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*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to avoid discoloration.
**12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.
Thaw and Serve
(on some models)
Use Thaw and Serve to thaw frozen foods that require thawing,
but not cooking, before serving.
IMPORTANT: This feature is not meant for thawing meats or
other foods that need to be cooked before serving.
To Set Thaw-Serve:
1. Place food in the oven on rack 2.
2. Press CONVECT.
3. Use the right Quickset pad to scroll to THAW-SERVE.
4. Select THAW-SERVE using the left Quickset pad.
5. Select thaw time using the Quickset pads.
OR
Enter the desired time using the number pads.
6. Press ENTER to set. “THAW-SERVE,” “COOK TIME” and the
cook time countdown will be displayed.
7. If thawing is complete before time elapses, press the
CANCEL pad and remove food from the oven. When the time
has elapsed, the oven will turn off and beep.
Pears*
Bartlett
Peel, halve and core.
24 to 36
Soft and pliable
Pineapple
Fresh or canned
Wash peel and remove thorny
eyes. Slice lengthwise and remove
the small core. Cut crosswise into
½" (12.0 mm) slices.
Canned: 14 to 18
Fresh: 12 to 16
Soft and pliable
Orange and
Lemon peel
Select rough-skinned fruit.
Do not dry the peel of fruit
marked “color added.”
Wash well. Thinly peel the outer
¹⁄₁₆
" to
¹⁄₈
" (1.5 mm to 3.0 mm) of
the peel.
1 to 2
Tough to brittle
VEGETABLES
Tomatoes
Plum, Roma
Halve, remove seeds. Place skin
side up on rack. Prick skins.
12 to 18
Tough to crisp
Carrots
Danvers Half Long,
Imperator, Red Cored
Chantenay
Do not use carrots with woody
fiber or pithy core. Wash, trim tops
and peel if desired. Slice
crosswise of diagonally into
¼" (6.0 mm) slices. Steam blanch
for 3 min.
4 to 8
Tough to brittle
Hot Peppers
Ancho, Anaheim
Wash, halve and seed. Prick skin
several times.
4 to 6
Pods should appear
shriveled, dark red and
crisp.
HERBS
Parsley, Mint,
Cilantro, Sage,
Oregano
Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with a
paper towel. Leave stems on until
leaves are dry, then discard.
1 to 3
Brittle and crumbly
Basil
Cut leaves 3" to 4" (7.6 cm to
10.2 cm) from top of plant just as
buds appear. Rinse leaves in cold
water.
2 to 5
Brittle and crumbly
FOOD
VARIETIES BEST FOR
DRYING
PREPARATION
APPROX. DRY
TIME AT 140°F
(60°C) [HOURS]**
TEST FOR DONENESS
AT MINIMUM DRY TIME
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
