Quick Start Guide
BRAVO® XL SMART OVEN
Model No. 20801, 20802
400F 2
Getting Started
Temperatures and Times can be adjusted on all functions before and during the cooking process.
TEMP/TIME: Turn the START/PAUSE Dial to set or adjust. Press SEAR + TEMP/TIME to switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius and
repeat to switch back.
CLOCK: Press PREHEAT and TEMP/TIME at the same time. Adjust by turning START/PAUSE.
LOCK: Locks all buttons. Press PROG and STAGE at the same time.
Turn the Bravo® ON and OFF.
Press ON/OFF. This button also stops any cooking function. While cooking press ON/OFF to cancel.
Choose between the 12 cooking menu options. Each menu has a preset cooking temperature and time.
Press MENU. Turn START/PAUSE to choose desired menu.
Start cooking. 350°F and 15 minutes are the defaults.
Turn START/PAUSE to adjust cooking functions or to scroll through options. Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking. Note: START/
PAUSE pauses cooking process. Press START/PAUSE during cooking to pause the Bravo. Press again to resume.
Preheat for crispier results. 350°F is the default temperature.
Press START/PAUSE. Once the preheat temperature is reached, the Bravo will beep, display “Rdy”, and begin a 10-seconds
countdown. Insert your food and press START/PAUSE to begin cooking or the Bravo will automatically return to its default settings.
Press PREHEAT to cancel at any time.
Sear your food before the initial cooking process. 450°F and 5 minutes are the defaults.
Press SEAR. If preferred, adjust Sear temp and time and press START/PAUSE. Note: The Sear function can be set for before or
after regular cooking cycle. Refer to owner’s manual for details.
WRM/FAN (WARM): Keeps your favorite leftovers warm. 140°F and 1 hour are the defaults.
FAN: Press and hold down WRM/FAN for 2 seconds. Press START/PAUSE to begin. Note: Refer to the owner’s manual for details.
Use the Digital Probe for perfect results every time. 165°F is the default.
Plug the Probe into Bravo unit (Jack). Press and hold down PROBE for 1 second and set the Probe target internal temperature for
food using START/PAUSE. Insert the other end of the Probe into your food. Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
Program gives you access to 100 cooking presets and allows you to store an additional 50 of your own. Refer to the 100
Presets on the back of the Quickstart Guide.
Press PROGRAM and turn START/PAUSE to choose preset items (1-100) to cook. Temperatures and Times can be adjusted on all
functions before and during the cooking process. Press TEMP/TIME, turn the START/PAUSE to adjust the temperature. Press TEMP/
TIME again, turn the START/PAUSE to adjust time. Press START/PAUSE to begin the chosen program. Note: 1-100 can be adjusted
but it will go back to the default temps and times after cooking has completed.
Stage lets you cook at different temps and times throughout the cooking process. 350°F and 15 minutes are
the defaults.
To add a cooking stage, press STAGE once and adjust by turning START/PAUSE. Note: Refer to owner’s manual to add additional
Stages to your cooking process.
Bravo has top and bottom heat elements that are both adjustable.
Press TOP/BTM to toggle between top heat adjustment and bottom heat adjustment. Turn the START/PAUSE to adjust the amount of
power sent to each heat source.
Make toasting easy with up to 10 levels.
Press TOAST or select it from the menu. Default is level 5 (425F for 5 min.) Turn the START/PAUSE dial left for lighter toast, and
right for darker toast.
Delay cooking to your desired start time. 1 hour is the default.
Press PROG and TOP/BTM and turn START/PAUSE to adjust Delay time. Adjustable up to 24 hours. After setting cooking function
and Delay time, press START/PAUSE. Press PROG and TOP/BTM at any time to cancel Delay.
Cooking Guide
Note: Temperatures and times may need minor adjustments to best suit your desired results.
TOP/BTM will be set to 100/100 but can be adjusted to the recipe needs or desired results.
Prepackaged Foods: Follow the directions on the package and reduce temps and times by 15%. Check periodically.
Beef/Lamb
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Frozen (Min.)
