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
European ovens compared to American ovens are much smaller.
The average oven size is:
560 mm x 580 mm x 550 mm (22"x 22"x 22")
½ Sheet pan
(18 inches by 13 inches/46cm x 33cm)
A 1/2 sheet pan generally is the longest and widest pan that will fit into a German oven.
The oven height capacity is no more than 9.5 inches (25 cm).
Convection ovens are pretty popular in Germany.
A convection oven (also known as a fan-assisted oven or simply a fan oven) is an oven that has fans to circulate air around the food—using the convection mechanism for cooking food faster than a conventional oven and saving energy.
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.
Use when cooking a large amount of food at high heat. Keep the door ajar. i.e., Toasting bread, browning meats, finish cooking a lasagna.
Only half of the grill elements become hot. Keep the door ajar. For small cuts of meat or fish, bacon, to toast bread
Use for food that needs a crispy base. Good for pizza.
Keep cooked food warm. Temperature setting: 60°C-100°C
Warm plates before serving. Temperature setting: 30°C-70°C
High heat self-cleaning function, no detergent or cleaning agent needed. Temperature setting: 500°C
Use to defrost food, no heat only air is circulated. Thaws food approximately 1kg per hour. Temperature setting: 40°
An alarm sounds when the timer is complete.
Locks out the controls
Turns on the light in the oven.
Fahrenheit to Celsius
Conversion Formula
C=(F-32)5/9 or C=(F-32) 0.5556
Quick Estimation Formula
C=F-30/2
Oven Temperature Conversions
Celsius | 52° | 66° | 79° | 93° | 107° | 121° | 135° | 149° | 163° | 177° | 190° | 204° | 218° | 232° | 246° | 260° |
Fahrenheit | 125° | 150° | 175° | 200° | 225° | 250° | 275° | 300° | 325° | 350° | 375° | 400° | 425° | 450° | 475° | 500° |
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Dishwashers
German dishwashers are known for their high performance and efficiency. Many models have multiple wash cycles, adjustable racks, and powerful spray arms that can handle even the dirtiest dishes. However, all of these features can be overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with them. It also is essential to know how to properly care for and clean your appliance to keep it running smoothly. Hard water, which contains high levels of minerals, is standard in many parts of Germany and can cause dishwasher issues. Below you will find the meaning behind the symbols on your dishwasher and some tips for caring for and cleaning your dishwasher in Germany.
Dishwasher Symbols
Dishwasher Safe
Dishwasher Safe
Dishwasher Safe
Add Rinse Aid
Add Salt
Dishwasher not receiving sufficient water. Check hose and water connection.
Wash Cycle in Progress
Pre-rinses dishes before wash cycle begins
Drying Cycle in Progress
Child Lock
Energy saving cycle
Everyday dishwashing
Wash and Dries in 1 hour
45º-Quick cycle to rinse and dry cups and glasses
60º/1.5 hours-Quick wash cycle
Adjusts dry program for delicate glasses or crystal
High temperature with higher spray oressure
Clean Dishwasher
Combine with any program to reduce run time by 66%.
Combine with any program to reduce run time by 75%.
Rinse cycle at higher temperature
Extremely hot final rinse for a superb antibacterial effect. Suitable for cleaning cutting boards or baby bottles.
Increases spray pressure and a higher temperature in the lower basket
Adds more water to the rinse cycle and lengthens dry cycle.
Dries dishes completely
Wash half a load of dishes
Timer to chose when the cycle ends
Dishwasher Care & Cleaning
Adding Salt & Rinse Agent to the Dishwasher
You must add salt to your dishwasher to help combat spots on your glasses and silverware from hard water. Your dishwasher will have a softening unit at the bottom to fill with salt specifically for the dishwasher.
Cleaning the Filter
To keep your dishes sparkling clean, you must regularly clean your dishwasher filter. As your dishwasher cleans your plates and silverware, the filter catches all the little bits of food and grease.
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Helpful Kitchen Conversions & Equivalents
Using the metric system in the kitchen can take some getting used to, especially if you're used to using the imperial system. However, once you get the hang of it, it can be a convenient and easy way to measure ingredients. Below you will find some helpful charts for using the metric system in the kitchen while living in Germany.
