UL File# E8138 Rev
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Operation cont’d
Hints & Suggestions
Convection ovens constantly circulate air over and around the product. This strips away the
thin layer of moisture and cool air from around the product allowing heat to penetrate more
quickly.
Cooking times can be shortened and cooking temperatures can be reduced.
To convert standard deck oven recipes, reduce the temperature 50
F and the time by 25%.
Make minor adjustments as necessary.
Lowering the oven temperature will result in a more even bake.
Always weigh your product. This will give you a more consistent size, color and quality.
Check the product near the end of the initial cooking cycle.
Do not open the oven doors during baking as this will change the baking characteristics of the
oven and make it difficult to determine a final program.
If the product is overdone on the outside and underdone on the inside, reduce the baking
temperature.
If the product is pulling away from the edge of the pan, the temperature is too high or the
cooking time too long.
The convection oven is a mechanical piece of equipment. The same control settings will
always give the same results. If the results vary, problems may be because of product
preparation.
If using baker’s parchment, be sure the parchment does not blow over the product. This may
create an uneven bake.
Loading
When loading and unloading the oven, stage products and racks so the oven doors are
opened for the least amount of time.
Be sure that racks are level in the oven.
Bent or warped pans may significantly affect the evenness of the cook or bake.
Load each shelf evenly. Spaces should be maintained equally between the pan and oven
walls, front and back.
Do not overload pans. This may create an uneven bake.
RANGE TOP
Various top arrangements are available, depending on specific model purchased:
12" x 24" Hot Plate.
A high temperature thermostat controls the hot plates. Temperature ranges from
0
-850
F. The hot plate is recommended for stockpots and heavy kettle work.
French Plates
. An indicating type 6-heat switch controls the French Plates. Temperature ranges from
0
-750
F. Recommended for light duty saucepans and small stockpots. They are not recommended for heavy
stockpots, heavy urns or kettles.
18" x 24" Grill Plates
. Thermostats with a temperature range of 0
-450
F control the grill plates. Set the
thermostat dial at the desired temperature. The red pilot light will be on until the desired temperature is
reached. The pilot light indicates when the plate is heating. Recommended for all heavy and light frying.
CAUTION
ALWAYS KEEP THE AREA NEAR THE APPLIANCE FREE FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND DO NOT OBSTRUCT FLOW OF
COMBUSTION OR VENTILATION AIR.
CAUTION
KEEP FLOOR IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND DRY. IF SPILLS
OCCUR, CLEAN IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID THE DANGER OF SLIPS OR
FALLS.
