Sharp AX-600X(R) Operation Manual page 34

COOKING GUIDES
- Advice for SUPERSTEAM CONVECTION and STEAM -
Food characteristics
Density
Quantity
Size
Shape
Temperature of food
Seasoning & flavouring
NOTE:
‡ Ensure the food is thoroughly cooked / reheated before serving.
‡ Cooking time will be affected by the shape, depth, quantity and temperature of food together with the size, shape
and material of the container.
‡ Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as this may lead to overheating and fire. Care should be taken for foods high
in fat or sugar (e.g. Christmas pudding) as overheating can lead to fire.
Face & Hands: Always use thick oven gloves to remove food or cookware from the oven. Be careful
when opening the oven door to allow steam to dissipate. Do not remove the food from the oven with
your bare hand.
Check the temperature of food and drink and stir before serving. Take special care when serving to
babies, children or the elderly.
Food density will affect the amount of cooking time needed. Cut the food into
thinner parts if possible, and arrange in single layer.
The cooking time must be increased as the amount of food cooked in the oven
increases.
Small foods and small pieces cook faster than large ones, as heat can penetrate
from all sides to the centre. For even cooking make all the pieces the same
size.
Foods which are irregular in shape, such as chicken breasts or drumsticks,
may take longer to cook in the thicker parts. Check these parts are cooked
thoroughly before serving.
The initial temperature of food affects the amount of cooking time needed.
Chilled foods will take longer to cook than foods at room temperature. The
temperature of the container is not the actual temperature of the food or drink.
Seasoning or flavouring are best added after cooking. If added as marinades
or rubs, their taste may become light when cooking with steam. Add seasoning
or flavouring again after cooking if necessary.
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