Internal Temp. (Thermometer)
Patties (½-inch thick)
2 or 3
450°F
8
12 - 15
160°F
Patties (1-inch thick)
2 or 3
450°F
12 - 15
20 - 22
Steaks (1-inch thick)
2 or 3
450°F
8 - 10
10 - 2
12 - 15
15 - 18
18 - 20
12 - 14
14 - 16
16 - 18
18 - 21
21 - 25
Rare:
Med. Rare:
Medium:
Med. Well:
Well:
125°F - 134°F
135°F - 144°F
145°F - 149°F
150°F - 159°F
160°F
Steaks (2-inches thick)
2 or 3
450°F
12 - 14
14 - 16
16 - 18
18 - 21
21 - 25
25 - 30
30 - 34
34 - 38
38 - 42
42 - 45
Rare:
Med. Rare:
Medium:
Med. Well:
Well:
125°F - 134°F
135°F - 144°F
145°F - 149°F
150°F - 159°F
160°F
1
350°F
12 per lb.
15 per lb.
17 per lb.
20 per lb.
23 per lb.
22 per lb.
26 per lb.
28 per lb.
30 per lb.
32 per lb.
Rare:
Med. Rare:
Medium:
Med. Well:
Well:
125°F - 134°F
135°F - 144°F
145°F - 149°F
150°F - 159°F
160°F
Poultry
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Frozen (Min.)
Pieces: Breasts, Legs, Thighs
1 or 2
375°F
8 - 10
10 - 14
165°F
1
375°F
10 - 12 per lb.
20 - 24 per lb.
165°F
Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 or 3
375°F
10 - 12
15 - 18
165°F
Cornish Hen (Whole 1-1.5lbs.)
Roasts (3-5lbs.)
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Whole Chicken
160°F
Internal Temp. (Thermometer)
1 or 2
375°F
28 - 33
50 - 55
165°F
Turkey (Whole, 10-12lbs.)
1
375°F
14 per lb
17 per lb
165°F
Turkey Breast (4-6lbs.)
1 or 2
375°F
14 per lb
17 per lb
165°F
Turkey Legs
1 or 2
375°F
50
55
165°F
Turkey Wings
1 or 2
375°F
33
44
165°F
1
375°F
50 - 55
1 hr. 5 min. - 1 hr
10 min.
165°F
Duck (Whole, 5lbs.)
*When cooking with the Temperature Probe, there is no need to adjust cooking time. The Bravo will cook to the internal temperature of the food.
Without the Probe, the default cooking time is 15 minutes. Adjust this according to your recipe.
Pork
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Bacon
ANY
400°F
12 - 18*
1
325°F
13 - 15 per lb.
Frozen (Min.)
Internal Temp. (Thermometer)
*For extra crispy.
Ham
Glaze*
*Apply glaze before the last 5 minutes of the cooking time.
Sausage Links
ANY
350°F
7
10
165°F
Sausage Patties
ANY
350°F
10
13 - 14
165°F
Italian, Bratwurst, etc.
ANY
375°F
10
19
160°F
Chops
1 or 2
450°F
12
20 - 22
145°F
Roasts (3-7lbs.)
1 or 2
350°F
24 per lb.
33 - 35 per lb.
145°F
Tenderloins
1 or 2
450°F
20
31 - 35
145°F
Spare Ribs
1 or 2
375°F
28 - 33
50 - 55
160°F
Country-Style Ribs
1 or 2
375°F
25 - 30
40 - 45
160°F
Hot Dogs
ANY
350°F
2-3
10 - 12
140°F
Seafood
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Frozen (Min.)
Internal Temp. (Thermometer)
Fish: Fillets (½-inch thick)
1 or 2
400°F
6-7
10
145°F
Fish: Steaks and Fillets (1-inch thick)
1 or 2
400°F
8-9
15 - 16
145°F
Whole Fish (3-4-inches thick)
1 or 2
380°F
28
50
145°F
Shrimp
ANY
400°F
5-6
7-8
Cooking time may vary with size.
Scallops (Sea)
ANY
400°F
8-9
10
130°F (Scallops and/or Lobster
turn opaque when cooking is
complete)
Scallops (Bay)
ANY
400°F
6-7
8-9
Lobster Tails (8oz.)
1 or 2
360°F
10 - 15
Vegetables
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Frozen (Min.)
Corn on the Cob (Wrapped in foil, 2-4pc.)
1 or 2
425°F
9 - 10
10-12 (4-6oz.)
Root Vegetables (8-12oz.)
1 or 2
425°F
20 - 30
25-35 (Cut into 2-inch cubes)
Potatoes: Whole (8 oz. pc.)
½ Lengthwise
French Fries
1 or 2
425°F
45
30
20
1 hr.
