De'Longhi AS40U User's Manual
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1. 4 tablesp melted butter or margarine 1 cup sugar Preheat oven on FAN BAKE at 325 F Arrange apple slices in an 8 or Yinch square cake pan or dish Sprinkle with lemon juice and cinnamon to taste In a medium size bowl combine flour sugar salt and baking powder Break egg into flour mixture and mix lightly with a fork or by hand until egg is evenly distributed Sprinkle over the apples pour the melted butter or margarine over the crumb topping Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and apples are tender Serve warm or cold MARIAN S PLUM TORTE COTTAGE CHEESECAKE Convection FAN BAKE at 325 F 3 4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 2 cup 1 stick butter or margarine 24 halves pitted purple Italian prune plums 1 cup flour 1 teasp baking powder 1 4 teasp salt Sugar lemon juice cinnamon for topping Preheat oven on FAN BAKE at 325 F with wire shelf in position 1 Cream sugar and butter in a medium sized bowl Add flour baking powder salt and eggs and beat with spoon or mixer until well combined Spread batter in 8 or Yinch spring form pan Place plum halves skin side up on top of batter in concentric circles Sprinkle lightly with sugar lemon juice and cin namon amounts depending on taste and tartness of fruit Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown Plums will partially sink in cake batter Cool 10 minutes then remove side of pan loosening edge of cake with a small spatula S2. corrosive products or spray detergents Clean the glass door with a damp sponge or cloth If necessary use a glass cleaner Spreading a damp paper towel over the inside of the door for a few minutes will make cleaning easier Clean the outside finish of the oven with a damp sponge Never use an abrasive cleaner as it will damage the finish Dry wet surfaces with a dry cloth after cleaning INTERIOR LIGHT not for all models It remains on during all cooking operations To replace a burned out bulb unscrew the protective glass cover Remove the bulb and replace it with the same type a high temperature appliance bulb 11 RECIPES BAKED GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA BARBEQUED RIBS Traditional BAKE 400 F Acups milk 2 eggs slightly beaten teasp salt 1 1 2 cups semolina 8 tablesp melted butter or margarine 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese In a saucepan bring milk and salt to a low boil Reduce heat then slowly pour in semolina in a thin stream stirring constantly with a spoon or wire whisk Continue cooking and stirring until semolina is very thick about 15 minutes Remove from heat and add 3 4 cup Parmesan cheese eggs and 2 tablesp melted butter Butter a large shallow baking sheet and spread the thick mixture evenly to about 1 4 inch thick Cool until firm Preheat oven on BAKE at 400 F with wire shelf in position 1 With a 1 1 2 inch biscuit cutter or glass dipped in cold water cut into rounds and arran
3. cup bottled BBQ sauce 2 tablesp soy sauce e teasp prepared mustard Place wire shelf in position 1 and preheat oven on FAN BAKE at 300 F Line shallow pan with foil do not allow to overhang pan Add ribs bone side up salt and water or beer Cover ribs with foil tucking in on all sides Place pan in oven and FAN BAKE 20 minutes Meanwhile make sauce by combining remaining ingre dients in a small saucepan and simmer 5 minutes Remove pan from oven carefully uncover ribs and drain off all liquid Turn oven to BROIL brush ribs with sauce and return to oven leaving door open to stop position Turn and brush ribs every 10 minutes for 30 minutes or until nicely browned and tender If ribs brown too quickly turn oven to 350 F with door closed for addi tional time until they are tender Note Back ribs sometimes called baby back ribs are preferred for this recipe Spare ribs will take longer to tenderize an hour or more DEEP DISH CHILI PIE Convection FAN BAKE 350 F 1 lb lean ground beef 1 teasp salt 1 medium onion diced 1 4 teasp pepper 1 tablesp chili powder 1 15 to 19 oz can red kidney beans drained 28 oz can tomatoes 1 12 to 14 oz package corn muffin mix 1 1 2 teasp sugar In skillet cook beef and onion stirring to break up meat until meat is browned Drain excess fat and add chili powder undrained tomatoes sugar salt and pepper Reduce heat cover skil
