16O P E R A T I O N
OPERATING TIPS
How to Develop Cook Settings
TurboChef ovens use both hot air and microwave energy to cook food. If you have experience with either a convec- tion oven or microwave oven, you will see similarities and significant differences. The key to creating good cook settings for your food is to understand the following concepts:
o TurboChef ovens use a moving shroud of hot air to surround the food. This locks in moisture.
o The hot air provides most of the heating and browning of foods. The higher the air velocity, the faster heat energy is transferred to the food.
o The microwave provides heat to the center of the food. DO NOT try to do all the cooking with microwave.
o The weight of food determines the total time required to cook. The more weight, the longer the time required. (Most medium
o Thick and dense foods may need to be flipped half way through the cooking cycle.
o Microwave seems to work best in the early stages of cooking, followed by hot air to finish the cooking. o Color seems to develop primarily at the end of the
cooking cycle. Higher velocity air in the later stages of cooking will strongly control the food’s color.
Don’t be afraid to experiment! Write down your current cook settings and then start testing. You can always go back to the old cook settings in a few seconds. Enjoy the power and flexibility of your TurboChef Oven.
HANDLING TIPS
Do:
oEnsure the oven is cleaned daily.
oUse only
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oEnsure products to be cooked from a chilled state are thoroughly defrosted.
oEnsure products to be cooked from a frozen state are cooked straight from the freezer.
oEnsure all products cooked match their cooking profile.
oUse care when handling beverages heated with microwaves, as eruptive boiling can occur.
oRemove items from oven as soon as they are cooked.
Do Not:
ox Lift oven by handle.
ox Slam or mishandle the oven door.
ox Cook greasy items directly on platter
ox Place foil or metal objects of any kind in the oven.
ox Operate the oven without food in the cook chamber. ox Frequently open and close the door to check the
product.
ox Cook items wrapped in plastic or any type of cling film. ox Put products in the oven until ready to cook.
ox Keep products at an ambient temperature prior to cooking, unless specified.
ox Cook items with a fine crumb coating. ox Place bottles and jars in the oven.