Amana AOCD2770 Delayed Slo-Cook, Defrost, Dehydration Tips, Food Drying Time Results

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Delayed Slo-Cook™

Set oven to begin and end cooking at later time using crock pot temperature. Oven control calculates back from end time to determine starting time. See “Slo-Cook Recipes” and “Slo-Cook Menu Meals” sections for recipes.

!CAUTION

To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterial growth and production of toxins, never hold meat, milk, fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before cooking.

1.Place food in oven.

2.Press STOP TIME pad.

• Current time of day appears in display.

3. Press + or - pad until desired stop time displays.

Stop time can be set 11 hours 50 minutes ahead of current time of day.

4.Press COOK TIME pad.

5.Press + or - pad until desired cooking time displays.

10 minutes minimum cooking time.

6.Press BAKE pad.

7.Press - pad until 170°, then HLD, and then SLO is displayed.

Electronic oven control calculates start time.

When start time is reached “DELAY” no longer displays and “ON” displays.

To view cook time, press and hold COOK TIME pad.

To view stop time, press and hold STOP TIME pad.

When cooking time has elapsed, end of cycle signal sounds, oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day. Oven signal sounds 3 times, then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed.

To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time

Press OVEN CANCEL pad.

Defrost

The defrost feature is an excellent way to thaw large food items like a turkey or ham. Oven does not heat during defrost.

1.Place food on dish or cookie sheet in middle of oven.

2.Open door to first stop position.

3.Press CONV BAKE pad.

4. Press - until 170°, then dEF appears in display.

Oven is equipped with a 12 hour automatic cancel feature. If defrost time is longer than 12 hours, control will need to be reset.

5.When finished press OVEN CANCEL pad.

Dehydration

Dehydration is an excellent way to preserve fresh foods. The best way to become familiar with dehydration is using fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.

1.Place food on dehydration rack or cookie sheet in middle of oven.

2.Open door to first stop position.

3.Press CONV BAKE pad.

4.Press - until 170°, then dEF and dEH appears in display.

Oven is equipped with a 12 hour automatic cancel feature. If dehydration time is longer than 12 hours, control will need to be reset.

5.When finished press OVEN CANCEL pad.

Dehydration Tips

Fruits

Always start with fresh fruit.

Cut fruit in equal pieces approximately 1/8” thick. Thinner pieces will dry quicker.

Fruits need to be dipped into an antioxidant, a color- keeping preservative, or two parts water and one part lemon juice. Treating fruit with an antioxidant will help it retain vitamins, color and flavor.

Vegetables

Most vegetables require blanching to inactivate enzymes.

Herbs and Spices

Herbs and spices dry quickly.

Check every 30 minutes to avoid over drying.

When drying herbs, leaf clusters should be separated from stems.

Food

Drying Time

Results

Fruits

 

 

Apples

4–6 hours

Leathery, Soft

Bananas

16–20 hours

Leathery

Vegetables

 

 

Mushrooms

3–4 hours

Leathery, Soft

(No blanching)

 

 

Carrots

3–7 hours

Dry, Brittle

Herbs and Spices

 

 

Parsley

45–90 minutes

Dry, Crumbly

Orange/

3–7 hours

Hard, Tough

Lemon Peel

 

 

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Contents Please Read Manual Before Operating Oven InstallerCustomer Contents Case of Fire PrecautionsOven Fires Installation Removal and Replacement of Oven Electrical ConnectionPlace Oven in Wall OptionOperation Oven Elements and Convection Fan LocationCooking Methods Oven Control Pad DescriptionDisplay Display GlossaryOther Features Oven SignalsSounds Setting Electronic Clock Setting Electronic TimerFlashing Display Prepare to BakeBake Pan Placement Oven Rack PlacementOven Racks Convection Pan Placement To Cancel Remaining Cooking TimeBaking, Convection, or Convection Baking Timed Baking, Convection, or Convection BakingDelayed Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking Prepare for BroilingBroiling or Convection Broiling HoldSlo-Cook Prepare for Slo-CookTimed Slo-Cook Delayed Slo-Cook DefrostDehydration Dehydration TipsSelf-cleaning Prepare for Self-clean Delayed Self-clean CycleInterrupt Self-Clean Cycle Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door Replacing Oven LightCleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions Problem Check Before Calling for ServiceAdjusting Oven Temperature Warranty First YearFood Oven Temperature Cooking Time Cooking GuideBaking Guide Broiling GuidePoultry Roasting Guide Beef and Pork Roasting GuideConvection Baking Guide Convection Broiling GuideConvection Poultry Roasting Guide Food Oven temperature Fahrenheit Cooking timeConvection Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Slo-Cook Recipes Menu Dish RecipesChili Con Carne Beef Pot Roast With VegetablesChicken and Dressing Sherried Chicken and Wild RiceBaked Wild Rice Chicken CacciatoreBraised Short Ribs Chuck Roast StroganoffSwedish Meat Balls Brown Bagged Barbecue ChickenSlo-CookMenu Meals Chuck Roast, Green Beans, Baked PotatoesSwiss Steak, New Potatoes, Chocolate Chip Brownies Barbecued Country Ribs, Baked Beans, Peanut Delight BarsMeat Loaf, Corn on the Cob, Green Bean Casserole Pork Chops, Mixed Vegetables, Cheese Potatoes Pork ChopsMixed Vegetables Cheese PotatoesQuick Reference Instructions

AOCD2770 specifications

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