40
25
Roasted Onion (Wrapped in foil, 2-4pc.)
1 or 2
425°F
30
45 (Cut ½ inch off top)
Roasted Garlic (Wrapped in foil, 2-4pc.)
1 or 2
425°F
22
30
Broccoli (8-12oz.)
1 or 2
425°F
10
18 (Varies with thickness)
Squash (8-12oz.)
1 or 2
425°F
30 - 35
Eggplant (Whole)
1 or 2
350°F
50
Eggplant (½-inch slices)
1 or 2
425°F
10 - 15
Baked Apples (2 to 6pc.)
1 or 2
350°F
30
35 (Cut in half and remove core)
Baked Pears (2 to 6pc.)
1 or 2
425°F
25
30 (Cut in half and remove core)
40-45 (Cut in half, remove seeds and membrane, place
in shallow dish, brush with oil)
Pizza/Quesadillas
Rack
Temp
Fresh (Min.)
Frozen (Min.)
Internal Temp. (Thermometer)
Thin Crust
1 or 2
450°F
12 - 15
15 - 18
Regular Crust
1 or 2
450°F
12 - 15
15 - 18
Thick Crust
1 or 2
400°F
13 - 17
20 - 25
Quesadillas
1 or 2
350°F
6
Temperatures and times are
for your guidance. You may
need to adjust to your preferred
doneness.
Use position 1 for crispier
results.
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Model No. 20801, 20802 • Rev. 02 • Item No: BQ20801-20802 • CB03 • 11-28-22
100 Presets
Note: Presets 1-100 can be adjusted to create your own recipes using menu preset #101-150.
Refer to the Recipe Book for more details for each preset.
*Preheat prior to cooking. Halfway through cooking, shake or flip your food.
Simple Meals (Refer to Recipe Book for
Recipe)
Rack
Temp
1.
2.
3.
4.
Baked Eggs in Hell
Homemade Granola
Pork Sausage*
Sunny Side-Up Eggs*
1
3
3
375°F
120°F
375°F
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Thick Bacon*
Baked Shrimp*
Lemon Sesame Salmon*
Crab Cakes*
Whole Roasted Chicken*
Turkey Legs*
Roasted Cornish Hens*
Turkey Sliders*
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
375°F
425°F
450°F
375°F
375°F
375°F
350°F
450°F
Rack
Temp
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
450°F
450°F
450°F
450°F
450°F
450°F
500°F
Meats (Refer to Recipe Book for Recipe)
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
Baked Chicken Breast*
Seared Beef Steak* (Rare)
Seared Beef Steak* (Medium-Rare)
Seared Beef Steak* (Medium)
Seared Beef Steak* (Medium-Well)
Seared Beef Steak * (Well)
Reuben Sandwhich*
20.
Roast Pork*
Baked Frozen Pork Chops
(Medium-Well)
21.
22.
Baked Frozen Pork Chops (Well)
Vegetables/Pizza (Refer to Recipe Book for
Recipe)
1
300°F
Time
(Min.)
18
5 hrs.
8
10
10
15
Time
(Min.)
4
130°F
165°F
165°F
165°F
165°F
Probe
165°F
120°F
130°F
135°F
145°F
165°F
1
400°F
3
300°F
145°F
3
300°F
165°F
Rack
Temp
Time
(Min.)
Baked Root Vegetables*
1
425°F
35
24.
Grilled Asparagus*
1
425°F
8
25.
Sweet Potato Fries*
2
425°F
20
26.
27.
28.
Goat Cheese-Stuffed Mushrooms*
Baked Sweet Potatoes*
Cajun-Roasted Potatoes*
2
2
2
425°F
425°F
450°F
15
45
40
29.
Pizza*
2
400°F
12
Rack
Temp
Time
(Min.)
30.
31.
Beef Jerkey
Banana Chips
2
2
170°F
135°F
32.
Candied Bacon
2
150°F
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
Croutons
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Dried Apricots
Buttery Dinner Rolls*
Italian Loaf*
Frutti di Bosco*
Bread Pudding*
Homestyle Peach Cobbler*
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
360°F
140°F
140°F
275°F
400°F
350°F
350°F
375°F
Air-Fried Meals (Refer to Recipe Book for
Recipe)
Rack
Temp
165°F
Probe
Probe
9 hrs.
8 hrs.
1 hr.
15 min.
10
8 hrs.
20 hrs.
