Hotpoint CH60EKKS Using the Slow Cook Setting S, Slow setting, Storage and re-heating of food

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USING THE SLOW

COOK SETTING 'S'

'S' SLOW setting

This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven.

DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the

oven lining and the plates which are being warmed.

Advantages of "SLOW" cooking are:

-The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.

-Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.

-Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.

-Fully loading the oven can be economical.

-Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours.

Bearing in mind these advantages, it makes sense to cook larger quantities of food than required and store them in a freezer to be used cold or for re-heating. It is important to follow the guidelines given for preparing food using the Slow Setting 'S'.

Storage and re-heating of food:

1.If food is to be frozen or not used immediately, place it in a clean container and cool as soon as possible.

2.Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-heating.

3.Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving.

4.Only re-heat food once.

Operation:

1.Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed.

2.Select 'S' (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning Main Oven Temperature Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed.

Points to consider when preparing food for "SLOW" cooking:

1.Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for air to circulate.

2.All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours, however, if they are cooked for 1-2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed.

3.Never cook joints of meat over 2.7kg (6 lb) or poultry over 2.0kg (4 lb 8oz). We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting.

4.To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170°C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a meat tin (to allow good air circulation) before turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately.

5.Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat thermometer before serving.

6.Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing frozen food in the oven to cook.

7.Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven.

8.Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover food first with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture.

9.Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly. 10.Always adjust seasoning before serving.

11.If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins.

12.Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be included in day cooking sessions, where they can be checked from time to time.

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Contents Use and Installation Instructions Very HOT Surfaces Contents Main Oven Usable Volume 71 Litres Top Oven Usable Volume 36 LitresIntroduction HobMains Connection InstallationSiting the Cooker Moving the CookerAlways Safety InformationPans Unattended While Cooking Safety Advice in Case of a CHIP-PAN FireAreas can Become HOT FeaturesHotplate Controls ControlsRight Front Control Grill Control-Top Oven Slow Setting STop Oven Control Main Oven ControlHints on Automatic Cooking Oven Timer OperationSymbols Know Your TimerClockface Setting the Time of DAY Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer OperationAuto Cooking Programmes U1 6 2 Other Notes on Timer Operation Temperatures Temperature Conversion ChartCondensation Always USE Using Ceramic HOBNever USE Do Not Care Ceramic HOBSafety requirements for deep fat frying High Speed Grill Grilling procedureKept away Grilling should not be Undertaken with the GRILL/TOP OvenGrill pan handle Guide to grilling successfullyTo use the oven proceed as follows TOP Oven Conventional CookingDo not place food or dishes on the floor of the oven Platewarming in the top ovenMain Oven FAN Cooking Slow setting Using the Slow Cook Setting SPoints to consider when preparing food for Slow cooking Storage and re-heating of foodTemperature C Time in mins Position in Oven Oven Temperature Charts BakingBeef Oven Temperature Charts MeatLamb 80C Poultry Pork 90CCleaning of the Ceramic Hob Care and CleaningOven Door Cleaning Stay Clean LinersOven Fittings Oven InteriorsDoor and Control Panel Glass Replacement of the Oven LightHigh Speed Grill Do not use the oven lamp as/ for ambient lightingSide Opening Doors Cleaning the DoorsDrop Down Doors Remove the door inner glass as followsSomething Wrong With Your Cooker Problem CheckSomething Wrong Disposal of old electrical appliances Disposal of your productGuarantee After Sales Service

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