Cook Mode

Cook Mode provides an optimized view for customers who are actively cooking, making it easy to follow recipes step-by-step.

What is Cook Mode?

Cook Mode transforms the recipe display into a cooking-friendly interface:

  • Larger text for easy reading
  • Step-by-step navigation
  • Keeps screen awake
  • Reduced distractions
  • Optimized for kitchen use

Enabling Cook Mode

Cook Mode is enabled by default. To configure:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Find Cook Mode
  3. Toggle on or off
  4. Customize button text if desired
  5. Save

How Customers Use It

Activating Cook Mode

  1. Customer views a recipe
  2. Clicks the "Cook Mode" button
  3. Recipe switches to cooking view

Navigating Steps

  • Next Step: Tap/click to advance
  • Previous Step: Go back
  • Exit: Return to normal view

Features Active in Cook Mode

  • Screen stays awake (on supported devices)
  • Large, readable text
  • One step visible at a time
  • Ingredient checklist available
  • Simple navigation

Cook Mode Display

Step View

Each direction step displays:

  • Step number prominently
  • Direction text in large font
  • Step image (if available)
  • Navigation controls

Ingredient Access

Customers can:

  • View full ingredient list
  • Check off items as they're used
  • Return to current step

Customizing Cook Mode Text

Change the button text:

  1. Go to Settings
  2. Find Language Settings
  3. Customize "Cook Mode" text
  4. Save

For example:

  • "Start Cooking"
  • "Modo Cocina" (Spanish)
  • "Begin Recipe"

Best Practices

Write Cook Mode-Friendly Directions

  • One action per step
  • Clear, concise language
  • Include visual cues for doneness
  • Specify temperatures and times

Add Step Images

Step images (Advanced plan) enhance Cook Mode by showing:

  • What each step should look like
  • Proper technique
  • Expected results

Test Your Recipes

Try Cook Mode with your own recipes to ensure:

  • Steps flow logically
  • Nothing is unclear
  • Images help (if used)

Mobile Optimization

Cook Mode is especially useful on mobile devices in the kitchen:

  • Works on phones and tablets
  • Touch-friendly navigation
  • Responsive layout
  • Screen wake feature helps prevent timeout

Browser Support

Screen wake feature works on:

  • Chrome (desktop and mobile)
  • Safari (iOS)
  • Edge
  • Most modern browsers

Older browsers will still show Cook Mode but may not keep the screen awake.

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