.
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