DO’s & DON’Ts for OTG (Oven Toaster Griller)

The Oven Toaster Griller (OTG) is a very important appliance that comes in handy for most of the cooking experience. And to enhance its productivity, proper maintenance and care is a must.

Chefs at work @ KraftAppliances, are here to share few tips to improve the durability of your OTG on looking various factors that lessen the OTG’s life.

• Do not use it for deep-frying, canning, or heating baby bottles as OTG doesn’t allow adequate temperature control for safe results.
• Use Only OTG safe utensils as hot food can melt the utensils constituents.
• Use Glass for fatty foods as it is good idea but remember not all glass and ceramics are OTG safe.
• Don’t dry or sterilize clothing or other articles in the OTG as it might risk of catching fire.
• Stay near the oven when microwaving popcorn, as heat buildup can cause a fire. Use time as per the instructions but take shorter time
• Never use an OTG if an object is stuck in its door or if door is not closed tightly.
• If your OTG is quite old then, check for deterioration which would require servicing.
• Never ever operate an empty OTG if there strict instructions are mentioned against empty usage. In Some OTG magnetron tube can be damaged by unabsorbed energy.
• If you observe some signs of rusting inside the OTG get it rectified.
• Clean the door, cavity including outer edge with help of water and mild detergent (as suggested). Do not use abrasives such as scouring pads.
• Follow the manufacturer’s instruction manual for recommended operating procedures and safety precautions.
• Be sure children who use the OTG can operate them safely.
• It is not good to use metal pans made for conventional ovens or aluminum foil because reflected OTG cause uneven cooking and even damage it. However, there are few metal cookware’s which are specially configured for OTG for safer use with proper instructions.

So now you know how to take care of your OTG, start preparing your favourite cuisines without worrying 😀

Tips to Take Proper Care of Your Iron Box?

It a famous quote goes, “A person’s first impression is his last impression.”

Usually people are judged, the way they wear and treat their clothes. Hence, wearing Ironed clothes could make that ‘good-impression’ last forever.

But, one must realize that all these tactics are dependent on a small electronic device called the Iron box. Iron box, is one such appliance that comes handy throughout the year, not only at the laundry, but also at your homes.

People often fail to realize that electrical appliances also need timely maintenance which can help extend its shelf life, thus avoiding the need to constantly replace the machines. We, at Kraft offer some guidelines to help elongate the usage of the Iron Box, by keeping it problem free, by using simple methods:

1. Always remember to unplug the iron, when not in use and allow it to cool down before performing any activity.
2. Clean the steam iron ports as materials from your clothes could clog it. For cleaning purposes, use a thin piece of wire (say – straightened paper clip), and poke the wires in the holes.
3. Usage of Vinegar to Clean the Inside of the Iron. In the iron tank, fill half distilled white vinegar and half water. Now, use the spray and let the contents steam out. Repeat, if necessary.
4. Use distilled water to sprinkle on the clothes, before ironing them.
5. Clean the Soleplate with a cloth dipped in vinegar.
6. Lastly wipe off your iron carefully once you have cleaned it. Then, remove all the water to prevent any build up. Store it in an upright position.

We hope these quick steps shall help you keep your iron box safe and long-lasting.