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The oven features an automatic Preheat cycle that rapidly brings the oven chamber up to temperature. Simply by choosing a cooking mode
and setting a temperature, the oven will automatically perform the Preheat function. The Preheat cycle operates in Standard Bake, Pure
Convection™ and Convection Bake modes. There is no Preheat cycle for the Broil or Convection Broil modes.
Typically, 7 to 10 minutes are required to preheat the oven to 350˚F, and 11 to 14 minutes are necessary to reach 425˚F. Preheat times will be
greater in those areas in which the electrical supply is less than 240 volts or 208 volts
Preheating the Oven
NOTES:
1. For faster heat up, the broil element comes on during Preheat. For best results, allow the oven to preheat prior to placing food inside.
2. The Preheat cycle is disabled during “PROBE” cooking. For best results, allow the oven to preheat in the desired mode prior to
pressing the “PROBE” key.
The clock features two timers that may be used to time cooking or other processes up to 11 hours, 50 minutes in length.
To use the Minute Timer function, follow these steps:
1. Press the touch pad labeled “TIMER 1”, or “TIMER 2”. The clock will display “00:00”, and “TIMER 1”, or
“TIMER 2” will flash.
2. Press the “+” pad until the desired time is displayed on the clock.
3. After “TIMER 1” has expired, the clock will sound off with one second beeps and “TIMER 1” will appear in the display. After the
“TIMER 2” minute timer has expired, the clock will sound alternating one and two second beeps and “TIMER 2” will appear in the
display. The beeper can be silenced by pressing the “TIMER” touch pad while the beeper is sounding.
Using the Minute Timers
IMPORTANT:
Cancellation of the Minute Timer does not turn off the oven if it is operating. You must manually shut the oven off by pressing the
“CANCEL•SECURE” touch pad. (See the Delay Timed Cooking section for automatic oven turn on and turn off.)
NOTES:
1. To view the current time of day rather than the remaining time on the Minute timer, just press the “CLOCK” touch pad. To change back
to a Minute Timer display, press the “TIMER 1” or “TIMER 2” touch pad.
2. To cancel the Minute Timer while in progress, press the “TIMER 1 or 2” touch pad two times. The clock display will return to the time of
day.
3. The Minute timers may be used at the same time as Delay Timed Cooking or Self-Clean.
4. The Minute Timers will beep for 2 minutes (if not cancelled) before automatically shutting off.
5. Pressing the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad when the beeper is sounding will cancel both the beeper and the cooking function.
Securing the Controls
To avoid accidentally turning the oven on, activate the “SECURE” feature. Press and hold the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad for approximately three
seconds. This will disable the control panel and allow cleaning the controls without accidentally starting any functions. Three beeps will sound
and “OFF” will appear in the display when the control panel has been secured.
To re-activate the control panel, again push and hold the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad for three seconds. Three beeps will sound and the “OFF”
will disappear from the display.
Baking/Roasting
In addition to the conventional radiant-heat Standard Bake mode, your DACOR oven offers two convection baking modes: Pure Convection™
and Convection Bake. All modes can be used to successfully prepare meals using standard recipes or your own personal favorites.
Because of variations in food density, surface texture and consistency, there are a few foods that may be prepared more successfully in the
Standard Bake mode. For this reason, Standard Bake mode is recommended when preparing baked goods such as custard. The user may find
other foods that are also prepared more consistently in Standard Bake mode. This is perfectly normal.
1. As a general rule, to convert conventional Standard Bake recipes to convection recipes, reduce
temperature by 25˚F and the cooking time by approximately 10%.
2. Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to
convection modes. If unsure how to convert a recipe, begin by preparing the recipe in Standard Bake mode. After achieving
acceptable results this way, follow the convection guidelines listed. If the food is not prepared to your satisfaction during this first
convection trial, adjust only one recipe variable at a time (such as cooking time, rack position or temperature) and repeat the
convection test. If necessary, continue adjusting one recipe variable at a time until satisfactory results are achieved. Common
Baking Problems, for additional information.
3. Do not open the oven door frequently during baking. Look through the door window to check the progress of baking whenever
possible.
4. Use the Minute Timers to time baking functions