
In the Kitchen

If you're new to Germany, one thing you might find a bit overwhelming is navigating your way around the kitchen. With all the different symbols and controls, it can be tough to know where to start. That's where Stuttgart FAQ comes in!
At Stuttgart FAQ, we know that moving to a new country can be a bit daunting, especially regarding setting up your kitchen. That's why we've put together a list of common questions and answers to help you get up and running in your German kitchen.


Ovens
If you're used to cooking with American-style ovens, the first thing you might notice when you move to Germany is that your oven is much smaller. This can be a bit of a shock, especially if you're used to having much space to work with when you're baking or roasting. However, it's important to remember that smaller ovens are pretty standard in Europe, and there are some good reasons for this.
One reason German ovens are smaller is that space is often at a premium in European homes. With smaller kitchens and less square footage, it isn't practical to have a large oven taking up valuable real estate. Additionally, smaller ovens are more energy-efficient, which can be a significant advantage for people living in apartments or houses with smaller heating and hot water systems.
If you're used to cooking with an American-style oven, you might find the symbols and controls on your new German oven confusing. Below you will find explanations for oven symbols, translations, and more.
German Oven Sizes
Cuptoarele europene comparativ cu cuptoarele americane sunt mult mai mici.
Dimensiunea medie a cuptorului este:
560 mm x 580 mm x 550 mm (22 "x 22" x 22 ")
½ Tigaie pentru foi
(18 inci pe 13 inci / 46cm x 33cm)
Cea mai lungă și mai lată tigaie care se va potrivi în mod normal.
Capacitatea de înălțime nu depășește 25 cm.
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Cuptoarele cu convecție sunt destul de populare în Germania.
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Un cuptor cu convecție (cunoscut și sub numele de cuptor cu ventilator sau pur și simplu cuptor cu ventilator) este un cuptor care are ventilatoare pentru a circula aerul în jurul alimentelor. Utilizarea mecanismului de convecție pentru a găti mâncarea mai repede decât un cuptor convențional și economisește energie.
Common Oven Symbols

Use this setting for roasting, braising, dehydrating, and baking pies, pastries, cookies, bread, casseroles. Reduce the temperature by 25°F/15°C Reduce the cooking time by 25%

Conventional oven setting

Use for keeping dishes moist on the top while the bottom gets nicely cooked. Perfect for pizzas.

Use for cooking stews and casseroles. It's also a good option for crisping up a pizza or pastry shell base.

Use for thick cuts of meat/fish. Cook food thoroughly while browning the surface.





