Bosch HBL5056AUC Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Getting Familiar... Operating the Oven Care and Maintenance Self Help General Oven Tips Condensation The oven vent is located above the oven door. It is normal to see steam escaping from the vent and condensation may collect on areas above the vent such as the display. Temperature Sensor Your new oven has an electronic temperature sensor that accurately maintains the temperature selected. Your previous oven may have had a mechanical thermostat that drifted gradually to a higher temperature. As a result, you may need to adjust your favorite recipes when cooking in your new oven. High Altitude Baking When cooking at high altitude, recipes and cooking time will vary from the standard. For accurate information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a charge for the bulletins. CAUTION: Many factors affect cooking performance. Always check food for doneness before serving Table 1: Food Temperature Guidelines Food Serving Temperature Guidelines from FSIS (USDA Food Safety & Inspection Service) 140° F (60° C) • Ham, precooked (to reheat) 145° F (63° C) • Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb (medium rare) 160° F (71° C) • Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures (Beef, Pork, Veal, Lamb) • Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb (medium) • Fresh Pork (medium) • Fresh Ham (raw) • Egg Dishes 165° F (74° C) • Ground Meat & Meat Mixtures (Turkey, Chicken) • Stuffing (cooked alone or in bird) • Leftovers & Casseroles 170° F (77° C) • Fresh Beef, Veal, Lamb (well done) • Poultry breasts • Fresh Pork (well done) 180° F (82° C) • Chicken and Turkey, (whole) • Poultry (thighs and wings) • Duck and Goose Note: Eggs (alone, not used in a recipe) - cook until yolk & white are firm. English • 7