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Switch-Air Digital Convection Ovens Cooking Guide

Models XAF-195, XAF-188, XAF-135, XAF-130, XAF-115, XAF-111

Congratulations! You have just purchased a new Cadco Switch-Air Digital Convection Oven. Let’s go

over some of the basics before you start using your new oven.

Your new Cadco Switch-Air Digital Convection Oven will have one of two control panels which will

provide the following functions:

Classic control panel (XAF-130, XAF-111):

• Set time

• Set temperature

• Set multi step operation

• Set up to 70 programs into memory

Dynamic control panel (XAF-195, XAF-188, XAF-135, XAF-115):

• Set time

• Set temperature

• Set humidity

• Set multi step operation

• Set up to 70 three step programs into memory

• Control (optional) models XAL135 & XAL195 Proofer functions

The first and most important step will be: Have your new oven hooked up to the proper power and (if

applicable) water source. If there is any doubt about the proper power or the connections, have the oven

installed by a qualified electrician according to your local codes.

The Cadco Switch-Air Digital Convection Ovens work on the principle of moving air. This air movement

removes the “Hot Spots” so we get very even browning, rapid preheats (10 minutes), and faster cooking.

Here are some basic do’s and don’ts for convection cooking:

• Use pans that have sides no taller than a common sheet pan.

• Preheat the oven to 50ºF above your baking temperature.

• Set the oven for your desired cooking temperature after you have placed the food inside.

• If you notice uneven cooking, set the oven temperature down 25º/30º. Let the product tell you if it

needs more or less heat.

• Aluminum foil can get pulled into the fan and cause damage.

• Don’t overload the oven.

• Maintain a minimum 2”-3” between the product being cooked and the next shelf. Remove shelves if

necessary.

• Your Cadco Convection Oven is a powerful tool, so don’t hesitate to utilize its full capacity.

• Keep your oven clean. Wipe up spills as they occur. Never allow grease to build up on the interior of

the oven, or collect on the bottom of the cooking cavity.

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Switch-Air Digital Convection Ovens Cooking Guide Models XAF-195, XAF-188, XAF-135, XAF-130, XAF-115, XAF-111 Congratulations! You have just purchased a new Cadco Switch-Air Digital Convection Oven. Let’s go over some of the basics before you start using your new oven.
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We recommend preheating your Cadco Oven, as you would with most ovens, to about 50ºF above your chosen baking temperature. After loading your product, remember to reset the oven to the desired baking temperature. Frozen products draw more heat from the oven and may require a longer recovery time. One of the most common items baked in your Cadco Convection Oven will be cookies. There are dozens of cookie manufacturers, and their products all have different baking characteristics.
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Cheesecake People generally love cheesecake and it’s not hard to make. Let’s start with a basic cheesecake batter: • #3 cream cheese • 1 ½ cups sugar • 5 eggs • lemon to taste • 2 cups Half and Half (approx.) This will make enough batter for a 10” springform pan. There are so many fun options for making cheesecake, such as: • Substitute chocolate milk for Half and Half in a triple chocolate cheesecake. • Orange juice for an orange cheesecake. • Baileys Irish Cream. • Cookie dough. • Turtle cheesecake.
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• Drop biscuits take about the same amount of time to bake and they are wonderful. Call me and I’ll share a family favorite with you. Biscuits can be so much fun to make and they are so easy that even kids can help make them. I remember Mom throwing biscuits together for breakfast when we were growing up. Hot, delicious and full of TLC, it just took her a few minutes, and I even got to help! Bread Large loaves (1 lb – 1 ½ lb) baked in 30 - 40 minutes at 325ºF.
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• • • • Preheat your Switch-Air oven to 325ºF. Roast the chicken for about 45 minutes. If a more crispy product is desired, raise the temperature to about 350º. Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 180º. Stuffing the chicken will increase cooking time and it is NOT suggested. Options • Slip slices of lemon under the skin on the breast before roasting. • Italian sausage under the skin of the breast before roasting. • Sun dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, under the skin before roasting.