4. of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces 10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 12 If the plug gets hot please call a qualified electrician 13 Do not use this appliance for other than intended use 14 Use extreme caution when removing the shallow pan N or disposing of hot grease 15 Do not clean oven with metal scouring pads Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts creating a risk of electric shock 16 To assure safe operation oversized utensils or food must not be inserted into the oven 17 A fire may occur if this appliance is covered or touching flammable material including curtains draperies walls etc when in operation 18 Condensation and a grease deposit may form around the door and the air and steam outlet grilles This is normal 19 CAUTION Never leave the oven unattended when in use expecially when broiling and toasting 20 Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers other than ovenproof metal glass or ceramic 21 Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer s recommended accessories in the oven when not in use 22 Do not place any of the following materials in the oven paper cardboard plastic and t
5. C circuit How Long Does The Coverage Last This warranty runs for one year from the date of delivery and applies only to the original purchaser for use What Does This Warranty Not Cover This warranty does not cover defects or damage of the appliance which result from repairs or alterations to the appliance outside our factory or authorized service centers nor shall it apply to any appliance which has been subject to abuse misuse negligence or accidents Also consequential and incidental damages resulting from the use of this product or arising out of any breach of contract or breach of this warranty are not recoverable under this warranty Some states do not allow the esclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation may not apply to you How Do You Get Service If repairs become necessary or spare parts are needed plase write to De Longhi America Inc 625 Washington Avenue Carlstadt N J 07072 or call Service Tel No 1 800 322 3842 The above warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties and representations All implied warranties are limited to the applicable warranty period set forth above This limitation does apply if you enter into an extended warranty with De Longhi Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclu sions connection with the sale or use of its Espresso Coffee Machine How Does State Law Apply This warranty gives you specific legal rig
6. D to the desired oven temperature Turn the ON OFF and toast programming dial E clockwise to position ON Turn the function selector dial F to FAN BAKE DEH for convection cooking and to BAKE for traditional cooking When the cooking is finished turn the thermostat dial D to the position and the ON OFF dial E to OFF position TEMPERATURE AND TIME FOR TYPICAL FOODS convection baking and roasting The suggested temperature and times will vary depending on the temperature of the food placed in the oven the quantity and personal preference Times given for meat and poultry are for refrigerator tempe rature Add five minutes for preheating the oven TEMPERATURE FOOD SETTING APPROX TIME NOTES AND TIPS l 75 min or until internal Roast in shallow pan with broi He e 3 350 F temperature of 175 F in ling rack inverted with shelf in Opa SNS thigh and breast position 1 90 min or until internal Roast as for whole chicken pore Lorn ot Rib 325 F temperature of 170 F is Broiling rack may be in its higher Roast 2 4 lbs reached position if oven space allows Pork Baby Back Ribs 1 75 2 lbs in 6 to 10 inch strips 300 F for 20 min then BROIL for 30 min Total time 50 min or until brown and very tender Use pan without rack lined with foil on shelf position 1 See reci pe to follow for full directions Beef Sirloin or Rib 20 min lb for rare Have roas
