Thermador PRG486WDG Instructions for Use - Page 43

One rack convection baking Level Conv bake mode 3 -- When baking on one rack, best results are obtained in the bake mode. 2 -- Roasting a turkey or a large piece of meat. Two rack convection baking Levels Conv bake mode 2 and 4 -- --- Use for cakes, cookies, biscuits, and other baked goods. Cake pans should be staggered. Cookie sheets should be placed on rack 2 directly under the one on rack 4. To bake several casseroles, frozen pies, or cakes. These two racks can also be used for a large oven meal. Three rack convection baking Levels Conv bake mode 1, 3, and 5 -- When several sheets of cookies are to Dual Fuel be baked. Place the baking sheets directly above each other on the Gas see note respective racks to allow air to flow around the baking sheets. -- Gas range rack levels for: Cookies: 2, 3, and 4 Other foods: 1, 3, and 5 Dehydrating foods with convection bake Use the convection bake to dry and preserve fruits and vegetables. Tips: • Drying times vary depending on the moisture and sugar content of the food, the size of the pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity in the air. • Dry most fruits and vegetables at 150°F (66°C). • Check food at the minimum drying time. • It is best to use drying racks (not included) so that air can flow around the food. Do not place food directly on a baking sheet or pan. Food needs to be elevated to ensure even drying. • Multiple drying racks can be used simultaneously. • Racks 2 and 4 or 1, 3 and 5 can be used for multiple rack dehydrating. Use rack 3 if only dehydrating one rack. • Dehydrating meat is not recommended due to food safety concerns. • Consult a food preservation book, county Cooperative Extension Office or library for additional information. Convection bake dehydration recommendations Food Preparation Approx. time (hrs) Doneness test Apple, ¼'' slices Bananas, ¼'' slices Cherries Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water Dipped in ¼ cup lemon juice and 2 cups water Wash and towel dry. For fresh cherries, remove pits 8 - 15 8 - 15 7 - 18 Slightly pliable Slightly pliable Pliable leathery, chewy Orange peels Orange part of skin thinly peeled from oranges. Orange slices ¼'' slices of orange 1 - 4 9 - 16 Dry and brittle Skins are dry and brittle, fruit is slightly moist Pineapple rings Towel dried 7 - 12 Soft and pliable Strawberries Peppers Mushrooms Tomatoes Wash and towel dry. Sliced ½'' thick, skin down on rack 9 - 17 Wash and towel dry. Remove membrane of peppers, 1'' coarsely chopped pieces 13 - 17 Wash and towel 5 - 12 dry. Cut thin slices, 1/8'' thick Wash and towel 5 - 12 dry. Cut thin slices, 1/8'' thick, drain well Dry and brittle Leathery with no moisture inside Tough and leathery, dry Dry, brick red color Page. 42