Hints And Tips - AEG COMPETENCE D2160-1 Operating Instructions Manual

HINTS AND TIPS

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All cooking should be carried out using shelf
positions one and two. Shelf positions are
counted from the bottom upwards. Shelf position
3 should be reserved for grilling only.
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There should always be at least 2.5cm (1")
between the top of the food and the element.
This gives best cooking results and allows room
for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc.
When cooking cakes, pastry, scones bread etc.,
place the tins or baking trays centrally below the
element.
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Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf
and there is sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
·
Stand dishes on suitably sized baking trays on to
prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help
reduce cleaning.
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The material and finish of the baking tray and
dishes will affect the degree of base browning of
the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick
utensils increase
aluminium of polished steel trays reflect the heat
away and give less base browning.
DO NOT use the grill pan or meat tin as
a baking tray as this will increase base
browning of the food.
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Because of the smaller cooking space and lower
temperatures, shorter
sometimes required.
recommendations on page 19.
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For economy leave the door open for the shortest
possible time, particularly when placing food into
a pre-heated oven.
DO NOT place cookware and cooking pots
with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven
door as damage to the glass may occur.
base browning. Shiny
cooking times
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