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Dacor MRE30 Manual

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    Millennia & preference electric & dual-fuel range cooking guide family-owned. American-made..

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    Delicious. Sizzling. Professional chef-style results. Right from your dacor range! Your new range offers one of the best convection cooking systems available – dacor’s exclusive 4-part pure convection™ system. You now have the power to use any rack position and use the full space of the oven, while ...

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    Quick reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 selecting a baking mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Main entrees pure convection™ prime rib roast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 roasted rosemary lemon chicken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36...

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    1 to set the clock: • press clock on control panel. • press up/down arrows to reach correct time. (note: “a.M.” and “p.M.” will show while you are setting the clock but not when the time is displayed on the control panel.) to bake, pure convection™ or convection bake: • press desired cooking mode. •...

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    2 pure convection™ this mode uses a third element, located behind the baffle in the back of the oven chamber, and does not draw direct heat from the bottom nor top elements. Air is circulated by the convection fan. Pure convection™ provides the most even heat from rack-to-rack and is recommended for...

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    3 selecting a baking mode why use pure convection™? Pure convection™ uses a third heating element that surrounds the convection fan in the back of the oven. The oven’s baffle and filter separates the food from the heat source. The filter purifies the heated air as it is pulled in through the fan and...

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    4 1. In all ovens, rack positions count up from the bottom, rack 1 is the bottom; rack 6 is the top. 2. Oven temperatures range from 135˚f – 555˚f, and can be set in 5- degree increments. 3. Except for standard broiling, always allow the oven to preheat fully before adding food. For delicate baked i...

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    5 1. Always use pure convection™, unless noted differently in the charts below. 2. Center the pans on the rack for best baking results. 3. Allow oven to preheat an additional 20-30 minutes after the preheat tone when multirack-baking delicate items such as cookies and cakes. This will help the tempe...

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    6 1. Convert conventional standard bake recipes to convection recipes by reducing the temperature 25 degrees and the cooking time by 10-15%. 2. Always roast meats fat-side up using a v-shaped-rack roasting pan that fits the size of the food being prepared (use the bottom broiler pan that came with y...

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    7 holiday roasting tips here area few turkey tips that may come in handy during the holidays. As a good rule of thumb, plan on serving 1 pound of turkey per person. This will allow some extras for the big eaters and leftovers for fabulous turkey sandwiches after the holidays. What’s the largest-size...

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    8 holiday roasting tips roasting unstuffed turkeys 1. Place turkey on a roasting rack above a roasting pan. Use a roasting pan that allows for at least 3 ⁄ 4 of the turkey to be exposed above the sides of the pan. This allows the convection air to flow freely around the bird, giving it a nice, brown...

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    9 other helpful roasting hints 1. Spray roasting rack and roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray. This will make cleaning up easier. 2. Rinse and pat dry the turkey with paper towels. 3. An olive oil rub helps seal in the juices and aids in browning the turkey. Please refer to the recipes below fo...

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    10 broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods. In broiling, the heat source radiates from above in the oven chamber to cook foods with a dry and intense heat. This high heat sears the outside, sealing the juices inside the meat. Foods that can be broiled should be tender, should hav...

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    Food pan size mode/rack conv temp & time standard bake time & temp use rack position 1 or 2 angel food cake 10" tube pan pure conv-3 350˚f 40-45 min lowest rack position 350˚f 45-50 min bacon jelly roll pan or half sheet pan with rim pure conv-3 375˚f 20-25 min 400˚f 30-35 min bagels, after boiling ...

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    Food pan size mode/rack conv temp & time standard bake time & temp use rack position 1 or 2 cinnamon rolls cookie sheet pure conv-3 375˚f 20-25 min 400˚f 25-30 min cobbler baking dish pure conv-3 400˚f 20-25 min 425˚f 30 min coffee cakes 9" round pan pure conv-3 325˚f 40-45 min 350˚f 45-50 min cooki...

