Siemens HC744540 - Manual (Page 93)

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Poultry
The weights indicated in the table refer to oven-ready poultry
(without stuffing).
Place whole poultry on the lower wire rack breast-side down.
Turn after
Z of the specified time.
Turn roasts, such as rolled turkey joint or turkey breast, halfway
through the cooking time. Turn poultry portions after
Z
of the
time.
For duck or goose, pierce the skin on the underside of the
wings. This allows the fat to run out.
Poultry will turn out particularly crispy and brown if you baste it
towards the end of the roasting time with butter, salted water or
orange juice.
Fish
Turn the pieces of fish after
Z of the time.
Whole fish does not have to be turned. Place the whole fish in
the oven in its swimming position with its dorsal fin facing
upwards. Placing half a potato or a small ovenproof container
in the belly of the fish will make it more stable.
If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, the universal pan
should also be inserted at level 1. The liquid is then collected,
thereby keeping the oven cleaner.
Tips for roasting and grilling
Bakes, gratins, toast with toppings
If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, the universal pan
should also be inserted at level 1. This keeps the oven cleaner.
Always place the ovenware on the wire rack.
How well cooked the bake is will depend on the size of the dish
and the height of the bake. The figures in the table are only
average values.
Sausages
Sausages
Wire rack 4 ( 3 15
Meat Weight Accessories and
ovenware
Level Type of
heating
Temperature
in °C, grill set-
ting
Cooking time
in minutes
Poultry Weight Accessories and
ovenware
Level Type of
heating
Temperature
in °C
Cooking time
in minutes
Chicken, whole 1.2 kg Wire rack 2 4 200-220 60-70
Poulard, whole 1.6 kg Wire rack 2 4 190-210 80-90
Chicken, halved 500 g each Wire rack 2 4 200-220 40-50
Chicken portions 300 g each Wire rack 3 4 200-220 30-40
Duck, whole 2.0 kg Wire rack 2 4 170-190 90-100
Goose, whole 3.5-4.0 kg Wire rack 2 4 160-170 110-130
Small turkey, whole 3.0 kg Wire rack 2 4 170-190 80-100
Turkey thigh 1.0 kg Wire rack 2 4 180-200 90-100
Fish Weight Accessories and
ovenware
Level Type of
heating
Temperature
in °C, grill set-
ting
Cooking time
in minutes
Fish, whole 300 g each
(approx.)
Wire rack 2 ( 3 20-25
1.0 kg Wire rack 2 4 180-200 45-50
1.5 kg Wire rack 2 4 170-190 50-60
Fish steak, 3 cm thick Wire rack 3 ( 2 20-25
The table does not contain information
for the weight of the joint. Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the time.
How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”.
Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be
pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer.
The roast is too dark and the crackling
is partly burnt.
Check the shelf height and temperature.
The roast looks good but the juices are
burnt.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish or add more liquid.
The roast looks good but the juices are
too clear and watery. Next time, use a larger roasting dish and use less liquid.
Steam rises from the roast when basted. This is normal and due to the laws of physics. The majority of the steam escapes through
the steam outlet. It may settle and form condensation on the cooler switch panel or on
the fronts of adjacent units.