7. INSTALLATION 1 Check that the appliance has not suffered any damage due to transportation 2 Place the appliance on a flat stable surface out of the reach of children the glass door becomes very hot while the oven is in operation 3 Before using this appliance move it two to four inches away from the wall or any object on the coun ter top Remove any object that may have been placed on top of the appliance Do not use on surfaces where heat may be a problem 4 The oven light B optional is always on when the oven is on IMPORTANT TIPS AND TECHNIQUES POSITIONING THE WIRE SHELVES There are two slots on the sides of the oven Slide one or both shelves into these positions The upper shelf can be turned over allowing three different levels The recipes will suggest the best arrangement 1 to 3 see page 5 where necessary for best results The shelf reversed in slot 1 must be used only with the dehydrator kit P optional ACCESSORIES AND UTENSILS The shallow pan is designed to permit the circulating heat to surround the food except for the bottom surface more effectively Use it as you would any shallow baking or roasting pan Other utensils you own can be used provided that an inch or so of space remains open to allow circulation of the fan for ced heat Casserole covers should not be used and glass ovenware should not be placed closer than two inches from the upper heating element The cookies sheets provided must also
8. be centered on the shelf Cookies sheet When using both sheets on two wire shelves place wire shel ves in position 1 and 3 Shelf Use handgrip to bring the wire rack out of the oven when it is hot P PREHEATING THE OVEN When you turn the oven on except in the DEFROST mode the pilot light will light until the oven has rea ched the set temperature It will cycle on and off during cooking and the heating element s will glow red or turn black as they respond to the thermostat setting This is normal Preheating generally takes 5 to 8 minutes depending on the temperature setting It is not necessary to preheat for long cooking foods such as roasts or casseroles USE ALUMINUM FOIL Do NOT allow foil to touch sides of the oven or the heating elements Foil can be used to cover foods or the shallow pan for easier clean up provided foil is tucked in securely around the food or the edges of the pan or dish DO NOT cover the broiling rack as this can cause accumulated grease to catch fire DO NOT cover the crumb tray I Unlike an ordinary toaster oven the DELONGHI features seven functions convection and traditional baking and roasting toasting broiling keeping food warm defrosting frozen foods and even dehy drating sliced fruits for nutritious snacks PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS BOOKLET HANDY THE IDEAS AND INSTRUCTIONS WILL HELP YOU MAKE FULL USE OF THE OVEN CONVECTION AND TRADITIONAL COOKING GENERAL GUIDELINES With co
9. eese top pings hors d ouevres TOASTING TOAST TOAST BROIL ar Set the ON OFF dial to the color desired Some breads muffins etc will take longer than others Reset dia if results are too light Place the bread to be toasted following instruction on page 6 PROGRAM FUNCTION DIAL TEMPERATURE DIAL POSITION OF WIRE RACK ACCESSORIES NOTES TIPS KEEPING WARM FAN BAKE DEH KEEP WARM l Turn to this setting to keep hot food warm Do not hold food more than an hour or reheat cold food If not hot enough for serving turn tempera ture dial up DEFROSTING X Be sure to keep dial at this position Only the fan will operate To thaw frozen food in freezer packaging place it on wire shelf or on shal low pan to catch any jui ces Do not try to thaw large roasts or allow any food to overthaw see page 10 DEHYDRATING FAN BAKE DEH DEH Place prepared food on the dehydrator kit if pro vided without covering shelves with plastic food wrap The fan and low heat will dry food in 8 to 20 hours Consult a book on drying foods for treat ment of various foods CORRECT WIRE SHELF POSITION ONLY for dehydrating amp S N LANA WV U 1 2 J penan Note the recipes refer to the wire rack positions as numbered above lt slot 2 lt slot 1 C 5 3
10. en results Place 1 2 inches apart on 1 or 2 cookie sheets For 1 sheet place wire shelf in position 2 For 2 sheets place shelves in 1 and 3 positions Grease sheets if the recipe directs Remove promptly to cooling rack Brownies Bar Cookies 300 to 325 F Follow traditional recipe timing but lower tempe rature by 25 to 50 F Use 7x11 inch or 8 or 9 inch square pan or oven glass a Place wire shelf in position 1 Check for doneness 5 10 min before time is up Cut while still warm Let cool 5 10 min to firm up before removing from pan or dish The chart and recipes cover various types of food You can adapt your own favorite foods and recipes by following the directions for similiar foods 8 BROILING TIPS FOR BROILING TYPICAL FOODS Set both the function and temperature dials to position BROIL Turn the ON OFF and toast programming dial E clockwise to position ON When the function and the temperature dials are set to BROIL only the top element heats at full power Be sure to leave the door open to the stop position as shown in the figure below Preheat 5 to 10 minutes on BROIL Trim excess fat from meat Dry meat fish and poultry surfaces with paper towel Place the food on the broiling rack set in the shallow pan Position wire shelf as shown in the Summary of operation see page 4 so that food will be about 2 inches from top heating element Thick foods such chic
