Dacor MCS130S Use and Care Guide - Page 9

1. Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the cooking cycle to begin. Typical foods to avoid include those containing eggs and dairy products, cream soups, and cooked or uncooked meats, poultry and fish stand in the oven for more than two hours before cooking begins. 2. If cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold or frozen food into the oven. Most unfrozen foods should never stand in the oven for more than two hours before cooking begins. 3. Do not allow foods to remain in the oven more than one hour after completion of the cooking cycle. When the temperature drops below 140 °, bacteria can develop. To use Timed Cooking, follow these steps: (This mode will begin cooking immediately and turn off at the desired time.) 1. Position oven rack(s) at the proper height(s). 2. Place the food onto the center of the oven rack(s). 3. Select the desired cooking mode and temperature. 4. Press the "COOK TIME" pad and "TIME" will appear in the clock display. Press the "TIME,TEMP" "+" pad to set the length of time that the food will be cooked. The "COOK TIME" can be set from 5 minutes to 11 hours, 50 minutes. 5. After the "COOK TIME" has expired, the clock will beep three times, and "Hold" will be displayed. If cooking in a convection mode, the convection fan will also turn off at this time. While in "Hold" mode, the oven temperature will be maintained at 150°F for a period of two hours. "Hold" mode can be cancelled by pressing the "CANCEL,SECURE" touch pad. The cooling fan will continue to run depending upon the length and temperature of the cooking process. To use Timed Cooking, follow these steps: (This mode allows the cooking process to start at a later time and finish at the desired time.) 1. Follow steps ! thru 4 in the previous instructions for Timed Cooking. 2. Press the "STOP TIME" touch pad, and "STOP" will appear in the clock display. Press the "TIME,TEMP" "+" pad to enter the time of day that you wish the oven to shut off. "DELAY" will now be displayed. The oven will calculate the correct "START TIME." After the "COOK TIME" has expired, the clock will beep three times, and "Hold" will be displayed. If cooking in a convection mode, the convection fan will also turn off at this time. While in "Hold" mode, the oven temperature will be maintained at 150°F for a period of two hours. "Hold" mode can be cancelled by pressing the "CANCEL,SECURE" touch pad. The cooling fan will continue to run depending upon the length and temperature of the cooking process. DELAYED TIMED COOKING TIPS: 1. Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast in Delay Timed Cooking. These foods will not rise properly. 2. Remember that "COOK TIME" refers to the length of the cooking cycle. It does not refer to the start time! 3. The time required to preheat the oven must be included in the "COOK TIME." Thus, the "COOK TIME" should be increased by about 8 to 12 minutes depending upon the temperature setting. The top element does not come on to preheat in the Delay Mode, so you will not pre-maturety brown foods. I Dehydratin g/Defrosting i The oven can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at low heat settings in "Pure Convection TM''mode. Follow these steps to dehydrate or defrost foods: 1. Position oven rack(s) at the proper height(s). 2. Place the food onto the center of the oven rack. (For dehydrating, prepare food as recommended then place food onto a drying rack.) 3. Press the "PURE CONVECTION TM''pad. 4. Set the temperature to 135°F. This is the minimum temperature that can be set. (For dehydrating, a higher temperature setting may be required. Follow the recommended temperature for the type of food being prepared.) 5. It is recommended that the user set the Minute Timer(s) to time the process. I Br°iling i Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and fish. Broiling in the oven is completed with the oven door completely shut, It is normal and necessary for some smoke to be present to give the food a broiled flavor. The broil temperature may be adjusted in 5°F increments from 135°F up to the maximum setting of "HI". The "HI" setting is equivalent to 555°R Snn0 '1-I. I-!1-! ON ON Clock Displaying Broil (double oven) Follow these steps to operate the oven in Standard Broil or Convection Broil modes: 1. Close the door tightly. 2. Press the "BROIL" or "CONVECTION BROIL" pad. 3. Press the "TIME,TEMP" "+" or "-" pad and the default temperature setting "H!" will be displayed. "HI" is equivalent to 555°F. 4. If a temperature other than "HI" is desired, press the "TIME,TEMP" "-" pad to reduce the temperature. Six seconds after setting the temperature, the "ON" indicator will light up in the clock display, the broiler element will begin heating, and the cooling fan will turn on. 5. It is recommended that the user set the Minute Timer(s) to time the broiling process. 6. When the Minute Timer expires and/or the food is cooked, press the "CANCEL,SECURE" touch pad to turn off the oven. The cooling fan will continue to run for 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the length and temperature of the broiling process. BROILING TIPS: 1. Always use a broiler pan and grill to provide drainage for excess fat and grease. This will reduce spatter, smoke and flareups. 2. Pre-heat the broiler for 10 minutes prior to cooking. 3. Begin with a room temperature broiler pan for even cooking. 4. Use tongs or a spatula to turn and remove meats. Never pierce meat with a fork as this allows juices to escape. 5. Broil food on the first side for slightly more than half of the recommended time, then season and turn. Season the second side just before removing. 6. To prevent sticking, lightly grease the broiler grill. Excess grease will result in heavy smoke. For easier cleaning, remove the broiler pan and grill when the food is removed. While the pan and grill are still warm, soak the pan and grill in a solution of hot water and dishwashing liquid, then scrub them with an abrasive pad. 7. To prevent sticking, lightly grease the broiler grill. Excess grease will result in heavy smoke. [_ WARNINGS: 1. To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off all controls and ensure the oven is cool before cleaning. 2. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, waxes, polishes, or commercial oven cleaners to clean the oven. Read and follow the CARE AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure that proper oven operation and appearance will be maintained throughout the lifetime of the product. Several materials and finishes are used in the oven. Each material and finish must be properly cleaned according to the following recommendations. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in permanent damage to the oven. I[ Control Panel i To avoid accidentally turning the oven on while cleaning the control panel, activate the "Secure" feature. Press and hold the "CANCEL,SECURE" pad for approximately three seconds. This will disable the control panel and allow cleaning the controls without accidentally starting any functions. "OFF" will appear in the display when the control panel has been secured.