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G. Cook & Hold
IMPORTANT:
• Cook and hold requires use of the Core Temperature Sensor
• For more information on the Cook Phase and entering recipe names See Chapter 7
“Using Multi-Step Recipes.”
• The Cook & Hold function includes a “cook” phase and a “hold” phase.
• The Hold phase is the LAST step in a recipe AFTER the food is cooked.
• The Hold phase is the second step if only one cooking step is required.
• The switch from cook phase to hold phase is automatic. (See Table 5-4 and illustration
“The Principle of Cook & Hold).
• Always pre-heat the MINI.
To Use Cook & Hold:
1. Turn the MINI on with the ON/OF F key.
2. Press the Edit key. Various options a ppear in the display.
3. Select New Recipe with the Selector Dial.
4. Confirm by pressing the Edit ke y.
5. Enter the steps of the recipe, pressin g the Edit key after each step. See Chapter 7 for details.
6. After the last recipe step is entered, pres s the Smart Key when the mode keys flash.
7. Various options appear in the displa y.
8. Select Cook & Hold with the Se lector Dial.
9. Confirm by pressing the Sm art Key.
10. Confirm “Yes” with the Sm art Key.
11. Do NOT press a m ode key (Steam, Combi, Hot Air, Retherm).
12. Press the temperature k ey.
13. Set the required hold tem perature with the Selector Dial. (Oven temperature 86-210°F)
14. Confirm by pressing the Edit key.
15. Press the Edit ke y again to name the recipe. See Chapter 7 for details.
16. Start the recipe from the cookbook. See Chapter 7 for details.
NOTES:
• When using the “Hot Air” or “Combi” mode in the cook phase, a temperature ra nge of 248° F to
300° F is recommended.
• The time at which the oven switches to the hold phase depends on the t ype of food, volume being
cooked, and portion or piece size.
• Select the required nominal core temperature for the hold temperature to avoid overcooking.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Prepare food during quiet times, load the MINI and start the Cook & Hold proc ess well before the
finished dishes are required.