11. erve warm plain or with whipped or ice cream Traditional BAKE 350 F CRUST 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablesp sugar 1 3 cup butter or margarine melted FILLING 2eggs 2 tablesp lemon juice teasp grated lemon rind 1 2 cup light cream or half amp half 1 2 cup sugar o i 1 2 cups cottage cheese 1 2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablesp flour Cinnamon 1 8 teasp salt Preheat oven on BAKE at 350 F with shelf in position 1 In mixing bowl combine crumbs butter or margarine and 3 tablesp sugar Line bottom and sides of 8 inch layer cake pan with the mixture pressing firmly in place Chill Put filling ingredients except cinnamon in electric blen der or food processor and blend until smooth Pour into chilled crust Sprinkle top lightly with cinnamon Bake AO to 45 minutes or until firm Cool then chill 13 00Q00NN00000000000000 CEES WOONNNNNONOOONNNNNNNNEZ Limited Warranty What Does This Warraty Cover We warrant each appliance to be free from defects in material and work manship Our obligation under this warranty is limited to replacement or repair free of charge at our factory or authorized service centers of any defective part or parts there of other than parts damaged in transit which shall be returned to us transportation prepaid This warranty shall apply only if the appliance is used in accordance with the factory directions which accompany it and on an Alternating Current A
12. ge them in a buttered 9 inch pan or dish in one layer overlapping circles sligh tly Top with remaining melted butter and cheese Bake 20 30 minutes until lightly browned and crusty If necessary turn oven to BROIL for several minutes to brown LASAGNA Traditional BAKE 350 F 3 4 lb ground beef or beef pork veal combination 1 2 tablesp minced parsley 1 2 lb lasagna noodles 8 strips 3 4 oz shredded mozzarella 1 2 medium onion chopped 4 tablesp grated parmesan 14 oz jar Marinara Sauce 1 egg white 8 oz ricotta In large skillet cook meat and onion stirring often until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender Drain off fat then add sauce and set aside Combine ricotta egg white and parsley Cook noodles according to package directions drain add cold water to cool and drain well Place wire shelf in position 1 Preheat oven on BAKE at 350 F Oil a 7 x 11 x 1 1 5 inch pan Lay 4 noodles in pan overlapping slightly Spread 1 2 of ricotta mix ture then 1 2 of meat sauce over noodles Sprinkle with 1 2 of mozzarella and 2 tablesp parmesan chee se Repeat layers with 4 noodles remaining ricotta mix ture meat sauce mozzarella and parmesan Bake 25 minutes or until bubbling hot 12 Convection FAN BAKE 300 F Then BROIL 1 1 2 2 lbs back ribs cut in 2 rib portions 1 2 teasp salt 1 4 teasp ground ginger 1 3 cup water or beer 1 4 teasp garlic salt or 1 clove garlic minced 1 2
13. he like 23 Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil this can cause overheating of the oven Use aluminum foil on or under food only as directed in the appliance instructions THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e Your product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electri cian to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug e Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC outlet e The cord length of this product has been selected to reduce the possibility of tangling in or tripping over a lon ger cord If more cord length is needed an extension cord may be used It should be rated no less than 15 amps 120 volts and have Underwriters Laboratories CSA listing e A six feet long 15 amp extension cord may be purchased from your local authorized service facility When using a longer cord be sure not to let it drape over the working area or dangle where someone could acci dentally pull or trip over it e Handle the cord carefully for longer life avoid jerking or straining the cord at the plug and appliance connec tions e Note Initial start up operation may result in minima
