Thermador PRG366EG User Manual - Page 30

SECTION FIVE: USING THE COOKTOP Other Uses of Bake SLOW COOKING AND LOW TEMPERATURE USES OF THE OVEN In addition to providing perfect temperatures for baking and roasting, the oven can be used at low temperatures to keep hot, cooked foods at serving temperature, to dehydrate food and to warm plates. FOOD SAFETY The United States Department of Agriculture advises: DO NOT hold foods at temperatures between 40°F to 140°F more than 2 hours. Cooking raw foods below 275°F is not recommended. Hot cooked foods can be kept at serving temperatures. Set the oven to bake and use the temperature suggested on the chart. For best results, preheat the oven to the desired temperature. Foods that need to be kept moist must be covered with a lid or aluminum foil. Suggested Temperature Recommendations to Keep Food Hot FOOD OVEN TEMPERATURE °F Beef 150°F Bacon 200° - 225°F Biscuits and Muffins (covered 175° - 200°F Casserole (covered 175° - 200°F Fish and Seafood 175° - 200°F French Fried Foods 200° - 225°F Gravy or Cream Sauces (covered 175°F Lamb and Veal Roasts 175° - 200°F Pancakes and Waffles (covered 200° - 225°F Potatoes Baked 200°F Mashed (covered 175°F Pies and Pastries 175°F Pizza (covered 225°F Pork 175° - 200°F Poultry (covered 175° - 200°F Vegetables (covered 175°F OVEN CONTROL KNOBS SECONDARY GAS OVEN LARGE GAS MAIN OVEN 28