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    Food pan size mode/rack conv bake temp & time standard bake time & temp use rack position 1 or 2 meatballs, frozen cookie sheet pure conv-3 350˚f 20-25 min 375˚f 30-35 min meatloaf 9" x 5" loaf pan conv bake-2 325˚f 35-40 min 350˚f 45-55 min meringue- cookies cookie sheet pure conv & conv bake- not ...

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    Food pan size mode/rack conv bake temp & time standard bake time & temp use rack position 1 or 2 soufflÉs large soufflé dish or small glass dishes pure conv-3 350˚f 25 min for large dishes; 13-14 min for small dishes 375˚f 30 min for large dishes; 15 min for small dishes sweet breads, stollen cookie...

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    15 food item pan size & type number of pans best rack mode rack convection temp. (f) convection time (min) 12" round frozen pizza cookie sheet 2 conv bake (rotate halfway through) 2,4 375˚ 25-30 min bacon cookie sheet with rim 3 pure conv 1,3,5 375˚ 30-35 min biscotti cookie sheet 2 pure conv 2,4 35...

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    16 type & cut weight (lbs.) conv mode conv temp. (˚f) and rack position conv time (minutes per lb.) standard bake temp. (˚f) use rack 1 standard bake time (minutes per lb.) minimum internal temp. (˚f) beef rib roast -medium rare -medium -well done 4-6 lbs. Pure conv 350˚ 1 or 2 24 26 28 375˚ 30 35 4...

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    17 roasted vegetable guidelines vegetable preparation mode / temp (˚f) cooking time asparagus snap off woodsy stem. Blanch in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Pure conv 400 10 min beets wrap in foil. Peel after roasting. Standard bake 350 1 hr brussels sprouts lightly grease casserole dish. Pure conv ...

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    18 type & cut weight best rack position broiling temp. (°f) standard broil 1st side 2nd side 1" thick sirloin beef steak -rare -medium -well done 10 oz. 4 hi 5 6 7 4 5 6 3 ⁄ 4 " thick t-bone beef steak -rare -medium -well done 10 oz. 4 hi 3 4 5 2 4 6 1" thick sirloin steak kabobs on skewers 12 oz. 4...

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    Appetizers and side dish recipes.

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    Recipes oven braised shrimp scampi this dish works well as an appetizer or can be mixed in with angel hair pasta for a meal. 1 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 1 ⁄ 4 cup butter 3 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 tbsp. Minced garlic (about 4 cloves) 1 tbsp. Minced fresh ginger 1 ⁄ 2 cup italian parsle...

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    Recipes 21 spinach artichoke dip 8 ounce box frozen chopped spinach or 2 cups fresh chopped spinach 1 (15 oz.) jar artichoke hearts 3 cups mayonnaise 1-2 tbsp. Garlic, minced 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded salt and pepper, to taste preheat oven to 350˚f on pure convection™. Drain and rinse chopped ...

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    Recipes 22 sage stuffing if using earthenware, enamel-coated steel or other heavy ceramic bakeware, use convection bake. The heat will transfer better when using this mode. 12 slices day-old bread, cut into 1 ⁄ 2 " cubes 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups white onion, chopped 3 ⁄ 4 cup celery, s...

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    Recipes 23 teriyaki shrimp kabobs teriyaki sauce: for kabobs: 1 cup soy sauce 1 pound large shrimp (31 to 40 count), peeled and deveined 3 cloves garlic, mashed 1 package cherry tomatoes (about 20) 2 tbsp. Fresh ginger, minced 2 green bell peppers, cut into large pieces 2 tbsp. Sugar 1 large white o...

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    Recipes 24 grilled asparagus this recipe uses dacor’s grill accessory-ag11-13 for the rsd30 range. The intense cooktop heat gives the asparagus beautiful markings and a smoky flavor. Since the grill is one solid piece and has a high-temperature nonstick coating on it, clean up is easy! If you have a...

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    Sauces, soups and stews recipes.

