Panasonic A883 Operating Manual page 36

CHICKEN
(800 g - 2.5 kg)
G Suitable for unseasoned chickens only.
G To keep chicken in shape during cooking, truss or tie the legs
of the bird together.
G Place the chicken breast side up on Low Rack, on Metal Tray.
G
If desired, brush the chicken with oil or melted butter and
sprinkle with herbs.
G
There is no need to turn the chicken during the cooking time. If
desired, baste the chicken halfway through cooking.
G
At the completion of cooking, wrap the chicken in aluminium
foil and allow to stand for 10-15 minutes before carving.
CHICKEN PIECES
(500 g - 1.5 kg)
G
Suitable for cooking chicken pieces such as wings, drumsticks,
thighs, breasts. Pieces can be marinated or plain.
G
Place pieces either in a heatproof ceramic or pyrex dish on the
low rack on the metal tray or directly on the low rack over the
metal tray.
G Turn the chicken pieces during cooking.
BEEF/LAMB
(800 g - 2.5 kg)
G Suitable for cooking all types beef and lamb roasts.
G Ensure boned roasts are rolled and tied.
G If cooking in an oven bag, do not use metal twist ties to close
the bag. Tuck the open end under the roast.
G Place roast on low rack on metal tray on glass turntable.
G Turn the roast halfway through cooking.
G At the completion of cooking, wrap roast in aluminium foil and
allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.
CASSEROLES
(500 g - 2.5 kg)
G Suitable for cooking diced casserole meat and vegetables.
G Place all ingredients in a suitably sized casserole dish with
liquid; either stock, tomato puree or sauce. Use approximately
450 ml of liquid per kg of meat. Refer to recipe section for
ideas.
G Cover dish with a lid and place onto the metal tray on the glass
turntable.
G Stir twice during cooking.
G Allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
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PASTA BAKE
(500 g - 1.0 kg)
G Suitable for cooking dishes containing cooked pasta in a
sauce. Refer to recipe section for ideas.
G Pasta ʻcook-inʼ sauces may be used on this setting.
G Place food in a suitably sized heat proof ceramic casserole
dish.
G Place dish on the low rack on the metal tray on the glass
turntable.
FROZEN PIZZA
(400 g - 800 g)
G Suitable for reheating and browning frozen, purchased pizzas.
G Remove all packaging and place pizza on the low rack over the
metal tray on the glass turntable.
PASTRY
(200 g - 800 g)
G Suitable for cooking frozen meat or fruit pies.
G
Leave pie in foil or metal packaging tray and place directly onto
the metal tray on the glass turntable.
CAKE
(400 g - 800 g)
G
A range of medium textured cakes such as buttercake can be
cooked on this setting. Refer to recipe section for ideas.
G
Use smooth and preferably seamless metal cake tins.
G Place directly onto the metal tray on the glass turntable.
G
DO NOT USE SPRING FORM TINS.
G Allow cake to stand for 5 to 10 minutes in tin before turning out.
G
Heavy cakes such as fruit cakes and chocolate mud cakes
should be cooked manually.