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15. ken pieces should be 3 4 inches from the element The broiling rack can be inverted if necessary but do not attempt to broil without the rack the broiling rack shields the fat drippings from direct heat reducing spattering smoking and possible flaming Always use the shallow pan when broiling any fatty foods For easier clean up the shallow pan can be lined with foil Be sure not to cover the broiling rack or let foil extend beyond the edges of the pan Be careful when turning food or removing the pan Use hot pads and avoid spil ling drippings To top brown casseroles with crumb or cheese toppings place the dish directly on the wire shelf 2 3 inches from the top element and watch carefully to avoid burning the toppings NOTE Ovenglass dishes should not be exposed to direct broiler heat When broiling is finished turn the ON OFF dial to the OFF position and the thermo stat dial to the position SUGGESTED BROILING TIMES Koop WEIGHT OR APPROX TIME THICKNESS Turn at half time Beef Sirloin Porterhouse EA Rare 12 15 min Steak i oe Medium 16 18 min Rare 10 12 min Beef Flank Steak Filet 13 4 1 in Medium 13 16 min Hamburger 1 in Medium well 15 18 min Pork Chop 3 4 in Well 18 22 min Fish Fillets Steak 1 2 1in 10 16 min See note Chicken Piece Broiler 40 50 min until juices run clear when fork tested 3 4 lb fryer and no
16. l smell and smoke about 15 min This is normal It is due to the protective substance on heating elements which protects them from salt effects during shipping from factory SUMMARY OF OPERATION PROGRAM FUNCTION DIAL TEMPERATURE DIAL POSITION OF WIRE RACK ACCESSORIES NOTES TIPS CONVECTION OVEN COOKING FAN BAKE DEH 200 450 F Ideal for meat pizza cakes in general and food which need to be crispy on the surface as gratined dishes Roast meats and poultry will cook faster Use of a meat thermometer will help avoid overcooking Double level wE Single level l with cookie sheets Baked foods cakes pies cookies etc may require a lower tempera ture to prevent over browning Select one or two wire shelves with cookies sheets depending upon the quantity TRADITIONAL OVEN COOKING BAKE 200 450 F Bake casseroles fruit desserts fish stuffed vegetables puddings and other moist foods that don t require brow ning and crisping BROILING AND TOP BROW NING BROIL TOAST BROIL Always use the broiling rack set in the shallow pan Place it on the wire shelf in position that puts the food about two inches from the top ele ment more for thick food such as chicken Foods such as hambur ghers steaks kebabs sausages are to be pla ced directly on the broi ling rack Use the broil settings to top brown A sandwiches ch
17. let and simmer 20 minutes stir ring occasionally Stir in drained beans Spoon mixture into a 7x11x1 1 2 inch pan or 1 1 2 qt casserole Preheat oven on FAN BAKE at 350 F with wire shelf in position 1 Prepare corn muffin mix as label directs Spoon batter evenly over top of meat mixture Bake uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and toothpick inserted in corn bread comes out clean SALMON LOAF APPLE CRUMB DESSERT Convection FAN BAKE at 325 F 1 1 lb can salmon drained boned and flaked 1 4 cup plain yogurt 1 small onion chopped 1 2 cup 1 4 cup mayonnaise 1 small green papper seeded and chopped 1 2 cup 1 egg or 2 egg whites lightly beaten 1 2 cup chopped celery 1 4 teasp pepper 1 2 cup packaged dry bread crumbs Preheat oven on FAN BAKE at 325 F with wire shelf in position 1 Grease an 8 by 4inch loaf pan or dish In a mixing bowl combine salmon with remaining ingre dients Bake 30 minutes or until loaf begins to brown and shrink away from sides of pan or dish To serve cut into slices and top each with sauce DILL SAUCE Combine 1 4 cup yogurt 1 2 cup mayonnaise 1 4 cup sour cream 3 4 cup chopped seeded cucumber 1 4 cup minced onion and 1 teasp dried dill weed Stir over low heat until warm do not boil or it will separate Convection FAN BAKE 325 F A cups sliced peeled apples Pinch salt 1 2 tablesp lemon juice 1 teasp baking powder Ground cinnamon 1 egg 1 cup flour
