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 😀
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