Are special recipes or a different type of cooking required?
No - special recipes or different type of cooking are not required. The Global Sun Oven reaches temperatures comparable to that of conventional ovens. A good rule of thumb is to add 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time for each time the oven door is opened. For more information or to purchase, ple ...
- Is focusing The Global Sun Oven easy to do?
Yes - All that is required is to watch the shadows created by the oven. When the shadows are even on all sides the cooker is directly focused. The built in leveling leg on the back of the oven allows for easy tracking. The Global Sun Oven is equipped with a built in Levelator device, an inner ...
- How is The Global Sun Oven used as a crock pot?
Global Sun Oven users often put their ovens outside, focused for the mid-day sun, with their dinner in it when they leave for work in the morning. As the sun moves overhead, the temperature in the chamber slowly rises to a cooking level. As the sun passes, the food is kept warm and when they re ...
- Is The Global Sun Oven safe to operate?
Yes - relatively speaking. The only parts that get hot are the oven chamber, the cooking pan, and the glass door. Only average care used with any cooking process must be taken - use hot pads when opening the door and removing food, etc. The entire exterior of the oven, including the reflectors, ...
- Global Sun Oven Frequently Asked Questions
How is The Global Sun Oven used as a crock pot? Global Sun Oven users often put their ovens outside, focused for the mid-day sun, with their dinner in it when they leave for work in the morning. As the sun moves overhead, the temperature in the chamber slowly rises to a cooking level. As the su ...
- Does The Global Sun Oven require special pots and pans?
No - but dark thin-walled pots with lids work best. Dark pots change the light from the sun into heat energy. Using lids is very important because they hold steam inside the pot. If a lid is not used the steam will dissipate much of the heat. Shiny, bright, or light colored aluminum pots and pa ...
- How does The Global Sun Oven work?
The black surfaces on the inside of the oven captures the sun's energy focused by the reflector panels and transforms the suns rays into a wave length that cannot escape from the oven chamber. When a The Global Sun Oven is focused directly into the sun, the interior of the oven is heated b ...
- What are the features of the Global Sun Oven?
Cooks with the power of the Sun - no fuel needed! Uses source of power that never fails - the energy of sun Cooks any foods - no special recipes are required Reaches temperatures of 360 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit Levelator inner shelf pivots to always keep food level Levelator easily removed to ...
- How does The Global Sun Oven help build the Green Movement?
How does The Global Sun Oven help build the Green Movement? The Global Sun Oven is used worldwide. Currently they are being used in over 125 countries around the world. In many of these countries, they are purchased unassembled, and the final assembly is completed on location. This reduces the ...
- What are the specifications of the Global Sun Oven?
Outside Dimensions - 19" wide x 19" long x 11" depth Inside Dimensions - 14" wide x 14" long x 8-11" tapered depth Total weight - 21 pounds, 9.53 Kg Estimated service life - 20+ years; with proper care the solar sun oven can last a lifetime For more information or to purchase, please visit ...
- What is the function and the technology of the Global Sun Oven?
Explanation of the Global Solar Sun Oven's Function: The Global Sun Oven will quickly reach temperatures of 360 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit!!! When the Global Sun Oven is focused in the sun, the interior of the oven is heated by the sun's energy. Panels of polished metal flare out abov ...
- Are cooking times the same as those in a conventional oven?
Yes - Because the sun often is obscured behind clouds, cooking times can vary. At times it may take a little longer. The factors that affect the cooking time are: The quality of the sunlight at the time you are cooking The types and quantities of the food being cooked How often the oven is r ...
- How long is the warranty on the Global Sun Oven?
15-Year Manufacturer's Warranty coverage: Gasket seal covered against cracking or breaking Reflector panels covered against rust or corrosion See manufactures warranty for complete details Proper operation supported by solar engineer tech assistance Worldwide help line and/or online e ...
- Can The Global Sun Oven be used all year long, including winter?
Yes - even in winter!!! The most important factor in using The Global Sun Oven is the brightness of the day, NOT the outside-air temperature. Often, a 40-degree, clear, low-humidity day will allow food to cook faster than a 100-degree day with high humidity. The Global Sun Oven has been used ve ...
- Is stirring to prevent scorching or burning to the pan required?
No - due to the fact that there are no hot spots created by burners or heating elements, stirring to prevent scorching or burning when cooking in The Global Sun Oven is not required. The temperature of the food rises evenly. It is almost impossible to burn food in The Global Sun Oven!!! For mo ...
