Setting Oven Controls
Slow Cook
The Slow Cool< feature may be used to cool< foods more slowly and at lower oven temperatures. Slow Cool< provides cooking results much the same way as a Slow Cooker or C roc k- Pot.
The Slow Cool< feature is ideal for roasting beef, pork & poultry. Slow Cooking meats may result in the exterior of meats becoming dark but not burnt. This is normal.
For Slow Cool< two settings are available, high (HI) or low (LO). The HI setting is best for cooking foods from a 4 to 5 hour time period. The LO setting is best for cooking foods from a 8 to 9 hour time period.
Some tips for best results using the Slow Cook feature:
"Completely thaw all frozen foods before cooking with the Slow Cool<.
oWhen using a single rack, place in position 2 or 3.
oPosition multiple racks to accommodate size of cooking utensils when cooking multiple food item.
Do not open the oven door often or leave the door open when checking foods. If the oven heat escapes often, the Slow Cook time may need to extended.
Cover the foods to keep them moist or use a loose or vented type cover to allow foods to turn crisp or brown.
Roasts may be left uncovered so browning can occur. Cool< times will vary; depending on the weight, fat content, bone & the shape of the roast.
Use the recipe's recommended food temperature and a food thermometer to determine when the food is done.
"Preheating the oven will not be necessary when using the Slow Cool< feature.
"Add any cream or cheese sauces during the last hour of cooking.
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. Foods that can easily spoil such as mill<, eggs, fish, meat or poultry, should be chilled in the refrigerator first. Even when chilled, they should not stand in the oven for more than ] hour before cooking begins, and should be removed promptly when finished cooking.
Example; to set Slow Cook:
1.Position cookware in oven and close door.
2.Press Slow Cook key pad. HI will appear in the display indicating the current temperature setting is for high.
3.If a low setting is needed, press Slow Cook key pad again to select the low setting.
4.Press sT_ to activate the Slow Cook feature.
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To cancel Slow Cook at anytime press STOP.
Important notes:
"Slow Cool< feature may be used with additional settings of Cool< Time and Delay Start.
"The maximum cook time for the Slow Cool< feature is 11 hours and 59 minutes unless the control has been changed to the Continuous Bake mode.
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