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    Recipes 26 stan joseph’s vinha d’alhos (portuguese marinated pork) this is a wonderful, flavorful recipe developed by stan joseph, dacor’s founder and 1st chef. It has been a traditional holiday recipe in his family for years, and we are happy to pass it on to you! 4 pound rolled, boneless pork roas...

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    Recipes 27 osso buco osso buco is traditionally cooked with veal shanks, and is braised over a cooktop for hours and hours to develop the flavor. Since this stew is completely covered and then placed in the oven, i prefer to use standard bake on all oven types. By using this indirect heat, no scorch...

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    Recipes 28 bordelaise sauce 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups beef stock 3 ⁄ 4 cup dry red wine 2 tbsp. Shallot, finely chopped 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Fresh thyme, crushed 1 bay leaf 3 tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened 2 tbsp. All-purpose flour 1 tbsp. Chopped fresh parsley in a medium saucepan, melt 1 tbsp. Butter. Add shallot and c...

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    Quick breads and yeast breads recipes.

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    Recipes 30 mrs. Gleason’s homemade yeast rolls 2 packages dry yeast 2 cups lukewarm water (between 105 -110˚f) 1 ⁄ 2 cup sugar 6 1 ⁄ 2 - 7 cups all-purpose flour 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Salt 1 egg, room temperature 1 ⁄ 4 cup plus 2 tbsp. Unsalted butter, softened combine dry yeast and lukewarm water in a large...

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    Recipes 31 banana bread 2 tbsp. Ground cinnamon 1 ⁄ 4 cup sugar 1 tbsp. Unsalted butter 6 ripe medium-sized bananas 1 cup butter 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 3 tbsp. Milk 1 tsp. Vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Baking powder 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Salt 1 ⁄ 2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) p...

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    Recipes 32 garlic bread 1 cup butter, softened 5-6 cloves garlic, mashed 1 large shallots, minced 1 ⁄ 2 lemon peel, finely chopped 1 ⁄ 4 – 1 ⁄ 2 cup fresh italian parsley 1 large loaves french bread, cut in half lengthwise in a large food processor combine butter, garlic, shallots, lemon peel and it...

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    Recipes 33 hapa french toast use with dacor’s griddle accessory- part number ag13 for the rsd30. For the rse30 and mre30 ranges, you can find a square griddle that is the same size as the large burner at any kitchen supply store. King’s hawaiian bread, sliced 1 ⁄ 2 " thick (makes about 8-10 slices),...

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    Recipes 34 honey wheat bread this slightly sweet wheat bread turns out beautifully on dacor’s convection bake. It rises nicely and has a crispy crust on the bottom. 2 1 ⁄ 4 cups warm water (105-115˚f) 1 ⁄ 2 cup honey 3 tbsp. Firmly packed brown sugar 2 packages dry yeast 1 cup instant nonfat dry mil...

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    Main entree recipes.

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    Recipes 36 pure convection ™ prime rib roast this roast cooks best on pure convection™ because it will cook faster and give the roast a beautiful sear. Be sure to raise the roast on a v- shaped rack so the convection air can circulate around the meat. Approximate prep time: 10 minutes approximate co...

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    Recipes 37 pure convection ™ roasted turkey 12-15 pound fresh turkey 3 ⁄ 4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp. Fresh rosemary, chopped, plus 2 whole sprigs 1 tbsp. Fresh thyme, chopped 2 tbsp. Fresh sage, chopped 1 ⁄ 2 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped salt, as needed black pepper, as needed 1 white onion, peele...

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    Recipes 38 curry pork tenderloin 2 pork tenderloins, about 3 ⁄ 4 pound each 1 ⁄ 2 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp. Madras curry powder 1 tsp. Ground black pepper 1 tbsp. Fresh gingerroot, minced 1 tbsp. Garlic, minced rub pork tenderloin lightly with vegetable oil. Make a rub out of curry powder, black pep...