18. minutes before the time is up you may need to adjust the time and or temperature for best results Here are some tips for different types of convenience foods If directions call for placing the food container on a metal pan or cookie sheet to avoid spills or to aid even cooking use the shallow pan provided Use it or the cookie sheets provided for foods such as rolls cookies turnovers or frozen French fries breaded fish or chicken pieces that are placed directly on a pan or cookie sheet Some frozen foods come in oven proof plastic or paper containers which can be cooked in a microwave oven and within limits a conventional oven Be sure to follow directions for maximum baking temperature The container can melt or scorch if too high a temperature is used To be on the safe side set the oven 25 F lower than the recommended temperature When baking packaged mixtures such as scalloped potatoes macaroni and cheese brownies corn bread coffeecake and cake mixes check the package directions for recommended sizes of pan casse role or dish and the proper baking times for each A 9 inch round or an 11 by 7 by 11 2 inch rectan gular pan will fit in the oven with room on all sides for air circulation Layer cake mixes can be baked one layer at a time in a 8 or 9 inch round pan or all of the batter in a 3 inch deep 9 inch round bundt or spring form pan Tips for convection baking and roasting To bake Turn thermostat dial
19. nvection cooking a fan gently circulates the heated air within the oven providing a more even temperature around the food This system used in many large commercial ovens for years produces more even browning and cooking of baked foods meats and poultry The forced air also displaces the layer of cold air surrounding the food allowing faster cooking in many cases or a lowering of temperature In general meats and poultry can be cooked in wy less time a meat thermometer will help to prevent overcooking Cakes pies cookies etc can be baked at a lower temperature see charts and recipes lt Traditional cooking is used when browning and crisping are less 2 important or undesirable Use it following conventional recipes for cas seroles stuffed vegetables fish lasagna fruit tarts cheesecakes and other moist mixtures CONVECTION BAKING OF CONVENIENCE FOODS Many convenience foods can be successfully baked or heated by convection on the FAN BAKE setting In general follow the package directions for temperature and time However lower the tempera ture by 25 F for more even cooking of larger items frozen foods except waffles and pancakes and packaged casserole mixtures There is such a wide choice of convenience foods on the market and variations in packaging quantities and initial temperatures frozen refrigerated and shelf temperature that it s best to follow the package instructions Check the food 5 to 10
20. pa CONVECTION OVEN Instructions for use and recipes DESCRIPTION A UPPER HEATING ELEMENT oe i B OVEN LIGHT not for all models A ON C CONTROL PANEL D z D THERMOSTAT DIAL a US E ON OFF AND TOAST PROGRAMMING DIAL a F FUNCTION SELECTOR DIAL ao G PILOT LIGHT A N N H LOWER HEATING ELEMENT E T F I CRUMB TRAY NS L COOKIE SHEET two provided ee M BROILING RACK ET TON N SHALLOW PAN WIRE SHELF two provided P DEHYDRATOR KIT optional EO Q HANDGRIP O IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electric appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions 2 Do not touch hot surfaces Use handles dials and hot pads 3 To protect against electrical shock do not place oven in or under water See instructions for cleaning A Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children 5 Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning To disconnect the appliance turn the ON OFF dial to OFF and the thermostat dial to Then unplug the cord from the wall outlet Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any way Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for exa mination repair or adjustment 7 The use
21. pink when cut ee Sausage Links Up to capacity of broil 10 15 min for crisp bacon well done sausage or Patties rack Since fish is non fatty it can be broiled directly on Thin fillets need not to be turned shallow pan broil until it flakes easily with a fork TOASTING With the wire shelf in position 2 you can toast up to 6 slices of bread muffin halves bagels frozen waf fles and pancakes For toasting place the bread and follow the instruction on the drawing below Rin mini AEN al E 1 slice 2 slices 4 slices 6 slices The toast programming dial can be set clockwise for light medium or dark toast or any shade in between Set the thermostat dial D to TOAST BROIL and the function selector dial F to pos TOAST When the time is up the oven shuts off and a signal bell rings As you use the oven the best settings for favorite breads will become familiar KEEP WARM SETTING Set the thermostat dial D to the KEEP WARM position Set the ON OFF and toast programming dial clockwise to pos ON Set the function selector dial F to pos FAN BAKE DEH When food has finished cooking it can be held at this setting on the temperature control for up to an hour Any longer can dry ou
