La Cornue CornuFé 44 - Manual (Page 10)

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Multi-function Oven Modes (Fig.2-11)
Thaw and Serve
This function operates the fan to circulate cold air
only. Make sure the temperature control is at 0° and
that no heat is applied. This enables small items
such as desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat, fish and
poultry to be defrosted.
Thawing in this way speeds up the process and protects the
food from contamination. Pieces of meat, fish and poultry
should be placed on a rack, over a tray to catch any drips. Be
sure to wash the rack and tray after thawing.
Thaw with the oven door closed.
Large items, such as whole chickens and meat roasts should
not be thawed in this way. We recommend this be carried out
in a refrigerator.
Thawing should not be carried out in a warm oven. Ensure
that dairy foods, meat and poultry are completely thawed
before cooking.
Convection Oven
This function operates the fans and the heating
element around them. The fans direct the heat
around the oven so that an even heat is produced
throughout, allowing you to cook large amounts
quickly.
Convection oven cooking is particularly suitable for multi-
rack cooking and is a good ‘all-round’ function. It may be
necessary to reduce the temperature by approximately 10 °C
(20 °F) for recipes previously cooked in a conventional oven.
If you wish to preheat the oven, wait until the indicator light
has gone out before inserting the food.
To cook on 3 levels, use racks 1, 3 and 5. If required, you can
uuse your broiler pan and rack as an extra level.
Convection Broiling
This function operates the fan while the top
element is on. It produces a more even, less fierce
heat than a conventional broiler. For best results,
place the food to be grilled, on the grid in the pan
provided. Thick pieces of meat or fish are ideal for cooking
in this way, as the circulated air reduces the fierceness of the
heat from the broiler. The oven door should be kept closed
while cooking is in progress, so saving energy. You will also
find that the food needs to be watched and turned less than
for normal broiling.
Rack levels 5 and 6 should be used depending on the size of
the food being cooked. For best results we recommend that
the grill pan is not located on the uppermost shelf.
Convection Assisted Oven
This function operates the fans, circulating air
heated by the elements at the top and the base of
the oven. The combination of fan and conventional
cooking (top and base heat) makes this function ideal for
cooking large items that need thorough cooking, such as a
large meat roast. It is also possible to bake on two racks at
one time using racks 2 & 4, although they will need to be
changed over during the cooking time, as the heat at the
top of the oven is greater than at the base, when using this
function.
This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep an eye on the
food cooking until you have become accustomed to this
function.
Conventional Oven (Top and Base Heat)
This cooking function combines the heat from the
top and base of the oven. The heat at the top of the
oven is greater than the heat at the base, so the
oven will be hotter in the top half than the lower half.
Unless you are cooking food that requires fast intensive
cooking, we suggest you place it on a lower rack.
This cooking mode will take longer to preheat than
convection mode. If you wish to cook one more than one
rack at a time we recommend that you use the convection
function for an even heat thoughout the oven.
Browning Element
This function uses the element in the top of the
oven only. It is a useful function for the browning or
finishing of pasta dishes, vegetables in sauce and
lasagne, the item to be browned being already hot before
switching to the top element.
Warming
This function uses the base element only. It will
crisp up your pizza or quiche base or finish off
cooking the base of a pastry case on a lower rack.
It is also a gentle heat, good for slow cooking of casseroles in
the middle of the oven or for plate warming.
The Browning and Warming functions are useful additions
to your oven, giving you flexibility to finish off items to
perfection. With use, you will soon realize how these
functions can combine to extend your cooking skills.
ArtNo.030-0015 - Top & Bottom Symbol
ArtNo.030-0019 - MF Top Element Symbol
ArtNo.030-0020 - MF Bottom Element Symbol
ArtNo.030-0014 - Top & Bottom Fan Symbol
ArtNo.030-0016 - MF Fan Oven Symbol
ArtNo.030-0017 - MF defrost symbol
ArtNo.030-0018 - MF Fan Grill Symbol