Setting the Oven for Roast & Hold

1.Press the ROAST & HOLD button to select Roast & Hold.

2.Set the first stage Temperature and the Cook Time as described in: MANUALLY SETTING THE TEMPERATURE AND COOK TIME. Press START/STOP to begin cooking.

3.The HOLD Temperature is preset by the computer control at 150°F (66°C).

4.The LOW FAN SPEED is present during Roast & Hold. Use Roast & Hold to select LOW FAN SPEED.

ROAST & HOLD OPERATION — Models VC4EC and VC6EC

Roast & Hold cooks the product in two stages. During First Stage Cooking, the oven temperature is regulated by the Temperature setpoint and the Time setting. After the time counts down to 00:00, Second Stage Cooking begins. During Second Stage Cooking, the heating elements are off as the temperature in the oven declines to the Hold Temperature. The doors should remain closed during Second Stage Cooking.

When the Hold temperature is reached, the display flashes HOLD. Temperature in the oven will be maintained at the Hold temperature until the oven is turned off.

ROAST AND HOLD DIAGRAM - Time vs. Temperature

400ºF	OVEN TEMPERATURE
400ºF	TIMER DISPLAY COUNTS DOWN.
300ºF	COOKING FROM
	STORED HEAT

200ºF

LOAD PRODUCT

INTO OVEN

SHORT BEEP.

TIMER DISPLAYS "HOLD." ROAST THERMOSTAT OFF. HEATERS OFF UNTIL HOLD TEMPERATURE IS REACHED.

HEATERS MAINTAIN HOLD TEMPERATURE. TIMER DISPLAY FLASHES "HOLD."

100ºF

TEMP.	PREHEAT	FIRST STAGE COOKING	SECOND STAGE	HOLDING
	PREHEAT	FIRST STAGE COOKING	SECOND STAGE	HOLDING
			COOKING
TIME			(DO NOT OPEN
TIME			DOORS)
			DOORS)

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PROPER UTENSILS

The use of proper utensils can enhance oven operation. Medium and lightweight pans allow the product to warm faster. Roast meats in shallow pans deep enough to hold all juices yet allow free air circulation.

OPERATING HINTS

When using the convection oven for the first time with a particular food, check the degree of doneness periodically before the suggested time has elapsed. This will ensure the desired doneness is achieved.

Record your temperature and time settings for various products. The convection oven can provide consistent and repeatable results.

The convection oven is faster than conventional deck-type ovens; temperature settings are lower and cook times are shorter. Since recipes and foods are subject to many variations and tastes, the guidelines regarding Times and Temperatures in this manual are SUGGESTIONS ONLY. Experiment with your food products to determine the cooking temperatures and times that give you the best results.

NOTE: For a more even bake in models VC6ED and VC6EC, place the pans horizontally in the center of the oven rack and decrease the suggested cooking temperature by 50°F (10°C).

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