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Timed/Delay Cooking
Timed Cooking allows the oven(s) to cook for a set length of time.
Delay Cooking allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain
time of day, Delay start should not be used for food such as
breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
Timed Cooking is available on most cycles except Self-Clean,
Bread Proof, and Keep Warm.
Delay Cooking is available on the Bake, Convect Bake, and
Convect Roast cycles.
To Set a Cook Time:
1. Press the button for any cooking function except Self-Clean,
Bread Proof or Keep Warm.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the
one displayed then press START.
2. Press COOK TIME.
3. Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.
4. Press START.
The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.
To Set a Delay Cooking Time:
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of
day. See “Clock” section.
1. Press the button for any cooking function except Self-Clean,
Bread Proof or Keep Warm.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the
one displayed then press START.
2. Press DELAY START.
3. Press number pads to enter the delay start time. The delay
start time is the amount of time by which you want to delay
the start.
4. Press START.
5. Press the number pads to enter the desired length of cooking
time.
6. Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
The delay countdown appears on the oven display.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on. The cook time countdown will appear on the oven
display.
The set temperature and minute time countdown will appear
on the oven display.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.
Keep Warm™ Feature
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before
placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour;
however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the
oven during the Keep Warm™ function. For best results, cover
food.
The Keep Warm™ feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at
serving temperature.
To Use:
1. Press the KEEP WARM keypad for desired oven.
“KEEP WARM” will scroll in the upper or lower text area
(depending on oven selection), and 170°F (77°C) will be
displayed.
“Set temp or” will scroll in the selected oven text area,
followed by “Push START.”
2. Press the number pads to enter the desired temperature.
The temperature can be set from 145°F (63°C) to
190°F (85°C).
NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by
pressing the number pads to enter the desired temperature
and then START.
3. Press START.
“Warm” will appear in the selected oven text area, and the set
temperature will be displayed.
4. “WARM” and the temperature will be displayed while the
Keep Warm setting is active.
5. Place food in the oven.
6. Press OFF for the selected oven when finished.
7. Remove food from the oven.
To Cancel Keep Warm™ Feature:
Press OFF for the oven that is in use. Remove food from oven.
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.
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.