Getting The Best Results; General Tips For Heating Modes - Bosch HSLP451UC Manuel D'utilisation

11.2 Getting the best results
Follow these general recommendations for best cooking
results.
Preheating the oven
¡ Place oven rack in desired position before heating the
oven.
¡ Preheat the oven when using the Slow Cook, Euro-
pean Conv, or Keep Warm modes.
¡ For heating modes that use steam, place the food into
the oven cavity before preheating. If you open the oven
door during the preheat cycle the steam will leave the
oven cavity, lowering the temperature. The food will be
undercooked.
Ovenware
¡ If you use ovenware, always place it on the center of
the wire rack.
¡ The ovenware must be heat and steam resistant.
¡ Thick-walled ovenware extends the cooking time.
¡ Use foil to cover food that would normally be prepared
in a water bath, such as when melting chocolate.
Distribute food evenly
Always distribute the food evenly in the ovenware. If the
food is placed unevenly in the ovenware, it will cook un-
evenly.
Delicate food
Do not layer delicate foods too high in the baking pan. It is
better to use two pans in this case.
Converting conventional baking to convection baking
¡ Cooking temperatures versus traditional ovens may be
25 degrees less, and times may be about 25% faster,
saving valuable time and lowering energy costs.
¡ To convert most recipes for baked items, such as cook-
ies, cakes, pies, etc., reduce the oven temperature by
25°F (14°C). For meats and poultry, use the tempera-
ture recommended in recipes and cooking charts; do
not reduce the temperature for these foods.
Cooking an entire meal
¡ With Steam mode, you can cook entire meals at the
same time without mixing the flavors of the different
foods. Place the food with the longest cooking time in
the oven first and then add the remaining dishes at the
appropriate time. This will ensure that all dishes are
ready at the same time.
¡ The total cooking time will be longer when cooking an
entire meal, since every time the oven door is opened,
some steam escapes and the appliance has to reheat.
11.3 General tips for heating modes
How to use Steam mode
Advantages of cooking with steam:
¡ Almost no loss of nutrients: When steamed, food is not
immersed in water, so the vitamins and minerals do not
leach out. Studies have shown that steamed broccoli,
for example, contains 50% more vitamin C than boiled
broccoli.
¡ Low-fat cooking: Food can be cooked with low amounts
of fat or, depending on taste, with no fat at all. When
meat is steamed, the fat separates itself from the meat
and drips into the baking pan.
Getting the most out of your appliance en-us
¡ Meat cooking: Cook a 14 lb. turkey in just 90 minutes in
the oven's steam conv mode. Golden on the outside;
moist on the inside.
¡ Appetizing appearance: Foods retain their natural color
when cooked with steam. Cooked vegetables look like
they have been freshly harvested. You rarely need to
stir or turn the food, which means that even delicate fish
dishes retain their shape. Foods do not dry out.
¡ Flavorful enjoyment: Steaming provides naturally flavor-
ful food that needs hardly any salt.
¡ Cooking a menu: With steam you can cook several
components of a menu at the same time, with little or no
seasoning, without the different flavors mixing.
Note
Tips for using steam mode:
¡ Foods with similar cooking times may be cooked to-
gether, saving energy and clean-up time.
¡ Place the baking pan underneath the perforated pan to
collect precipitate and food spills.
¡ Season vegetables after steaming.
How to use Defrost mode
Use the defrost function for defrosting food such as meat,
poultry, vegetables, pastries and cakes, bread and fruit.
Tips for using defrost mode:
¡ When defrosting poultry, set the food on the rack and
insert the baking pan beneath it. This prevents the food
from lying in the defrosting liquid.
¡ Turn, stir, or separate food about halfway through the
defrosting period.
¡ DO NOT refreeze food once it has been defrosted.
Food should be cooked immediately after defrosting.
¡ Defrost deep frozen, precooked meals according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
How to use Dish Warming mode
The Dish Warming mode heats and keeps warm oven–
safe ovenware, plates, and bowls.
Place dishes in the oven before heating the oven. DO
NOT place cold dishes in an already warm oven as this
may cause thermal shock and may cause the dish to shat-
ter.
How to use Reheat mode
This mode uses steam and hot air to gently restore food.
The combination of air and moisture warms food evenly
and without drying.
Entrees, casseroles, side dishes, and leftovers are
warmed to serving temperature without compromising
quality.
Tips for using reheat mode:
¡ If possible, arrange the food so that it is spread out
evenly on the dish.
¡ Food does not need to be stirred during reheating.
¡ Reheat times vary for foods, so check food occasionally
to prevent overcooking.
¡ Reheat a plate of food, no cover necessary.
How to use Slow Cook mode
This mode is ideal for cooking all tender cuts of meat that
will be cooked medium rare. The meat stays very moist
and is tender.
Tips for using Slow Cook mode:
¡ Place the baking pan in the oven and preheat the oven
using Slow Cook mode.
¡ Sear the meat well on all sides on the cooktop.
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