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    Recipes 39 buffalo chicken pizza dough: 1 1 ⁄ 4 cups warm water 1 tbsp. Active dry yeast 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Sugar 1 tbsp. Olive oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. Salt toppings: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 tbsp. Oil 1 ⁄ 2 cup hot sauce 2 tbsp. Butter, melted 1 ⁄ 2 red onion, chopped 2 stalks cel...

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    Recipes 40 hickory-smoked steaks 4 new york steaks, about 1" thick (10-12 ounces each) 1 tbsp. Hickory-smoked salt seasoning 1 ⁄ 2 tbsp. Garlic powder 1 ⁄ 2 tbsp. Cracked black pepper season the steaks liberally with hickory-smoked salt, garlic powder, and cracked black pepper. Place steaks on broil...

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    Recipes 41 salmon fillets with lemon dill beurre blanc beurre blanc is a wonderful butter-based sauce. It is very delicate and can “break” easily, meaning that the acids (lemon and wine) will separate out from the butter. Our simmer plate will hold this delicate sauce for 20 minutes without breaking...

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    Recipes 42 chicken marsala 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 ⁄ 4 cup all purpose flour 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Dried marjoram 1 ⁄ 8 tsp. Salt 1 ⁄ 8 tsp. Black pepper 1 cup fresh button mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp. Green onions, minced 3 tbsp. Unsalted butter, divided 1 ⁄ 4 cup chicken broth 1 ⁄ 4 cup dry marsa...

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    Dessert recipes.

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    Recipes 44 cream cheese pound cake using timed delay feature this recipe, along with others that require foods to be cooked in a “cold start” oven or an oven that has not been preheated, works well on our timed-delay baking feature. Nonstick cooking spray 1 ⁄ 2 pound butter (2 sticks), softened 1 ⁄ ...

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    Recipes 45 angel food cake 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups egg whites (10-12 large eggs) 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 1 cup sifted cake flour 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Cream of tartar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. Almond extract preheat oven to 350˚f on pure convection™. Let egg whites come to room temperature. Sift powdered...

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    Recipes 46 sally’s oatmeal cookies 1 cup vegetable shortening 3 ⁄ 4 cup brown sugar 3 ⁄ 4 cup granulated sugar 1 1 ⁄ 4 cups flour 1 tsp. Baking soda 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Salt 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Ground cinnamon 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. Ground allspice 3 cups rolled oats 1 ⁄ 2 cup raisins 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 ⁄ 2 cup ...

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    Recipes 47 creamy pumpkin pie pie dough: 1 cup all- purpose flour 1 ⁄ 2 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes 1 ⁄ 4 cup ice cold water filling: 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. Pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp. Cinnamon, 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. Ginger, ...

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    Recipes 48 toasted coconut crème brulee 6 (4-ounce) broil proof ceramic dishes 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups sweetened flake coconut 5 egg yolks 1 ⁄ 3 cup sugar 1 ⁄ 8 tsp. Salt 1 ⁄ 2 vanilla bean 1 ⁄ 2 cup superfine sugar* or brown sugar preheat oven to 325˚f on standard bake. Place coconut flakes on a ...

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    49 cookies and biscuits burnt on the bottom oven door opened too often dark, absorbent pan was used incorrect rack position being used and pan is too close to the heat source standard bake or convection bake mode is being used pan is too large and too close to element set minute timer to shortest re...

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    50 cookies are too chewy too much egg high sugar and liquid, but low fat content overmixed decrease egg content increase fat content do not overmix when adding flour pie dough is too tough overmixing dough use minimal mixing times when adding water pie dough is crumbly not enough water; too much sho...

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    51 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon = 1 ⁄ 2 fluid ounce 4 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 4 cup 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces 5 1 ⁄ 3 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 3 cup 1 cup = 1 ⁄ 2 pint 8 tablespoons = 1 ⁄ 2 cup 2 cups = 1 pint 1 pint = 16 fluid ounces 1 quart = 32 fluid ounces 1 ⁄ 2 gallon = 64 fluid ounces 1 gallon = 12...

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    52 notes n.