30
17
45
40
40
Time
(Min.)
41.
42.
43.
Griddled Cheese*
Air-Fried Pork Chops* (Medium Well)
Air-Fried Pork Chops* (Well)
1
2
3
450°F
400°F
400°F
2
44.
Air-Fried Chicken Wings*
3
400°F
14
45.
Air-Fried Fish and Chips*
3
400°F
20
46.
47.
48.
Air-Fried Chicken Breast*
Air-Fried Brussels Sprouts*
Air-Fried Shrimp*
3
3
2
360°F
400°F
400°F
17
8
49.
50.
Probe
145°F
165°F
165°F
2
3
350°F
450°F
2
450°F
12
52.
Air-Fried Cinnamon Rolls*
Air-Fried Beef Burger* (Rare)
Air-Fried Beef Burger* (Medium-Rare)
Air-Fried Beef Burger* (Medium)
2
450°F
53.
Air-Fried Beef Burger* (Medium Well)
2
450°F
135°F
145°F
54.
Air-Fried Beef Burger* (Well)
2
450°F
165°F
Air-Fried Chocolate Chip Oatmeal
55.
Cookies*
Air-Fried Lemon Slice Sugar
56.
Cookies*
57. Air-Fried Meatballs*
58. Air-Fried Salmon and Asparagus*
59. Air-Fried Egg Rolls*
60. Air-Fried Onion Rings*
61. Air-Fried Sweet Potato Chips*
62. Air-Fried Turkey Breast*
63. Air-Fried Buffalo Cauliflower*
64. Air-Fried Tandoori Chicken*
65. Air-Fried Apple Chips*
2
350°F
12
2
325°F
12
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
400°F
400°F
390°F
375°F
400°F
400°F
365°F
360°F
390°F
9
Rack
Temp
66. French Fries, regular, half bag
67. French Fries*, regular, half bag, extra
crispy
68. French Fries*, regular, 3/4 bag
69. French Fries*, regular, 3/4 bag, extra
crispy
Frozen French Fries*, fast food, half
70.
bag
Frozen French Fries*, fast food, half
71.
bag, extra crispy
Frozen French Fries*, fast food, 3/4
72.
bag
Frozen French Fries*, fast food, 3/4
73.
bag, extra crispy
74. Onion Rings*, half bag
75. Onion Rings*, full bag
76. Frozen Pot Pies*
77. Frozen Hot Pockets*
Frozen Burrito* (Chicken, Beef,
78.
Bean)
79. Frozen Corn Dogs*
2
450°F
Total
Time
(Min.)
14
3
450°F
16
3
450°F
15
3
450°F
19
3
450°F
11
3
450°F
13
2
450°F
14
2
450°F
16
2
2
2
2
400°F
400°F
400°F
350°F
11
12
41
20
2
350°F
2
350°F
80. Frozen Lasagna*, party size
2
375°F
81. Frozen Chicken Tenders*
82. Frozen Chicken Nuggets (16-20 pcs.)
83. Frozen Chicken Wings* (6-12 pcs.)
Frozen Chicken Wings*
84.
(6-12 pcs.), extra crispy
85. Frozen Pizza Bites*
86. Frozen Fish Sticks*, half box
87. Frozen Fish Sticks*, full box
88. Frozen Popcorn Shrimp*, half box
89. Frozen Popcorn Shrimp*, full box
90. Frozen Fish Filet*
91. Frozen Butterfly Shrimp*, half box
92. Frozen Fruit Turnovers*
93. Frozen Fruit Pie*
94. Frozen Churro*
95. Frozen French Toast Sticks*
96. Frozen Mini Pancake Bites*
97. Frozen Waffles*
98. Frozen Belgian Waffles*
99. Frozen Assorted Mini Quiche*
Frozen Breakfast
100.
Sandwiches* (wrap with foil)
2
2
3
400°F
360°F
425°F
15
1 hr.
55 min.
18
11
18
2
425°F
20
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
390°F
375°F
375°F
425°F
425°F
450°F
425°F
400°F
400°F
350°F
375°F
375°F
450°F
425°F
375°F
14
20
22
14
16
16
10
20
32
15
10
8
5
7
11
2
350°F
20
51.
3
23.
Baked and Dehydrated Foods (Refer to
Recipe Book for Recipe)
Probe
Frozen Foods
11
13
14
9
120°F
130°F
130°F
165°F
165°F
165°F
Probe
165°F
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