OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

START - UP OPERATION

BEFORE INITIAL USE:

Interior oven surfaces must be heated to remove surface oils and the accompanying odors produced during the first use of the oven.

1.Wipe all wire shelves, side racks and the full oven interior with a clean, damp cloth.

2.Close the oven doors, press the power switch to the “ON” position, and set the thermostat to 300°F (149°C).

3.Allow the oven to cycle for approximately 2 hours or until no odor is detected.

PREHEATING:

Always preheat the oven for a minimum of 20 minutes before cooking product. Follow the operating instructions indicated on the next page of this manual.

PAN/SHELF POSITIONS:

The oven includes 6 chrome plated wire shelves with two removable side racks and 12 shelf positions spaced at 1-3/4" (43mm).

1. POSITION

2

4

6

8

12

2. POSITION

1

4

7

10

The best arrangement for broiling, baking cookies and for other baked goods under 2-1/2" (65mm) in height. This arrangement can also be used as the maximum capacity for reconstituting frozen entrées.

General baking with the use of sheet pans for products under 3-1/2" (89mm)

in height. Products include cakes, pies, muffins, or extended dishes in

12" x 20" x 2-1/2" deep pans (530mm x 325mm x 65mm GN 1/1).

3. POSITION

1

5

9

4. POSITION

1

6

Ideal positions for baking bread, meringue, or extended dishes and roasts in pans not to exceed 5-1/2" (140mm) in height.

Arrangement necessary for roasting whole turkey or roasts up to 7" (178mm) in height.

METAL PARTS OF THIS EQUIPMENT BECOME EXTREMELY HOT WHEN IN OPERATION. TO AVOID BURNS, ALWAYS USE HAND PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING THIS APPLIANCE.

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Alto-Shaam ASC-4G manual Start UP Operation, Before Initial USE, Preheating, PAN/SHELF Positions

ASC-4G specifications

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