Volume
US Customary | Equivalent | Equivalent | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
1/8 teaspoon | - | - | 0.6 milliliters |
1/4 teaspoon | - | - | 1.2 milliliters |
1/2 teaspoon | - | - | 2.5 milliliters |
3/4 teaspoon | - | - | 3.7 milliliters |
1 teaspoon | - | - | 5 milliliters |
1 Tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 0.5 fluid ounces | 15 milliliters |
2 Tablespoons | 1/8 cup | 1 fluid ounces | 30 milliliters |
1/4 cup | 4 Tablespoons | 2 fluid ounces | 59 milliliters |
1/3 cup | 5 -1/3 Tablespoons | 2.7 fluid ounces | 79 milliliters |
1/2 cup | 8 Tablespoons | 4 fluid ounces | 118 milliliters |
2/3 cup | 10-2/3 Tablespoons | 5.3 fluid ounces | 158 milliliters |
3/4 cup | 12 Tablespoons | 6 fluid ounces | 177 milliliters |
1 cup | 1/2 pint | 8 fluid ounces | 237 milliliters |
2 cups | 1 pint | 16 fluid ounces | 473 milliliters |
4 cups | 1 quart | 32 fluid ounces | 946 milliliters |
8 cups | 2 quarts | 1/2 gallon | 1.9 liters |
16 cups | 4 quarts | 1 gallon | 3.8 liters |
Weights (Mass)
US Customary | Grams |
|---|---|
1/2 Ounce | 14 |
1 Ounce | 28 |
3 Ounces | 85 |
3.53 Ounces | 100 |
4 Ounces | 113 |
8 Ounces or 1/2 Pound | 227 |
12 Ounces | 340 |
16 Ounces or 1 Pound | 454 |
2.2 Pounds | 1000= 1 Kilogram |
Dry Ingredients
1 Tablespoon (3 teaspoons) | Grams |
|---|---|
Baking Powder | 14 |
Baking Soda | 14 |
Cocoa Powder | 7 |
Cornstarch | 8 |
Cream of Tartar | 10 |
Gelatin (Powdered) | 9 |
Ground Coffee | 5 |
Salt | 17 |
Yeast | 9 |
1 Cup Sugar | Grams |
|---|---|
Brown | 200 |
Fine or Superfine | 225 |
Granulated white | 200 |
Powdered (Icing) Un-sifted | 125 |
Raw | 250 |
1 Cup Flour | Un-Sifted Grams | Sifted Grams |
|---|---|---|
All-Purpose (550) | 140 | 115 |
Almond | 96 | - |
Bread (812) | 160 | 130 |
Cake | 120 | - |
Coconut | 112 | - |
Pastry (405) | 130 | - |
Whole-Wheat (1600) | 150 | 130 |
Liquid Ingredients
Butter
Tablespoon | Cup | Ounce | Stick | Grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | - | .5 | - | 14 |
2 | 1/8 | 1 | - | 28 |
4 | 1/4 | 2 | 1/2 | 56 |
≈5 | 1/3 | 2.7 | - | 75 |
6 | 3/8 | 3 | - | 85 |
8 | 1/2 | 4 | 1 | 113 |
10 | 5/8 | 5 | - | 142 |
11 | 2/3 | 5.3 | - | 151 |
12 | 3/4 | 6 | - | 170 |
14 | 7/8 | 7 | - | 198 |
16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 227 |
Eggs
1 Large Egg | Grams |
|---|---|
In Shell | 57 |
No Shell | 50 |
White | 30 |
Yolk | 18 |
Liquids
1 Cup | Grams |
|---|---|
Butter Milk | 240 |
Corn Syrup | 335 |
Cream Cheese | 226 |
Evaporated Milk | 227 |
Heavy Cream | 235 |
Honey | 340 |
Lard | 180 |
Maple Syrup | 317 |
Milk | 227 |
Molasses | 310 |
Oils (Vegetable, Olive, Coconut, etc.) | 226 |
Shortening | 192 |
Sour Cream | 240 |
Sweetened Condensed Milk | 312 |
Water | 240 |
Temperatures
Meats
Meat | Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|---|
Chicken | 165º | 74º |
Duck | 135º | 57º |
Turkey | 165º | 74º |
Ham | 140º | 60º |
Pork-Medium-Rare | 145º | 63º |
Pork-Medium | 150º | 66º |
Pork-Medium-Well | 155º | 68º |
Pork-Well/Ground | 160º | 71º |
Beef/Lamb-Rare | 125º | 52º |
Beef/Lamb-Medium-Rare | 135º | 57º |
Beef/Lamb-Medium | 145º | 63º |
Beef/Lamb-Medium-Well | 150º | 66º |
Beef/Lamb-Well/Ground | 160º | 71º |
Oven
Fahrenheit | Celsius |
|---|---|
125º | 52º |
150º | 66º |
175º | 79º |
200º | 93º |
225º | 107º |
250º | 121º |
275º | 135º |
300º | 149º |
325º | 163º |
350º | 177º |
375º | 191º |
400º | 202º |
425º | 218º |
450º | 246º |
500º | 260º |
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Translations
English
Baking Pan
Baking Sheet
Baking Wares
Bottle Opener
Bowl
Bundt Pan
Cabinet
Cake Pan
Corkscrew
Cutlery
Cutting Board
Dishes
Dishwasher
Dishwasher Salt
Dish Soap
Dishwasher Tabs
Fork
Freezer
Glass
Grater
Kettle
Kitchen
Knife
Ladle
Measuring Cup
Microwave
Mixer
Muffin Pan
Mug
Oven
Pan
Parchment Paper
Plate
Pot
Refrigerator
Rinse Agent
Roasting Pan
Rubber Spatula
Sink
Spatula
Spoon
Springform Pan
Stove
Tart Pan
Toaster
Whisk
German
Backform/Topf
Backblech
Backwaren
Flaschenöffner
Schüssel
Napfkuchenform
Küchenschrank
Kuchenform
Korkenzieher
Besteck
Schneidebrett
Geschirr
Geschirrspülmaschine
Spezial-Salz
Geschirrspülmittel
Geschirrspültabs
Gabel
Gefrierschrank
Glas
Reibe
Wasserkocher/Kessel
Küche
Messer
Kelle/Schöpflöffel
Messbecher
Mikrowelle
Mixer
Muffinform
Becher
Backofen
Pfanne/Topf
Backpapier
Teller
Kochtopf
Kühlschrank
Klarspüler
Bratpfanne
Teigschaber
Spüle
Pfannenwender
Löffel
Springform
Herd
Tarteform
Toaster
Schneebesen
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