The proofing feature maintains a warmenvironment useful for rising yeast-leavenedproducts.1 Place the covered dough in a dish in theoven on rack B or C.NOTE: For best results, cover the dough with a clothor with greased plastic wrap (the plastic may need tobe anchored underneath the container so the ovenfan will not blow it off).2 Press the WARM/PROOF pad twice and thenthe START pad.The display will read “PrF” (proof).The oven interior light turns on and remainson during proofing.The proofing feature automatically providesthe desired temperature for proofing andtherefore does not have a temperatureadjustment.3 Set the TIMER ON/OFF for a maximumof 1 hour. Depending upon the recipe, breadmay complete proofing in less than 1 hour.Check bread as needed for progress.4 After 1 hour of proofing, press theCLEAR/OFF pad. If proofing is notcomplete, leave the bread in the closedoven until it reaches the desired height.• To avoid lowering the oven temperature andlengthening proofing time, do not open theoven door unnecessarily.• Check bread products early to avoidover-proofing.NOTES:• Do not use the proofing mode for warming food orkeeping food hot. The proofing oven temperature isnot hot enough to hold foods at safe temperatures.Use the WARM feature to keep food warm.• Proofing feature on upper oven only.• Proofing will not operate when oven is above125°F. “HOT” will show in the display.NOTE:Set the oven to PROOF for a maximumof 1 hour, then leave the bread in theclosed oven until it reaches the desiredheight. Using PROOF in excess of 1 hourmay kill the yeast.33ProofingWall OvenHow to setthe ovenfor proofing