Oven Notes/Tips

Oven Notes/Tips

1. Microwave Oven

   • Magnetron gives off waves
   • Has a stirrer (helps push air around
   • Microwaves go into water molecules causing them to shake
   • Back and forth movement of molecules is what causes it to heat up

2. Conventional Oven

   • Heating Elements on top and bottom
   • Has a third heating element
     • Also has a fan that sucks in air and pushes it back into oven
   • All food cooks 25% faster
   • Food will cook more evenly
   • Food Browns more evenly
   • Foods can be placed on any rack
   • Use a pan that is low sided
   • Use bakeware that is light or bright