Convection Ovens
There are two convection ovens. These
run on 110 VAC and propane. These are excellent for
heating large quantities of food rapidly, sort of a super
microwave. The top control is ON, OFF, and COOL
DOWN. The center position is OFF. The middle
control is the temperature. The bottom control is a
timer, not connected to the oven controls; it is just a
timer.
Foods left in the oven will stay warm for a while, but check the temperature to ensure food safety. A couple of minutes of heating occasionally will keep the contents warm.
These units have electronic pilot lights, and should light automatically. However, that does not always happen. You can turn the oven to on, the fan comes on, and you think everything is great. But the pilot light may not come on, and you will realize later that the oven is cold. It is always wise to check for heat a few minutes after you turn them on. If there is no heat, the first thing to check is the propane valves. This includes the two valves at the tank, as well as the valve near the oven. If the valves are open, then cycle the oven on and off, and check it a few minutes later. Sometimes the electronic pilot does not work. If so, turn the oven off and try again. In some cases, you may have to repeat this process 5 or 10 times to get the oven to warm up! The oven repairmen say that wind and breeze can affect whether or not it starts, so make sure the kitchen doors are shut, and consider turning off the exhaust fan. The cover underneath the door lifts up and then tilts out; the repairmen says this might make it easier to light.
