KITCHENAID 27 Inch Built-in Microwave Oven Built-In Convection Microwave Oven Control Guide - Manual (Page 12)

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Use the following chart as a guide.
CRISPING CHART
FOOD
COOK TIME
(MINUTES)*
PREPARATION
Bacon, 4 strips Side 1: 3:00
Side 2: 1:45 Place in crisper pan in a
single layer
Frozen french
fries, 2 servings Side 1: 5:00
Side 2: 2:00 Place in crisper pan in a
single layer
Boneless
chicken breasts,
2 pieces Side 1: 4:00
Side 2: 3:00 5–6 oz (142–170 g) each
Hamburger
patties, 2 Side 1: 3:30
Side 2: 2:00 4 oz (113 g) each,
1 /
2
" (1.3 cm) thick
Frozen thin crust
pizza 8:00–9:00
* Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual
tastes.
Soften/Melt
Soften and Melt functions may be used to soften or melt your
food. Times and cooking powers have been preset for a number
of food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
SOFTEN CHART
FOOD CODE QUANTITY PREPARATION
Butter 1 ½-2 sticks Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
Margarine 2 ½-2 sticks
Ice cream 3
16, 32, or 64 oz
(454, 907 g, or
1.8 kg)
Cream
cheese
4
3 or 8 oz (85 g
or 227 g)
Unwrap and place
in microwave-safe
container.
Use the following chart as a guide.
MELT CHART
FOOD CODE QUANTITY PREPARATION
Butter 1 ½-2 sticks Unwrap and
place in
microwave-safe
container.
Margarine 2 ½-2 sticks
Chocolate 3
2, 4, 6, 8 oz
(57, 113, 170,
227 g) Cut squares into
small pieces or
use chips. Place
in microwave-
safe container.
Cheese 4
8 or 16 oz (227
or 454 g)
Cut into small
pieces and
place in
microwave-safe
container.
Marshmallows 5
5 or 10 oz (142
or 283 g)
Place in
microwave-safe
container.
EasyConvect™ Conversion
A. Broil element
B. Convection fan C. Convection element
D. Convection grid
Convection cooking uses the convection element, the broil
element and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the oven
cavity by the fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to
heat the outer portion quickly.
� The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of
food on a single rack.
� Always use the convection grid placed on turntable or baking
tray.
� Always use the turntable "On" option when convection cooking
with the convection grid (default setting).
� Do not cover turntable or convection grid or baking tray with
aluminum foil.
� Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap, or paper
products. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used
in convection cooking. Round pizza pans are excellent for
convection cooking.
� Use convection cooking for items such as souffles, breads,
cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.
� All EasyConvect ™ functions require preheating before use.
Place food in microwave oven after preheating is complete.
EasyConvect ™ Conversion is a function that converts a standard
thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal cook time
and temperature for convection cooking after the oven has
preheated.
Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard
cooking. The oven can automatically reduce standard recipe
temperatures and times for convection cooking.