COOKING TO REDUCE SOILAGE
Cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage. Try cooking at lower temperatures for an increased length of time, you will save energy and often the joint is more tender.
Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting meat, potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking. Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and soilage.
It is not necessary to add water to a meat tin when roasting. The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking, even at normal temperatures, as well as causing condensation.
Covering joints during cooking will also prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces. Removing the covering for the last
REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB
Isolate the appliance from the electricity supply before replacing the bulb.
The type of bulb required is a 300°C, 25 watt small Edison Screw.
1.Make sure the appliance is cool before you replace a bulb.
2.Open the oven door and remove the shelves and wirework runners.
Instructions on how to remove the wirework runners are given on page 26.
3.Pull the glass bulb cover towards you and then pull it off. If necessary use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the cover, taking care not to damage the oven cavity.
4.Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left.
5.Fit a new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover.
6.Refit the wirework runners and replace the oven shelves.
7.Restore the appliance to the electricity supply and reset the time of day.
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