Amana AOCD2770 Convection Oven User Manual


 
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Prepare for Slo-Cook
Facts and Hints to Remember
Amana’s Slo-Cook™ feature simulates a traditional
crock pot by cooking food slowly at a low temperature.
Slo-Cook™ provides enhanced flavor and tenderness,
since food is cooked slowly at low temperature.
Meats cooked at low temperature shrink less and are
more tender, thus allowing less expensive cuts of meat
to be used.
Slo-Cook™ time for meat varys depending on
distribution and amount of fat, bone, weight, and
shape.
Meats may be placed on Slo-Cook™ trivet to avoid
saturation of juices and to brown.
Dairy products such as milk, cheese, sour cream,
and condensed cream soups have a tendency to
separate, break down, and mix with other ingredients
during Slo-Cook™.
Fresh vegetables tend to discolor or turn dark during
Slo-Cook™. Discoloration can be avoided by using
frozen or blanched vegetables.
Spices are enhanced and liquids do not boil away
when cooked slowly at low temperature.
Food flavors are not mixed when cooked in the oven in
separate, covered dishes. Covered dishes generally
cook more evenly and retain moisture.
Mixing, cooking, and serving an entire meal in the
same oven-proof glass or stoneware can be
accomplished with the Slo-Cook™ feature.
A standard oven cavity allows four rack positions for
placing dishes in oven for Slo-Cook™.
No preheating of oven is necessary before using the
Slo-Cook™ feature.
Valuable heat loss is prevented since stirring is not
necessary during Slo-Cook™. It is important not to
open oven door during Slo-Cook™, as heat loss will
occur resulting in extended cooking time.
Suggested Dish Arrangements
Determine rack level by dish size and amount of food.
Covered dishes retain moisture better than uncovered
dishes.
Casserole items with bread or cracker topping should
be left uncovered so toppings stay crisp.
Roast should not be covered so a rich browness can be
obtained.
Wrap food items like baking potatoes and corn on the
cob in foil.
While using Slo-cook™ feature, one-dish items such
as casseroles require adding a separate dish with
water. This is important as it prevents overcooking of
food.
Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Oven includes Slo-Cook™ trivet. This trivet should be
placed in pan or roaster. Slo-Cook™ trivet elevates food
keeping it out of food liquids.
Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Slo-Cook
Slo-Cook™ feature sets oven temperature to cook like a
crock pot (approx.225°F) for up to 12 hours. Open oven
door to confirm nothing is stored in oven cavity and set
racks to proper height before using Slo-Cook™ feature.
See “Slo-Cook™ Recipes” and “Slo-Cook™ Menu Meals”
sections for recipes.
1. Press BAKE pad.
2. Press
-
pad until 170°, then HLD, and then SLO is
displayed.
3. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished.
Remove food from oven when cooking time has
elapsed. Food left in oven can overcook.
Timed Slo-Cook™
Set oven to cook for desired amount of time at crock pot
temperature. Oven automatically stops heating after time
elapses. See “Slo-Cook™ Recipes” and “Slo-Cook™
Menu Meals” sections for recipes.
1. Place food in oven.
2. Press COOK TIME pad.
3. Press
+
or
-
pad until cooking time is displayed.
Cook time can be set up to 11 hours and 55
minutes.
10 minutes minimum cooking time.
4. Press BAKE pad.
5. Press
-
pad until 170°, then HLD, and then SLO is
displayed.
To view cook time, press and hold COOK TIME
pad.
When cooking time has elapsed, an 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.
6. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished.
Remove food from oven when cooking time has
elapsed. Food left in oven can overcook.
To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time
Press OVEN CANCEL pad.