22. rating food for specific direc tions as to times temperature pretreatment and storage of dried foods FOR DEHYDRATING Ao Go Ae Set both upper and lower dials to DEH position Set the ON OFF and toast programming dial to pos ON Always leave the door open to the stop position as shown in figure Prepare food and use the dehydrating kit DE LONGHI as follows insert wire shelf inverted in the slot 1 put the dehydrator kit on the wire shelf see figure Dehydrating kit Slot 1 gt When finished turn the ON OFF dial to the OFF position and the thermostat dial to the position CARE AND CLEANING After use let the oven cool and unplug the appliance cord before cleaning This unit has been designed and engineered with your safety in mind To assure maximum safe operation keep unit clean free of grease and build up of food particles Wash the pan broiler rack and wire shelves in hot sudsy water or in a dishwasher Remove stub born soil with a scouring pad Do not use steel wool pads as bits of metal may remain and touch electrical parts or contaminate the food Slide the crumb tray out from the bottom of the oven Wash by hand If heavily soiled from a spill soak the tray in hot suds and scour lightly if necessary to avoid scratching To clean the inside walls use a damp cloth and a mild liquid soap solution Never use harsh abrasi ves
23. t the food and risks spoilage If the oven set to 200 F seems too hot to obtain a lower serving temperature turn the thermostat dial back to the KEEP WARM mark Do not attempt to hold food T longer or to rewarm cold food at this setting a S When finished turn the ON OFF dial to the OFF position and the thermostat RO dial to the position DEFROSTING Portions and pieces of raw meat poultry and fish frozen soups pastry fruit or leftovers will thaw more quickly on this setting than on a counter or in the refrige rator Set the function selector dial F at the defrost symbol and the thermostat dial to the position Turn the ON OFF and toast programming dial clockwise to pos ON DO NOT attempt to speed thawing by turning to DEH or KEEP WARM Thaw only pieces or portions small enough to thaw in an hour or less and do not let food come to room temperature Thawed food held too long or at a warm temperature can cause serious illenss Large amounts of food should be defrosted in a refrigerator 10 DEHYDRATING Slices of apples pineapple pears peaches or bananas placed directly on the dehydrator kit if sup plied will dry in 8 to 20 hours in the gently circulating warm air Time will depend on the moisture in the fruit Herbs can also be dried However the limited quantity of vegetables that can be dried at one time may not be worth your time and attention Consult a book on dehyd
24. t tied for even cooking Roast 3 5 lbs 350 F 25 min lb for medium Use broiling rack in low or high boned 30 min lb well position as oven space allows Roast on pan with broiling rack Cornish Hens 1 5 45 50 min or until ten in high position skin side up lbs each two split 350 F der and juice is clear Brush with orange marmalade or into four halves when pierced with fork honey Turn and brush several times until done Wash and pierce raw potatoes Baking Potatoes 450 F 45 50 min or until with fork Rub skins with salad oil 1 to 4 large forktender if desired Bake on wire shelf in position 1 or 2 20 25 min depending Pizza homemade 425 F on size and topping Place pizza pan or stone on wire Bake until bubbling hot and crust crisp shelf in position 1 Cakes Layer Sheet cake or Loof cake Pies Fruit 9 inch double crust 300 F to 325 F 350 F to 375 F Follow traditional recipe timing but lower tempe rature by 25 to 50 F Place metal or ovenglass dish on wire shelf in position 1 or 2 Check for doneness 5 10 min before time is up Cookies Drop Rolled and Cut Sliced Formed Biscuits Drop or Rolled and Cut 300 F to 350 F 350 F to 375 F Follow traditional recipe timing but lower tempe rature by 25 to 50 F For cookies or biscuits that take longer than 15 min reversing the posi tion of the 2 sheets at half the baking time will aid in more ev
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