KITCHENAID KERC500 EN - Manual (Page 15)

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Convection Cooking
(on some models)
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually
distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a
standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air maintains a
consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more
evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding
crustier breads.
Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures
25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C) and cooking time can be shortened
by as much as 30 percent, especially for large turkeys and roasts.
■ It is important not to cover foods so that surface areas remain
exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping.
■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by only opening the oven door
when necessary.
■ Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with
lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food.
■ Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the
minimum cooking time with an alternative method such as a
toothpick.
■ Use a meat thermometer or the temperature probe to
determine the doneness of meats and poultry. Check the
temperature of pork and poultry in 2 or 3 places.
Convection Bake
(on some models)
1. Convection element heat and fan
Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and
pastries, as well as foods on multiple racks. It is helpful to stagger
items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat. If the oven is
full, extra cooking time may be needed.
When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods,
be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures.
Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) of
space between the cookware and the sides of the oven.
During convection baking preheat, the convection and broil
elements and the bake element all heat the oven cavity. After
preheat, the convection element and the bake element will cycle
on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan
constantly circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or
preheating, the broil and convection element and fan will turn off
immediately. They will come back on once the door is closed.
■ Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may
need to be reduced also.
To Convection Bake (on some models):
Before convection baking, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When using 2 racks,
place on guides 2 and 4. When using 3 racks, place on guides 1, 3
and 5.
1. Press CONVECTION BAKE.
The set temperature and “CONV BAKE” will appear on the
display.
2. Press the TEMPERATURE “up” or “down” arrow pads
(buttons) to enter a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).
3. Press START.
“PrE°” will appear on the oven display if the actual oven
temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
When the set temperature is reached, if on, one tone will
sound.
4. Press CANCEL OFF when finished cooking.
To Auto Convection Bake:
1. Press AUTO CONVECTION.
The set temperature, “CONV BAKE” and “AC” will appear on
the display.
Set the temperature to the standard non-convection cooking
temperature for the food being cooked. The oven will
automatically adjust to the correct convection cooking
temperature when cooking starts.
2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads (buttons) to raise or
lower the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts until the desired
temperature shows on the display.
3. Press START.
“PrE°” will appear on the oven display if the actual oven
temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
When the set temperature is reached, if on, 1 tone will sound.
4. Press CANCEL OFF when finished cooking.
Pork chops
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
4 450°F
(232°C) 25-28
Ham slice [precooked]
¹ ₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
4
4 500°F
(260°C) 10-12
20-22
Frankfurters 4 500°F
(260°C) 8
Lamb chops
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
4
400°F
(204°C)
18-20
Chicken
bone-in pieces
3
500°F
(260°C)
32
Fish
¹ ₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick
3
3 350°F
(177°C) 20
20-22
*Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
FOOD
RACK
POSITION
TEMP.
TOTAL
TIME
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