Petromax K4 Mode D'emploi page 6

SEASONING
The patina (the protective layer of the Loaf Pan
with Lid) must be renewed when it is affected. It
can happen, for instance, that your Loaf Pan with
Lid starts to rust here and there. In that case,
proceed as follows:
• Remove the rust with a wire brush. Clean
the Loaf Pan and the Lid with warm water,
dishwashing liquid and a dishwashing brush.
Then dry it thoroughly up.
• Coat the whole Loaf Pan and the lid (inner and
outer surfaces) with the Petromax Care and
Seasoning Conditioner, a neutral oil or vegeta-
ble fat. Do not use any olive oil or other types
of fat with a lower smoke point, for they burn
out to quickly.
• Then place the Loaf Pan with Lid in a preheated
oven at a temperature of approx. 180 °C (356 °F).
Let it remain there for 1 to 2 hours and then
switch off the oven. Open the oven door halfway
and let the Loaf Pan with Lid cool down.
Caution! Burning the layer of fat
can produce smoke. Therefore we
recommend that you do the seasoning
outside, for instance on an open fire
or on a grill.
• Grease all the parts again once they have
cooled down. Your Loaf Pan with Lid is now
seasoned.
COOKING, FRYING, BAKING
You can use the Loaf Pan with Lid in your
kitchen oven as well as over an open-air fire or
with a suitable barbecue grill. The various heat
sources such as barbecue briquettes, charcoal or
campfire embers do not necessarily reach the
same temperature.
AT A CAMPFIRE
When using at a campfire, you have to try dif-
ferent things: Each type of wood creates different
embers and burns accordingly more or less
quickly. When you place the Loaf Pan with Lid
next to the fire, you can cook a few dishes with
the heat that emanates from the fire. It is however
essential to turn the Loaf Pan with Lid regularly,
so that it is evenly heated from all sides.
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WITH BRIQUETTES
High-quality briquettes are easy to use and
reliable. They have mostly a similar size and they
can store heat for a long time. It is the easiest
way for you to regulate the heat for your Loaf
Pan with Lid.
The amount of briquettes that you need under
the Loaf Pan and on the lid also depends on the
cooking methods. Here is the basic rule for both
sizes:
• for baking bread and cakes:
1
tes on the lid and /
3
This table offers you information on the necessary
amount of briquettes depending on which Loaf Pan
with Lid you use. In this table you will find the total
amount of briquettes and how you should distri-
bute them over and under the Loaf Pan in order for
your Loaf Pan to reach a certain temperature.
k4 160 - 180° C
total
(over / under) (5 / 3)
k8 160 - 180° C
total
(over / under) (14 / 10)
The table indicates how many briquettes you
need for baking. By switching the numbers from
the top and the numbers from the bottom, you
will know how many briquettes are necessary
for simmering soup and stew. By the way: for
braising and frying, simply divide the total
amount of briquettes by 2. Put the first half
of the briquettes on the lid and the other half
under the Loaf Pan.
It is important to keep in mind that
these numbers only serve as a point
of reference and can vary according
to the type of briquettes that is used,
the ambient air temperature and the
weather. As a basic rule it is better to
start with few briquettes and to add
some more if necessary.
2
/ of the briquet-
3
under the Loaf Pan
200 - 225° C
8 14
(9 / 5)
200 - 225° C
24 30
(20 / 10)