Convection Cooking
Convection cooking combines hot air movement by means of a fan with the regular
features (broil, bake and toast). Convection cooking provides faster cooking in many
cases than regular radiant types toaster ovens. The fan gently circulates air to every
area of the food, quickly browning, crisping and sealing in moisture and flavor. It
produces more even temperature all around the food by air movement, so that food
cooks/bakes/broils evenly versus the normal ovens hot and cold spots. The convection
feature allows cooking/baking at lower temperatures, which saves energy and helps
keep the kitchen cooler. With the Convection Oven you will see about a 25 to 30%
decrease in cooking temperature and a 20 to 25% decrease in cooking time when
compared to a conventional oven.
Read all the sections of this booklet and follow all the instructions carefully.
Before Using Your Convection Oven with Burners
1.
Read all of the instructions included in this manual.
2.
Make sure that the oven is unplugged and the Operation Control Knob is in the
“OFF” position.
3.
Wash all the accessories in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher.
4.
Thoroughly dry all accessories and re-assemble in oven. Plug oven into outlet
and you are ready to use your new Convection Oven with Burners.
5.
After re-assembling your oven, we recommend that you run it at the highest
temperature (450° F.) on the Toast Function for approximately 15 minutes to
eliminate any packing residue that may remain after shipping. This will also
remove all traces of odor initially present.
6.
We recommend that you also turn the burners on for about 10 minutes to
eliminate any packing residue that may remain after shipping.
Please Note:
Initial start-up operation may result in minimal smell and smoke
(about 15 minutes). This is normal and harmless. It is due to
burning of the protective substance applied to the heating
elements in the factory.
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Using Your Convection Oven with Burners
Please familiarize yourself with the following oven functions and accessories prior to
first use:
•
Temperature Control
- Choose the desired temperature from
150°
to
450° F
for
baking, broiling, toasting or grilling.
•
Function Control
- This oven is equipped with six positions for a variety of cooking
needs:
Bake w/Convection
- Cakes, pies, cookies, poultry, beef, pork, etc.
Toast
- Bread, muffins, frozen waffles, etc.
Rotisserie w/Convection
- Cook up to a 3-lb roast or chicken.
Broil
- For broiling fish, steak, poultry, pork chops, etc
Defrost w/Convection
- Fan circulates air for defrosting meats or poultry.
Grill w/Convection
- For grilling fish, steak, sandwiches, bacon, etc.
•
Operation Control
– You can select either the oven or the cooktops. You can either
use one or both of the cooktops at the same time but not together with the oven.
•
Convection Fan
- The convection fan works automatically on Bake, Grill, Rotisserie
and Defrost settings.
•
Power “On” Light
– It is illuminated whenever the appliance is in use.
•
Broiler Pan/Drip Tray
– For use when broiling and roasting meat, poultry, fish and
various other foods. Also to be used when using the Rotisserie to catch the
drippings.
Roasting In Your Oven
Roast your favorite cut of meat to perfection. The oven can cook up to an 6-lb.
chicken or turkey and up to a 4-lb. roast. A guide has been provided to assist you with
roasting times. However, we suggest that you periodically check the cooking progress
with a meat thermometer. For best results we recommend that you preheat the oven
for 15 minutes on 450°. We do not recommend the use of oven roasting bags or glass
containers in the oven.
Never
use plastic cardboard, paper or anything similar in the
oven.
Operation
• Place the wire rack in the oven at the lowest position.
• Place food to be cooked in any roasting pan. If you wish to use the broil pan, then
you do not need to insert the wire rack because the broil pan supports itself on the
oven support guides.
• Set the Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature.
• Turn the Function Control Knob to
Convection Baking
.
• Set the Operation Control to the “Oven On” position.
• Always use oven mitts to help you slide the roast in and out of the oven is wish to
check on the cooking progress.
• When cooking is complete, turn the Operation Control Knob to the “Off” position.
Roasting Guide
MEAT
OVEN TEMP
BEEF ROAST
325
PORK ROAST
325
HAM
325
CHICKEN
350
TURKEY
350
20-25 min.
20-25 min.
TIME PER LB.
25-30 min.
40-45 min.
35-40 min.
Note: All roasting times are based on meats at refrigerator temperature.
Frozen meats may take considerably longer. Therefore, use of a
meat thermometer is highly recommended.
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Cooking results may vary, adjust these times to your individual requirements.
CAUTION: When sliding trays out of oven, always support the
rack. Always use an oven mitt when removing hot items from
the oven.
