Proofing Bread
Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide.
To Proof:
Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2, then place broiler pan on guide 1. See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” for diagram. Put 2 cups (500 mL) of boiling water in the broiler pan. Close the door.
1.Press BREAD PROOF.
Style 1: The display will show 100°F (38°C).
Style 2: The display will show “brd.”
2.Press START.
Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, checking after
3.Press OFF when finished proofing.
Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan(s) and cover loosely with plastic wrap, coated with cooking spray. Follow the same placement, broiler pan and water and control steps above. Before baking, remove the plastic wrap.
Timed Cooking
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.
To Set a Cook Time:
1.Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE, CONVECT ROAST, BROIL, CONVECT BROIL, or BREAD PROOF.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
2.Press COOK TIME.
3.Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.
4.Press START.
On some models, the start time, stop time and cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and
To Set a Cook Time and Stop Time (Delay Start):
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock/Timer Display” section.
1.Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
2.Press COOK TIME.
3.Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.
4.Press STOP TIME.
5.Press the number pads to enter time of day to stop.
6.Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
“DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.
On some models, the set temperature and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and
Warming Drawer
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries.
Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For smaller quantities of foods, or foods containing eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.
Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer. Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature on the HI setting.
Remove food from plastic bags and place in
Do not cover with plastic wrap.
Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating.
Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer surface.
To Use:
1.Place cooked food(s) in warming drawer.
2.Press WARMING DRAWER ON button.
To change the temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER ON again. Each press of the WARMING DRAWER ON button will increase the temperature setting. Setting may be changed at any time.
“WARM DRAWER ON” will appear on the display after 5 seconds.
3.Press WARM DRAWER OFF when finished.
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