Capital Cooking MAESTRO MWO301ES - Manual (Page 12)

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OVEN HEATING MODES DEFINED (continued)
SELF CLEAN
Self Clean is a special heating function that raises the oven temperature to levels that will burn most food
byproducts to ash. It is a 3 hour heating cycle but due to the extreme heat generated, the oven door is
automatically locked when the cycle is started.
Daily oven cleaning can be accomplished with mild detergent and water with a non-abrasive sponge but a
Self Clean cycle performed once or twice a year or after particularly high splatter cooking will eliminate
unseen build up within the oven and reduce the generation of smoke during cooking.
HOLD
The HOLD function is automatic and is entered when a Timed Cook or Meat Probe function has been
completed.
HOLD will reduce the oven temperature setting to 150° F using the perimeter Bake heating element to sustain
the temperature while reducing the concentration of heat.
The HOLD mode is timed for 2 hours.
NOTE: Food should not remain in the oven after the HOLD function has ended. Food safe temperature
has been established at 140° F below which bacteria will grow.
OVEN USE (Before Cooking)
WARNING:
Do not line the oven bottom with foil or cover it with any material. Your oven has been
manufactured for easy cleaning of spills and soiling. Lining with foil or covering will negatively
affect the cooking performance of your oven and may cause fire hazards.
WARNING: Position oven racks when the oven is cool. If the oven is hot and racks must be repositioned,
always use clean, dry pot holders to prevent steam burns.
WARNING: To prevent unnecessary odors, always clean large spills or food particles from the oven prior to
heating.
PREPARATION
Before you start cooking, prepare the following:
• Check timing for preparation and cooking of all dishes prior to starting for good meal planning.
• Have your food, ingredients, spices, etc, ready and all required tools handy (oven mitts, tongs, spoons,
basting brushes, etc.)
• Know your recipe and have it handy for reference. Know your set temperature, approximate cooking time
(and food weight if time is weight based), internal doneness temperature.
• Prepare an area for hot foods out of the oven. Good preparation can prevent injury, damage, or other
mishaps.