GE 164D2966P126 - Manual (Page 11)

CONVECTION COOKING
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is Convection?
convection
fan circulates
hot air
around the This
circulating hot air is
evenly distributed
throughout
As result,
evenly
and
Because food heated in a convection oven
when using the convection modes. many
can be cooked at temperatures than
suggested regular ovens. remember that recipe
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books often give times and temperatures for cooking
in regular ovens. Convection ovens make it possible
to reduce the temperature by
For more information
on adapting recipes, see the Convection
CAUTION: The convection oven fan shuts off when
the oven door is opened, DO NOT leave the door
open for
periods time while using convection
cooking may shorten the life the convection
element.
should you use Convection Bake or Convection Roast?
difference between In collection roast, heat the oven
ion and and traditional and element. The convection fan circulates heated air
some genera] evenly over and around the food. Meat and poultry
convection bake, heat comes the beating
are browned all sides as if they were
in the the convection fan
a rotisserie. Using the roasting rack provided, heated
the
air will be circulated under and around the
Preheating is not necessary with
roasted. The heated air seals in juices quickly
time of minutes.
a moist and tender product while, at the same
time. creating a rich golden brown exterior.
regular baking, the bottom oven element heats
I he the which then cooks the food.
Convection Roast
Convection Bake
tender cuts of meat, uncovered.
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[deal for baked all shelves. ●
Roasting pans with sides allow air movement
Good quantities of
Regular Roast
results cookies, biscuits. brownies,
Less tender cuts of meat because these need to cook
cream puffs, sweet rolls, cake and
Regular Bake
a time in 1 id to become tender.
Cooking bag
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such as cakes have a more top
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tent
crust baked with convection heat.
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Cover-cd dish
Cookware for Convection Cooking
Before using convection check to see
if’ your cookware room for circulation in
are
with pans,
between them. Also. be sure the pans do
each
or the walls of the oven.
Metal and Glass
Any type
cookware will in your convection
oven. However, metal pans heat the
for convection baking.
01. pans
w
bake
an shiny pans.
- Glass or ceramic pans more slowly.
Paper and Plastic
paper and plastic containers that are
recommended use in regular ovens can be used in
convection ovens. Plastic cookware that is
resistant to temperatures of
can also be used.
When baking cookies, will the best results
if you use a cookie sheet instead of a with
low sides.
For recipes like oven-baked chicken, you should
use a
with sides. Hot cannot circulate
well around food in a pan with high sides.
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