Amana AOCD2770 User Manual

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Facts and Hints to Remember
• Amana’s Slo-Cook™ feature simulates a traditional

crock pot by cooking food slowly at a low temperature.

• Slo-Cook™ provides enhanced flavor and tenderness,

since food is cooked slowly at low temperature.

• Meats cooked at low temperature shrink less and are

more tender, thus allowing less expensive cuts of meat
to be used.

• Slo-Cook™ time for meat varys depending on

distribution and amount of fat, bone, weight, and
shape.

• Meats may be placed on Slo-Cook™ trivet to avoid

saturation of juices and to brown.

• Dairy products such as milk, cheese, sour cream,

and condensed cream soups have a tendency to
separate, break down, and mix with other ingredients
during Slo-Cook™.

• Fresh vegetables tend to discolor or turn dark during

Slo-Cook™.  Discoloration can be avoided by using
frozen or blanched vegetables.

• Spices are enhanced and liquids do not boil away

when cooked slowly at low temperature.

• Food flavors are not mixed when cooked in the oven in

separate, covered dishes.  Covered dishes generally
cook more evenly and retain moisture.

• Mixing, cooking, and serving an entire meal in the

same oven-proof glass or stoneware can be
accomplished with the Slo-Cook™ feature.

• A standard oven cavity allows four rack positions for

placing dishes in oven for Slo-Cook™.

• No preheating of oven is necessary before using the

Slo-Cook™ feature.

• Valuable heat loss is prevented since stirring is not

necessary during Slo-Cook™.  It is important not to
open oven door during Slo-Cook™, as heat loss will
occur resulting in extended cooking time.

Suggested Dish Arrangements
• Determine rack level by dish size and amount of food.
• Covered dishes retain moisture better than uncovered

dishes.

• Casserole items with bread or cracker topping should

be left uncovered so toppings stay crisp.

• Roast should not be covered so a rich browness can be

obtained.

• Wrap food items like baking potatoes and corn on the

cob in foil.

• While using Slo-cook™ feature, one-dish items such

as casseroles require adding a separate dish with
water. This is important as it prevents overcooking of
food.

Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Oven includes Slo-Cook™ trivet. This trivet should be
placed in pan or roaster.  Slo-Cook™ trivet elevates food
keeping it out of food liquids.

Slo-Cook™ Trivet

Slo-Cook™ feature sets oven temperature to cook like a
crock pot (approx.225°F) for up to 12 hours. Open oven
door to confirm nothing is stored in oven cavity and set
racks to proper height before using Slo-Cook™ feature.
See “Slo-Cook™ Recipes” and “Slo-Cook™ Menu Meals”
sections for recipes.
1.

Press BAKE pad.

2.

Press 

 

-

 pad until 170°, then HLD, and then SLO is

displayed.

3.

Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished.
• Remove food from oven when cooking time has

elapsed. Food left in oven can overcook.

Set oven to cook for desired amount of time at crock pot
temperature. Oven automatically stops heating after time
elapses. See “Slo-Cook™ Recipes” and “Slo-Cook™
Menu Meals” sections for recipes.
1.

Place food in oven.

2.

Press COOK TIME pad.

3.

Press

 

+

 or 

-

 pad until cooking time is displayed.

• Cook time can be set up to 11 hours and 55

minutes.

• 10 minutes minimum cooking time.

4.

Press BAKE pad.

5.

Press 

 

-

 pad until 170°, then HLD, and then SLO is

displayed.
• To view cook time, press and hold COOK TIME

pad.

• When cooking time has elapsed, an end of cycle

signal sounds, oven automatically turns off and
display returns to time of day. Oven signal sounds 3
times, then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or
until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed.

6.

Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished.
• Remove food from oven when cooking time has

elapsed. Food left in oven can overcook.

To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time
Press OVEN CANCEL pad.