Convection Oven User Manual

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ROAST AND HOLD OPERATION — GCO2C OVEN
Roast and Hold cooks the product in two stages. During First Stage Cooking, the oven temperature is
regulated by the Roast thermostat for the amount of time set on the Timer. After the lapsed time counts
down to 00:00, Second Stage Cooking begins. During Second Stage Cooking, the burners are off as the
temperature in the oven declines to the Hold Temperature. The door should remain closed during Second
Stage Cooking.
When the Hold temperature is reached, cooking is done. The Time Display counts up the Hold time and
flashes "Hold." Temperature in the oven will be maintained at the Hold temperature until the oven is turned
off.
400ºF
300ºF
200ºF
100ºF
ROAST AND HOLD DIAGRAM - Time vs. Temperature
SHORT BEEP.
TIMER DISPLAY FLASHES 00:00.
ROAST THERMOSTAT OFF.
BURNERS OFF UNTIL HOLD
TEMPERATURE IS REACHED.
LONG BEEP (20 SEC.)
BURNERS MAINTAIN
HOLD TEMPERATURE.
TIMER DISPLAY COUNTS UP
HOLD TIME AND FLASHES
"HOLD."
OVEN TEMPERATURE
TIMER DISPLAY COUNTS DOWN,
COLON FLASHES.
COOKING FROM
STORED HEAT
LOAD PRODUCT
INTO OVEN
PRODUCT TEMPERATURE
TEMP.
TIME
PREHEAT FIRST STAGE COOKING SECOND STAGE
COOKING
(DO NOT OPEN
DOORS)
HOLDING
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PROPER UTENSILS
The use of proper utensils can enhance oven operation. Medium and light weight pans are recommended
since it is more economical to bake with lighter pans.
Meats should be roasted in shallow pans deep enough to hold all juices and allow free air circulation.
CONSERVING ENERGY
• Turn off unused equipment.
• Adjust menu patterns and cooking or baking schedules for optimum equipment use.
• Reduce thermostat settings in slack periods since gas equipment heats up and recovers quickly.
• Preheat only to the required cooking temperature for the specific food, not higher.
• Do not open the oven door unless absolutely necessary. Use the window to observe cooking
progress.
• Keep area around the oven door clean and free of food particles.
• Any obstruction that prevents the door from closing completely will adversely affect oven efficiency.
OPERATING HINTS
When using the convection oven for the first time with a particular food, check the degree of doneness
periodically before the suggested time has lapsed to make sure the desired doneness is achieved.
Record your temperature and time settings for various products. The convection oven can provide
consistent, repeatable results.
The convection oven is a bit faster than conventional deck-type ovens; temperature settings are lower and
cook times are shorter. Since recipes and foods are subject to many variations and tastes, the guidelines
regarding times and temperatures in this manual are SUGGESTIONS ONLY. Experiment with your food
products to determine the cooking temperatures and times that give you the best results.