DeLonghi AS40U - Manual (Page 8)

300 to 325°F
350°F
TEMPERATURE AND TIME FOR TYPICAL FOODS (convection baking and roasting)
The suggested temperature and times will vary depending on the temperature of the food placed in the
oven, the quantity and personal preference. Times given for meat and poultry are for refrigerator tempe-
rature. Add five minutes for preheating the oven.
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FOOD
TEMPERATURE
SETTING
APPROX. TIME NOTES AND TIPS
Whole chicken 3-
3,5 lbs. Unstuffed.
350°F
75 min. or until internal
temperature of 175°F in
thigh and breast
Roast in shallow pan with broi-
ling rack inverted, with shelf in
position. 1
Pork Loin or Rib
Roast, 2 - 4 lbs.
325°F
90 min. or until internal
temperature of 170°F is
reached.
Roast as for whole chicken.
Broiling rack may be in its higher
position if oven space allows.
Pork Baby Back Ribs
1.75 - 2 lbs. in 6 - to
10 - inch strips.
300°F for 20 min. then
BROIL for 30 min.
Total time 50 min. or
until brown and very
tender.
Use pan without rack, lined with
foil, on shelf position 1. See reci-
pe to follow for full directions.
Beef Sirloin or Rib
Roast 3 - 5 lbs,
boned. 20 min./lb. for rare
25 min./lb for medium
30 min./lb. well
Have roast tied for even cooking.
Use broiling rack in low or high
position as oven space allows.
Cornish Hens 1.5
lbs. each, two split
into four halves.
350°F
45 - 50 min. or until ten-
der and juice is clear
when pierced with fork.
Roast on pan with broiling rack
in high position, skin side up.
Brush with orange marmalade or
honey. Turn and brush several
times until done.
Baking Potatoes
1 to 4 large
450°F
45 - 50 min. or until
fork-tender.
Wash and pierce raw potatoes
with fork. Rub skins with salad oil
if desired. Bake on wire shelf in
position 1 or 2.
Pizza, homemade. 425°F
20 - 25 min. depending
on size and topping.
Bake until bubbling hot
and crust crisp.
Place pizza pan or stone on wire
shelf in position 1.
Cakes: Layer, Sheet
cake or Loaf cake.
Pies: Fruit, 9- inch
double crust. 300°F to 325°F
350°F to 375°F
Follow traditional recipe
timing but lower tempe-
rature by 25 to 50°F.
Place metal or ovenglass dish on
wire shelf in position 1 or 2.
Check for doneness 5 - 10 min.
before time is up.
Brownies, Bar,
Cookies
Follow traditional recipe
timing but lower tempe-
rature by 25 to 50°F.
Use 7x11 inch or 8- or
9 inch square pan or
oven-glass dish.
Place wire shelf in position 1. Check
for doneness 5 - 10 min. before time
is up. Cut while still warm. Let cool 5
- 10 min. to firm up before removing
from pan or dish.
Cookies: Drop,
Rolled and Cut,
Sliced, Formed.
Biscuits: Drop or
Rolled and Cut
300°F to 350°F
350°F to 375°F
Follow traditional recipe
timing but lower tempe-
rature by 25 to 50°F.
For cookies or biscuits
that take longer than 15
min. reversing the posi-
tion of the 2 sheets at
half the baking time will
aid in more even results.
Place 1 - 2 inches apart on 1 or
2 cookie sheets. For 1 sheet
place wire shelf in position 2. For
2 sheets place shelves in 1 and 3
positions. Grease sheets if the
recipe directs. Remove promptly
to cooling rack.
The chart and recipes cover various types of food. You can adapt your own favorite foods and recipes by following the directions for similiar foods.