Dehydrating; Bread Proof - Electrolux EI27EW45JS Use And Care Manual

Dehydrating

This mode dries foods with heat from the bake
and the convection element. The heat is circulated
throughout the oven by the convection fan.
Dehydrating is used to dry and/or preserve foods
such as fruits, meats, vegetables and herbs.
This mode holds an optimum low temperature
while circulating the heated air to slowly remove
moisture. The oven can be programmed for
Dehydrating at any temperature between 100°F to
225°F with a default temperature of 120°F.
Dehydrating Tips
• Do not preheat the oven.
• Multiple racks can be used simultaneously.
• Drying times vary depending on the moisture
and sugar content of the food, the size of the
pieces, the amount being dried and the humidity
in the air.
• Check food at the minimum drying time.
• Treat fruits with antioxidants to avoid
discoloration.
• Consult a food preservation book or a library for
additional information.
To set a Dehydrate Temperature of 120°F
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place food.
2. Select oven by pressing either UPPER OVEN
or LOWER OVEN.
3. Press DEHYDRATE.
4. Press START to begin dehydrating.
5. Remove food. Always use oven mitts when
removing hot pans from the oven.
6. Press CANCEl to stop or cancel the
Dehydrate feature at any time.
Setting Oven Controls
Bread proofing
Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking
by activating the yeast. This feature is ideal for
proofing, or rising bread dough. The oven can be
programmed for Bread Proofing at any temperature
between 85°F to 100°F with a default temperature
of 100°F.
Bread Proofing Tips
• No need to preheat for this feature.
• Proof bread until dough has doubled in bulk.
• For best results, place a shallow pan with 1 to
3 cups of boiling hot water on the lowest rack
position to keep the air moist inside the oven
cavity.
• Allow at least 1" between edge of pan and walls
of the oven.
• Limit frequent door openings to prevent losing
heat and lengthening proofing time.
To set a Bread Proof
1. Arrange interior oven racks and place bread
dough in the oven.
2. Select oven by pressing either UPPER OVEN or
LOWER OVEN.
3. Press BREAD PROOF.
4. Press START to begin the bread proofing.
5. The Cook Time, Timer and End Time features
can be set to control your Bread Proof time
(read their sections for directions).
6. Remove food.
7. Press CANCEl to stop or cancel the Bread
Proof feature at any time.
To change a Bread Proof temperature while the
function is active:
1. Select oven by pressing either UPPER OVEN
or LOWER OVEN.
2. Press the HI or lO pads to get to the desired
temperature.
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