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General User Instructions
COOKING TIPS
1. Metal containers can be used in the AXP with a height no more than 1¼ inch (3.18cm). Different types of metal
conduct heat at different speeds. Aluminum heats faster than stainless steel. Avoid using silicone pans and
accessories.
2. Aluminum foil and containers with metal covers are not to be used when using microwave power.
3. Stage cooking aids in retaining the quality of frozen and delicate foods. Finishing baked goods at 0%
Microwave, Fan and IR (Radiant) is a great way to get the added browning and crisping without over cooking.
4. Take advantage of the accessories:
a. Non-Stick Basket (SB10): Aids in browning and crisping of food. Also makes cleaning up easier. Great
for breaded products like chicken fingers, fries, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers.
b. Baking Sheet (1/4 size): Great for foods that do not need directed heat from the radiant element, and
for foods that may drip any grease or any seasoning.
c. Oven Paddle (PA10): Aids in removal of sandwiches and pizza from Convection Express™ and AXP
ovens.
d. Pizza Screen: Great browning and crisping for toasted sandwiches & pizzas, or any food that needs
directed heat from the radiant element.
e. Ceramic Dish: Great for foods that need to be contained such as ready-to-serve foods, cut vegetables
or soups.
f. Pizza Stone: Aids in crisping and browning breads and pizzas.
5. The most frequently used oven temperature is 520º F (270º C). Reduce the oven temperature if the product is
cooked for an extended period of time.
6. Line the sheet pan with parchment paper for easy removal of food after heating and cleaning.
7. Muffin tins work great for individual cakes & brownies. Spray with cooking spray prior to cooking for easy re-
moval of food after heating. Not recommended for use with microwave power.
8. Frequent cleaning prevents unnecessary buildup that may affect the oven performance. (See AXP/MXP Care
and Cleaning pages 12-13).
9. Use Chemco’s Dirt Buster
III
Oven Cleaner ( Item Q 890-06) and Oven Shield Oven Protectant (Item Q959-06)
See cleaning (Pages 12-13) or another cleaning product that does not contain ammonia, phosphates, chlorine
or sodium or potassium hydroxide (lye) as they can damage critical oven parts and may void the warranty on
those parts.
10. Items will be hot when finished cooking. Be sure to use oven mit, tongs or pizza paddle to safely remove
items from the oven.
WHEN TO USE STAGE COOKING
Stage cooking enables you to use up to four different cooking cycles or stages to be used consecutively without
repeated input from the user.
Example:
Egg Rolls(Frozen), Total Cook Time: 1:30
Stage 1
Stage 2
Temperature 520° F (270°C) 520° F (270°C)
Time
1:00
:30
Microwave
100%
90%
Fan
80%
60%
Radiant
100%
100%
