Sharp Carousel R-980E Operation Manual page 31

MIX COOKING
1. There are two automatic, pre-programmed mix settings.
a) Low Mix - Convection 180°C with
b) High Mix - Convection 200°C with
2. The convection temperature can be changed to accommodate all your favourite
recipes.
3. Metal cookware can be used.
During mix cooking some metal utensils
may cause arcing when they come in
contact with oven walls or accessory
racks. To prevent arcing when using a
metal tin, place a heat resistant dish
®
(Pyrex pie plate, dinner plate) between
the tin and the rack.
4. If you are cooking and wish to check the temperature you have pro-
grammed simply press the CONVEC pad. The programmed temperature
will be displayed as long as CONVEC pad is pressed.
5. When converting conventional recipes the following principles should be
followed:
* When using High Mix cut the time by two-thirds: use half the normal cooking
time when using Low Mix.
* Cut the temperature by 10% from conventional recipe temperatures.
* Use the low rack whenever possible.
* When baking, preheat the oven as you would normally.
HELPFUL HINTS
10% microwave power.
Use for baking cakes,
slices, bread, quiches,
pastries.
30% microwave power.
Use for roasting meats,
lasagne and meat loaf.
CAKE TIN PIZZA TRAY
1. Preheat is automatic for this menu.
Add food after pre-heating.
2. Place food on the high rack in the oven after preheating. (Round pizza trays
may be used if necessary).
When grilling food that can excessive fat splatter and smoke (eg. steak, chops)
the following principles should be followed:
* Remove turntable from the oven before preheating.
* Fit the high rack on the turntable, place the food on the rack and pour 1/2
cup of tap water on the turntable. (Otherwise the dripping fat drops onto the
hot turntable causing the smoke).
* The turntable should be fitted in the oven after preheating.
3. The oven is preset at 250°C, this can be reduced to accommodate a
variety of foods.
4. If you are cooking and wish to check the temperature you have
programmed, simply press the CONVEC pad. The programmed
temperature will be displayed as long as CONVEC pad is pressed.
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GRILLING
HIGH RACK & TURNTABLE