What should a novice pay attention to when using an oven? What should a novice pay attention to when using an oven?

We all know that ovens are a common type of household cooking utensils. Many people use ovens to bake food, such as cakes, bread, and biscuits. There are certain rules for using ovens, and many novices do not know how to use them. So what are the rules for novices to use ovens? Let's take a closer look!

What are the tips for beginners to use oven?

1. First time use

1. Choose a suitable placement.

Choose a stable and safe location, away from water and fire sources.

2. It is not recommended to place anything within 20cm of the top and surrounding area.

The top of the oven is not a storage cabinet, so it is not recommended to store things there to avoid affecting the heat dissipation of the oven.

3. Assemble the oven according to the instructions, clean the interior when the power is off, remove the dust on the surface, and then turn on the power after it is dry.

4. When using the oven for the first time, bake it empty.

The specific method is to not put any ingredients in the oven, set the oven temperature to the highest upper and lower fire. Household ovens are generally 220 degrees or 230 degrees. Open the oven door and bake it empty for 15-20 minutes.

Please note that it is normal to have smoke or a burning smell when baking, as there is a layer of protective oil on the baking tube. Don't panic.

2. Constant adjustment with the oven

After finding a suitable location for the oven, performing a simple cleanup and baking it empty for the first time, our oven can be used normally.

As novices, we usually refer to the recipes of many food experts or baking books to make them. So before we officially bake, we need to understand some basic knowledge of baking, including the operation methods of various tools, the usage specifications of various raw materials, etc.

To get a recipe, we need to:

1. Accurately weigh the ingredients.

2. Rigorous operation process.

3. Continuous exploration and adjustment of oven temperature, including how to use each function of the oven.

This point needs to be mentioned in particular. Because the oven is an electronic product, there are temperature differences. Even if they are ovens of the same brand and model, there are temperature differences between individuals. Therefore, the baking temperature and time given in the recipe only apply to the author's own oven temperature. It is only a reference for other friends. Do not copy it blindly. You need to adjust it according to the temperament of your personal oven.

For example, if you use the temperature and time in the recipe and it is over-baked this time, you can lower the temperature or shorten the time next time. You can adjust it slowly and find the best baking time and temperature for your oven to make a certain recipe. This is the running-in process between you and your oven.

3. Practice makes perfect, use the oven to make more delicious food

When you are more familiar with the temperament of the oven and know approximately how many degrees and how long it takes to bake chiffon cakes, sponge cakes, toast, sweet bread, etc., you will gradually summarize the rules and easily make various desserts.

As you become more proficient, you can also use the oven to make more delicious foods. Not only are you limited to baking delicious foods, you can also make snacks and dishes, such as dried mangoes, baked sweet potatoes, baked fish, baked chicken wings, etc., expanding more possibilities and discovering endless excitement!

So once you get really familiar with the oven, you’ll find that it can do so many things, including baked rice, pizza, etc.

4. Pay attention to oven cleaning and maintenance to make it serve you better

As an electronic device, the oven also needs maintenance. But this maintenance is also very simple, you need to do the following:

1. After baking each delicious food, dispose of food residues in time and clean the inside of the oven. Especially when grilling fish, chicken wings, etc., the grease must be removed to prevent the smell from remaining inside the oven, which will easily cause the smell to spread when baking other foods next time.

2. Clean the oven regularly, such as wiping off dust on the surface, clearing stains on the glass, and removing oil stains inside. The above are daily care, and this one is regular care.

3. When using the water bath, be careful not to splash water on the baking tube to avoid affecting the life of the oven.

4. Use the oven regularly to reduce the empty baking time.

5. Be sure to turn off the power when cleaning. You can use a soft cloth dipped in neutral detergent to clean it, and then plug it in for use after it is dry.

What should a novice pay attention to when using an oven?

1. Read the instructions in detail

Because each oven has different specifications and models, although the buttons and functions of the oven are roughly the same, each oven still has its own characteristics. It is recommended that you read the instruction manual carefully. For example, to make the same pizza, we may need 130 degrees in the previous oven if we use the upper and lower baking modes, but the ovens we buy now may only need 120 degrees because the performance parameters are different. In this way, we have to adjust the temperature of our pizza according to the parameters written in the instruction manual, and the baking time will also change. So on this basis, we need to understand this parameter first, and the temperature and time used for different baking foods are different, so we need to read the instruction manual carefully.

In addition, you can learn about different functions by reading the instruction manual. For example, some ovens have a one-button mode, so you just put it in the oven and don’t have to worry about anything else. Another example is that some ovens have special functions for different foods or desserts. Some ovens may have better and more convenient functions. Reading the instruction manual is also to help us avoid detours, and the taste will be better. After all, the taste of oven baking is indispensable for us to eat delicious food, so it is necessary to master more oven skills.

2. Don’t take out the baked food immediately

The baked food is kept at high temperature. Think about it, the temperature in the oven is higher than that of rice cookers and other cooking tools. After the baking work is completed, the oven will automatically turn off the power. At this time, it is very easy to expand and contract due to heat. If you take the food out, it will shrink, which will destroy its appearance and taste. Then the food will be discounted. Secondly, opening the oven door suddenly will also be affected by the high temperature, and we will be accidentally touched by the hot air, which is also somewhat dangerous.

3. The location of the oven

The manual will also include instructions on where to place the oven. Because the oven is high temperature, it is recommended that you pay attention to using the oven safely. We need to find a safe and reliable location when placing the oven, so that when we bake food at high temperature, we can eat it more assured and safe. This is also a matter that we need to pay attention to, so this is also written out.

Key points for using the oven

1. Pay attention to the location, safe and convenient

Since the oven uses electric heating tubes to bake food, the overall temperature of the oven is high during operation. Therefore, do not place it where children can easily touch it. It should be placed in a safe and stable location.

2. Read carefully and pay attention to the key points

As a household appliance, you should read the instructions carefully before using the oven, follow the instructions, and check whether each function can be used. Then clean the oven as required.

3. From Chinese to Western, slowly get started

What should I do if I have never used an oven and am not familiar with the oven's processing methods? You can start with Chinese food, which does not have such strict requirements on the oven temperature and is easier to succeed. Roast chicken, roast chicken wings, roast meat, roast fish, roast potatoes, roast eggplant, etc. If you feel that you have no idea about seasoning, you can also directly buy ready-made marinating seasonings and follow the instructions.

4. From cake to bread, overcoming difficulties

Since bread needs to be fermented or fermented again, the result of fermentation directly affects the effect of the final product. You can now overcome difficulties step by step from simple egg tarts, pizza, cookies, pound cakes to chiffon cakes, sponge cakes, and then to cream or buttercream frosting decorations.

5. Knead and ferment the dough to achieve victory

Nowadays, ovens all have fermentation functions. Once you learn how to control the temperature, you can successfully ferment the dough and lay a solid foundation for making bread. After learning step by step, you will have a clear understanding of the temperament of your own oven. Whether it is ordinary sweet bread or European bread, I believe you can easily make it.