Weston 03-4000-W Instructions page 9

BAKING
The roaster oven can bake your favorite cakes, pies, breads, or casseroles
like a conventional oven. Pans and dishes should be placed on the rack for
best heat circulation. Using the rack is also recommended for convenience
in removing hot dishes and pans from the roaster oven. Do not remove the
lid of the roaster oven unless necessary. Removing the lid allows heat to
escape and affects the temperature of the roaster oven.
STEAMING
Preheat roaster oven to 450ºF (232ºC). To steam in the roaster oven, you
will need a metal colander. Place rack in the roasting pan. Place roasting
pan in roaster oven. Pour 1 quart (946 ml) boiling water into the roasting
pan. Place food to be steamed in the colander and place colander in
roasting pan. Cover and steam according to the chart times or until desired
doneness.
WARMING ROLLS & BISCUITS
Preheat roaster over to 250ºF (121ºC). You will need two small ovenproof
containers to hold water. Emptied and washed food cans are perfect. Fill
the cans two-thirds full with hot water and place in opposite corners of the
roasting pan.
Stack rolls, biscuits, or pancakes in roasting pan. Do not let them touch sides
of pan. Cover and keep warm up to 1 hour.
QUANTITY COOKING
The roasting pan may be used as a large cooking utensil when cooking or
heating large quantities. It may be used to simmer sauces, soups, or stews,
or simply to heat or warm large quantities. When cooking or heating soups
or stews in the roaster oven, stir occasionally for quicker, even heating.
For example, set the temperature control at 400°F (204ºC) and the roaster
oven will warm vegetable beef soup from refrigerated temperature to serving
temperature in about 2 hours. To cook soups, stews, or sauces, set the
temperature control on 225°F (107ºC) and allow 4 to 8 hours to simmer,
depending on recipe.
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