Set the Tovala to cook anything under the sun (just like any conventional oven), take advantage of the Tovala's special ability to cook with steam, and cook with multi-step Cook Cycles.
How do I set the oven cooking method, temperature and time?
iOS Directions:
In the Tovala's "Oven" tab! Just select the cooking mode (Steam, Bake, or Broil) you'd like, the temperature, and cook time.
Then press "Cook" to tell your Tovala what you just set. As a safety feature, you must press the start knob on your Tovala to actually begin cooking.
You can also press "Save Cycle" to save this oven setting for later. Find it under the "Saved" tab up top later.
Android Directions:
In the Android version of the app, go to "Create New Recipe" under the "Cook" tab. You'll be able to choose cooking mode (Steam, Bake, or Broil), the temperature, and the cook time.
Once you're done, press "Save" in the upper righthand corner and then press "Cook it!" to tell your Tovala what you just set. As a safety feature, you must press the start knob on your Tovala to actually begin cooking.
What is a Cook Cycle?
- A sequence cooking that uses the Tovala's different cooking methods in whatever order you'd like.
- You can set your Tovala to just "Steam", "Bake", or "Broil" at a certain temperature and time and save this cycle.
- Or you can combine them together into a multi-step Cook Cycle. We use multi-step Cook Cycles to make Tovala Meals. For example,
- Steam at 400 degrees for 1:30
- Bake at 450 degrees for 12:00
- Broil at 500 degrees for 2:00
- In the iOS app:
- In the "Oven" tab, select cooking method, temperature, and time.
- Then press "Add Step" and select the next "step" of cooking you'd like (again choosing cooking method, temperature, and time). Press "Confirm Step" when you're done. Do this as many times as needed.
- Accidentally put your steps in the wrong order? No biggie. Just press and hold the step you'd like to move around, then drag it and drop it where you'd like it.
- Once you're created the multi-step Cook Cycle you'd like, press "Cook" (and/or save this Cook Cycle for later by pressing "Save Cycle").
- Your Tovala will be set, and you just have to press the start knob on your Tovala.
- In the Android app:
- In the "Cook" tab, select cooking method, temperature, and time.
- Then press the big red "+" and do it all again. Do this as many times as needed to create the different steps in your Cook Cycle.
- Once you're created the multi-step Cook Cycle you'd like, press "Cook" (and/or save this Cook Cycle for later by pressing "Save Cycle").
- Your Tovala will be set, and you just have to press the start knob on your Tovala.
Can you explain the Tovala's three cooking modes a little more?
- With the Tovala, you can Steam, Bake, and Broil.
- Temperatures for Steam and Bake range between 200ºF-500ºF.
- With Broil,
- You can choose from a wide range of times for each cooking mode.
Cooking Mode: Steam
- This mode injects steam into your oven during convection baking.
- Adding steam preserves your food’s moisture or adds it back in.
- You set the temperature of your oven chamber.
Cooking Mode: Convection Bake
- Follow recommended oven temperatures and cook times.
- This mode uses the top and bottom heat coils and convection fan.
- The convection fan gives you a more even bake!
Cooking Mode: Broil
- This mode uses intense heat from the top heat coil to brown your food.
- FOR iOS: No need to set a temperature. Broil on high does the trick.
- For Android: Choose between a temperature of 400ºF-500ºF.
- It’s powerful! Keep an eye on your food if using 2+ minutes of broil.