Thermador MES301HS User Manual - Page 32

āGetting the Most Out of Your Appliance Cooking Tables and Tips Accessories Ovenware These tables contain a selection of dishes that can be easily prepared in the steamer oven. You can find out which oven mode, accessories and cooking time are best suited for your dish. If not specified otherwise, this information applies to dishes placed in a cold appliance. ř WARNING:ĄDo not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. Use the accessories that come with the appliance. When using steam with a perforated cooking pan, always slide the baking pan underneath it. The baking pan will catch any drippings. If you use ovenware, always place it in the center of the rack. The ovenware must be heat and steam resistant. ThickĆwalled ovenware extends the cooking time. Use foil to cover food that would normally be prepared in a water bath (such as when melting chocolate). Steaming Cooking Times and Quantities Distribute Food Evenly Delicate Food Steaming is a particularly gentle way to cook food. The steam envelopes the food, preventing the food from losing nutrients. No excess pressure is needed for cooking, allowing the food to maintain its shape, color and typical flavor. When steaming, the cooking times are based on the size of the piece, not on the entire quantity of food. The appliance can steam up to 4.5 lbs. (2 kg) of food. Note the sizes of pieces listed in the tables. The cooking time is shorter for smaller pieces and longer for larger pieces. The quality and age of the food also affect the cooking time. The values provided therefore serve only as a guideline. Always distribute the food evenly in the ovenware. If the food is placed unevenly in the ovenware, it will cook unevenly. Do not layer delicate foods too high in the cooking pan. It is better to use two pans in this case. 32