Dacor ECD Series, ECS Series, MCD Series, MCS Series, PCD Series, PCS Series Use And Care Manual

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Dacor ECD Series, ECS Series, MCD Series, MCS Series, PCD Series, PCS Series Use And Care Manual Manual pdf 11 page image

9oven operatIonDelay Timed Cookingthis function allows the user to finish and/or start a cookingcycle automatically. it is especially useful for preparing meals inadvance or cooking while you are at work or play. timed cookingcan only be used with standard bake, Pure Convection andconvection bake modes. timed cooking does not function in thebroil modes.Important:CooK tIm• E refers to the length of the cooking cycle. it doesnot refer to the start time.the time required to pre-heat the oven must be included in•the CooK tIme. allow for about 8 to 12 minutes pre-heattime depending upon the temperature setting. the topelement does not come on to pre-heat in the delay mode, soyou will not pre-maturely brown foods.Common Baking Problemsproblem probable Cause CorreCtIonCookies and biscuits burn on the bottom. oven door opened too often use door window to check food or setminute timer to shortest recommendedtime and check food when timer beeps.incorrect rack position being used. Pan tooclose to bake element.Change rack position. use PureConvection mode.Standard bake or convection bake modebeing used.use Pure Convection mode.Cookies and biscuits are too brown on top. Rack position being used is too high. Change rack position.Food was placed in the oven duringpre-heat.wait until oven is pre-heatedCakes burn on the sides or are not done incenter.oven was too hot. Reduce temperature.Cakes crack on top. oven temperature was too high. Reduce temperature.Cakes are not level. oven and/or oven rack was not level. Level oven and rack as needed.Pies burn around edges or are not donein center.oven was too hot. Reduce temperature.Dark, heat absorbing pan being used. use shiny, reflective pans.Pies are too light in color on top. oven was not hot enough. increase oven temperature.oven and/or rack over crowded. Reduce number of pans.to operate the oven in standard broil or convection broilmodes:Close the door tightly.1.Press the2. broIl or ConveCtIon broIl key.Press the3. TIME • TEMP + or TIME • TEMP – key and thedefault temperature setting “hI” will be displayed. “hI” isequivalent to 555˚F.if a temperature other than4. “hI” is desired, press the tIme• TEMP – key to reduce the temperature. Six seconds aftersetting the temperature, the “on” indicator will light up in theclock display, the broiler element will begin heating.Dacor recommends that you set the minute timer(s) to time5.the broiling process (see page 11).when the minute timer expires and/or the food is cooked,6.press the CANCEL • SECURE key to turn off the oven.the cooling fan will continue to run for 30 to 45 minutesdepending upon the length and temperature of the broilingprocess.broIlIng tIps:always use a broiler pan and grill to provide drainage for1.excess fat and grease. Doing so will reduce spatter, smokeand flare-ups.Pre-heat the broiler for 10 minutes prior to cooking.2.Begin with a room temperature broiler pan for even cooking.3.use tongs or a spatula to turn and remove meats. Never4.pierce meat with a fork. the natural juices will escape.Broil food on the first side for slightly more than half of the5.recommended time, then season and turn. Season thesecond side just before removing.to prevent sticking, lightly grease the broiler grill. Excess6.grease will result in heavy smoke. For easier cleaning,remove the broiler pan and grill when the food is removed.while the pan and grill are still warm, soak the pan and grillin a solution of hot water and dishwashing liquid, then scrubthem with an abrasive pad.warnIngFood safety is an important consideration when using delayedcooking modes. to avoid potential sickness and spoiling of food,take the following steps:avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the•cooking cycle to begin. typical foods to avoid include thosecontaining eggs and dairy products, cream soups, andcooked or uncooked meats, poultry and fish.if cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold•or frozen food into the oven. Most unfrozen foods shouldnever stand in the oven for more than two hours beforecooking begins.Do not allow foods to remain in the oven more than one•hour after completion of the cooking cycle. when thetemperature drops below 140˚, bacteria can develop.