Oven Operation /6
7. At the end of the delayed period, the DELAY indicator • When the door is opened, the spacer will rotate down-
word will go off and the oven will begin to heat. ward and rest flush against the range side panel. Reset
the spacer if you need to continue the drying process.
8. Atthe end ofthe clock controlled Cook Time, the oven will
4. When drying iscomplete, turn the oven off by pressing the
shut offautomatically, "End" will appear inthedisplay and
abeep will be heard four times. Press the Stop/Clear pad. Stop/Clear pad.
If theprogram is not cancelled, there will beone beep every
30 seconds for five minutes. (If you wish to change the
beeps atthe end of clock controlled cooking, see page 7.)
Drying tselect models) • If more than 3Oseconds elapse between pressing the
Dryingpad and number pad. _ovenis notset andthe
For best results, use the drying rack provided with your display :willreturn to the previous display.
range. It allows air to circulate evenly around the food. • Most fruits and _¢egetables dry well and retain their
The convection fan will operate during the drying procedure, color when dried at 140°F. For optimal flavor, dry
herbs at 100°F. however, at this lower temperature
expect extended drying times of uptO 8 hours.
Setting the Controls for Drying ¢ The leng_ of drying times vary due to the following:
1. Press the Drying pad. : water and sugar content of food, size Offood pieces_
amount of food being dried, hu_dity in the air.
• 000, the oven icon and convection fan icon _ will
appear. • Che_ foOds:at:th_ _ fl_:i_g time: D_ longe_
if neceSsary.
2. Press the Preset (0) pad for 140°F. orpress theappropriate
number pads for the desired drying temperature.
• The temperature may be set between 100°-200°F.
• If the temperature is set for under 100°F or over 200°F,
the control will beep twice and default to 100°F or
200°F respectively.
3. The oven door needs to be opened slightly to allow
moisture to escape from the oven during the drying pro-
cess.
• Open the oven door slightly. _--. "'t'-_
• Rotate the metal spacer at the __O
upper right corner of the oven
frame upward to hold the door
in position.
• While holding the spacer up,
gently close the oven door
until it rests against the spacer.
• Follow thedrying guide on page 17 for drying times, ito:_u_ :cOmpletedrying
Cool foods to room temperature before testing for ' .....
doneness.