Broiling Tips - Dacor ECD Series Use And Care Manual

to operate the oven in standard broil or convection broil
modes:
1. Close the door tightly.
2. Press the broIl or ConveCtIon broIl key.
3. Press the TIME • TEMP + or TIME • TEMP – key and the
default temperature setting "hI" will be displayed. "hI" is
equivalent to 555˚F.
4. if a temperature other than
• TEMP – key to reduce the temperature. Six seconds after
setting the temperature, the "on" indicator will light up in the
clock display, the broiler element will begin heating.
5. Dacor recommends that you set the minute timer(s) to time
the broiling process (see page 11).
6. when the minute timer expires and/or the food is cooked,
press the CANCEL • SECURE key to turn off the oven.
the cooling fan will continue to run for 30 to 45 minutes
depending upon the length and temperature of the broiling
process.
Common Baking Problems
problem
Cookies and biscuits burn on the bottom.
Cookies and biscuits are too brown on top.
Cakes burn on the sides or are not done in
center.
Cakes crack on top.
Cakes are not level.
Pies burn around edges or are not done
in center.
Pies are too light in color on top.
Delay Timed Cooking
this function allows the user to finish and/or start a cooking
cycle automatically. it is especially useful for preparing meals in
advance or cooking while you are at work or play. timed cooking
can only be used with standard bake, Pure Convection and
convection bake modes. timed cooking does not function in the
broil modes.
Important:
• CooK tIm E refers to the length of the cooking cycle. it does
not refer to the start time.
• the time required to pre-heat the oven must be included in
the CooK tIme. allow for about 8 to 12 minutes pre-heat
time depending upon the temperature setting. the top
element does not come on to pre-heat in the delay mode, so
you will not pre-maturely brown foods.
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ven
"hI" is desired, press the tIme
probable Cause
oven door opened too often
incorrect rack position being used. Pan too
close to bake element.
Standard bake or convection bake mode
being used.
Rack position being used is too high.
Food was placed in the oven during
pre-heat.
oven was too hot.
oven temperature was too high.
oven and/or oven rack was not level.
oven was too hot.
Dark, heat absorbing pan being used.
oven was not hot enough.
oven and/or rack over crowded.
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peratIon

broIlIng tIps:

1. always use a broiler pan and grill to provide drainage for
excess fat and grease. Doing so will reduce spatter, smoke
and flare-ups.
2. Pre-heat the broiler for 10 minutes prior to cooking.
3. Begin with a room temperature broiler pan for even cooking.
4. use tongs or a spatula to turn and remove meats. Never
pierce meat with a fork. the natural juices will escape.
5. Broil food on the first side for slightly more than half of the
recommended time, then season and turn. Season the
second side just before removing.
6. to prevent sticking, lightly grease the broiler grill. Excess
grease will result in heavy smoke. For easier cleaning,
remove the broiler pan and grill when the food is removed.
while the pan and grill are still warm, soak the pan and grill
in a solution of hot water and dishwashing liquid, then scrub
them with an abrasive pad.
Food safety is an important consideration when using delayed
cooking modes. to avoid potential sickness and spoiling of food,
take the following steps:
• avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the
cooking cycle to begin. typical foods to avoid include those
containing eggs and dairy products, cream soups, and
cooked or uncooked meats, poultry and fish.
• if cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold
or frozen food into the oven. Most unfrozen foods should
never stand in the oven for more than two hours before
cooking begins.
• Do not allow foods to remain in the oven more than one
hour after completion of the cooking cycle. when the
temperature drops below 140˚, bacteria can develop.
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CorreCtIon
use door window to check food or set
minute timer to shortest recommended
time and check food when timer beeps.
Change rack position. use Pure
Convection mode.
use Pure Convection mode.
Change rack position.
wait until oven is pre-heated
Reduce temperature.
Reduce temperature.
Level oven and rack as needed.
Reduce temperature.
use shiny, reflective pans.
increase oven temperature.
Reduce number of pans.
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