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DRYING GUIDE CHART
*Fruits requiring an antioxidant to avoid discoloration.
**12 Hour Off will not occur during drying functions.
Thaw and Serve (on some models)
Use Thaw and Serve to thaw frozen foods that require thawing,
but not cooking, before serving.
IMPORTANT: This feature is not meant for thawing meats or
other foods that need to be cooked before serving.
To S et T ha w- Se rve :
1. Place food in the oven on rack 3.
2. Press CONVECT.
3. Press the arrow to scroll to select THAW-SERVE.
4. Select number of minutes to thaw. “THAW-SERVE,” “COOK
TIME” and the cook time countdown will be displayed.
5. If thawing is complete before time elapses, press the
CANCEL pad and remove food from the oven. When the time
has elapsed, the oven will turn off and beep.
THAW AND SERVE CHART
VEGET ABLES
Tom at oe s Plum, Roma Halve, remove seeds. Place skin
side up on rack. Prick skins. 12 to 18 Tough to crisp
Carrots Danvers Half Long,
Imperator, Red Cored
Chantenay
Do not use carrots with woody
fiber or pithy core. Wash, trim tops
and peel if desired. Slice
crosswise of diagonally into
¼" (6.0 mm) slices. Steam blanch
for 3 min.
4 to 8 Tough to brittle
Hot Peppers Ancho, Anaheim Wash, halve and seed. Prick skin
several times 4 to 6 Pods should appear
shriveled, dark red and
crisp.
HERBS
Parsley, Mint,
Cilantro, Sage,
Oregano
Rinse in cold water. Pat dry with a
paper towel. Leave stems on until
leaves are dry, then discard.
1 to 3 Brittle and crumbly
Basil Cut leaves 3" to 4" (7.6 cm to
10.2 cm) from top of plant just as
buds appear. Rinse leaves in cold
water.
2 to 5 Brittle and crumbly
FOOD VARIETIES BEST FOR
DRYING PREPARATION APPROX. DRY
TIME AT 140°F
(60°C) [HOURS]**
TEST FOR DONENESS
AT MINIMUM DRY TIME
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
FROZEN ITEMS* THAW-SERVE TIME** HINTS
Whole Pies & Cakes
Pies: Lemon meringue, cream, pecan,
chocolate, sweet potato, French silk
Cakes: Vanilla, chocolate, coconut, and
three-layer cakes, pound cake, Boston
cream pie
1. Remove frozen food from outer carton
and wrapping.
2. Place frozen food on rack in middle of
oven.
3. Thaw-Serve 15 minutes for cakes and
30 minutes for pies.
4. Remove from oven.
5. Slice into individual-size servings and
place on plates.
6. Return plates to oven.
7. Thaw-Serve for 10 to 30 minutes.
Thawing for 30 minutes makes it easier to
slice whole pies, cakes and cheesecake.
Layer cakes will require only 15 minutes
before slicing.
Size and texture of food being thawed will
affect Thaw-Serve time.
Larger or denser desserts may take longer
to thaw.
Cake slices will thaw quicker than pies.
Sweet potato pie slices may require 20 to
30 minutes.
Individual Servings: Slices of pie, slices
of cake, other individual desserts,
eclairs, cream puffs
1. Remove frozen food from container.
2. Place on plate.
3. Place plate on rack in middle of oven.
4. Thaw-Serve for 10 to 30 minutes.