Gaggenau BX 481 Instruction Manual

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31Settings table and tipsNotes‒ Always preheat the appliance.This will provide the best cooking results. Thecooking times specified refer to a pre-heatedappliance.‒ The values specified are intended as a guide. Theactual cooking time depends on the quality andtemperature of the food before cooking, the weightand thickness of the food to be cooked.‒ Temperature ranges are given in the tables. Startwith the lowest temperature. A higher temperaturecan be selected next time, if required. A lowertemperature results in more even browning.‒ The values given refer to average quantities for fourpeople. If you would like to prepare more food, youshould allow for a longer cooking time.‒ Use the cookware specified. If you use othercookware, cooking times may be longer or shorter.‒ You can use any heat-resistant cookware. Place thecookware in the centre of the wire rack. For largeroasts, you can also use the grill tray or glass dish.‒ Do not place too many items close together on wireracks or baking trays. This is the only way to ensureoptimal heat circulation.‒ To prepare bulky food items, you can remove theside slide-in rack. Place the wire rack directly ontothe bottom of the cooking compartment and placethe food or roasting dish onto the wire rack. Do notplace the food or roasting dish directly onto theenamel bottom of the cooking compartment.‒ Open the door of the preheated oven for a shorttime only when placing food inside the cookingcompartment.‒ The values given for the level refer to the rack level(counting from the bottom) in appliances with fourrack levels. The values in brackets refer toappliances with five rack levels.‒ Once you have taken glass cookware out of theoven, set it down on a dry trivet or heat-proof mat;never set it down on a cold or wet surface.Otherwise, the glass may crack.‒ Some operating modes are not available on all ovenmodels or are only available as an optionalaccessory.Vegetables▯ Oven-roasted or oven-baked vegetables are a goodalternative to pan-fried vegetables. The differentflavours become more concentrated and, becausethe vegetables are roasted, they have a verydistinctive taste. In addition, very little fat isrequired to prepare the vegetables.▯ Clean and prepare the vegetables and mix themwith a little oil in a bowl. Place them in a heat-resistant baking dish or tin or in the glass dish/grilltray and spread them out evenly.▯ Mix them thoroughly at least once during thecooking process. Once they are cooked, seasonthem and sprinkle them with fresh herbs to taste.▯ Vegetables are good as a hot or cold starter orvegetarian main course, or as an accompaniment tomeat and fish.▯ Use an ovenproof dish for small portions(for 2 - 3 people) and place it on the wire rack. Ifyou use the glass dish/grill tray, the food will startto burn or dry out.▯ In addition, always follow the manufacturer'sinstructions for pre-cooked and frozen products.Dish Accessories Level Temperaturein °CHeatingfunctionCookingtimein min.CommentsVegetable kebabs Wire rack +grill tray3 (4) 220 Q 24* Shorten the wooden skewers or leavethem to soak in water overnight toprevent them from charring.Recipe tip: Peppers, onions, sweetcorn(pre-cooked), cherry tomatoes,courgetteGreen asparagus,grilledGlass dish/grill tray3 (4) 300 Q 6 - 10* Recipe tip: Season with onions, oil,vinegar, salt and pepper.Root vegetables Glass dish/grill tray3 (4) 200 H / I 30* Recipe tip: Season carrots, celery,swede and beetroot with oil, garlic, saltand pepper.3 (4) 250 Q 15 - 20** Turn food after half the cooking time has elapsed.