DeLonghi AS40U - Manual (Page 4)

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SUMMARY OF OPERATION
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.
POSITION OF
PROGRAM FUNCTION TEMPERATURE WIRE RACK/ NOTES/TIPS
DIAL DIAL ACCESSORIES
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.
Double level
Single level
with cookie
sheets
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 open-face
sandwiches, cheese top-
pings, hors d’ouevres.
TOASTING TOAST TOAST/BROIL
Set the ON/OFF dial to
the color desired. Some
breads, muffins, etc. will
take longer than others.
Reset dial if results are too
light. Place the bread to
be toasted following
instruction on page. 6.