KITCHENAID 30 Inch Slide-In Electric Range Control Guide - Manual (Page 11)

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Proofing Bread
Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the
yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Proof should be
used for fresh dough, thawed dough, and for the first and second
rise.
To Proof:
Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and
cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on
rack guide 2 and close the oven door.
NOTE: If the temperature of the oven is greater than 120°F (49°
C), “Oven Cooling” will be displayed until the temperature is less
than 120°F (49°C).
1. Press PROOF.
2. Press START.
Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time
may vary depending on dough type and quantity.
3. Press CANCEL UPPER when finished proofing.
Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan
(s), and cover loosely. Follow the same placement and control
steps above. Before baking, remove the cover.
NOTE: If the oven temperature is greater than 120°F (49°C),
the display will indicate “Oven Cooling” until the temperature
is below 120°F (49°C).
Cook Time
To Set a Timed Cook:
1. Press BAKE or BROIL or press an Easy Convect function.
2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than
the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will
light up.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the
time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
6. Press CANCEL for the desired oven to clear the display.
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
1. Press BAKE or BROIL or press an Easy Convect function.
2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than
the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will
light up.
4. Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or
minutes you want to delay the start time.
7. Press START.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed
anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2 through
4. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off
automatically.
8. Press CANCEL for the desired oven to clear the display.
Baking Drawer
The baking drawer is highly recommended for baking frozen
foods. Use the temperature and medium cook time given on the
frozen food packaging. For example, if the packaging suggests a
cook time of 15 to 20 minutes, set the cook time for 17 minutes.
Check food for doneness before removing from the baking drawer.
The baking drawer may also be used for conventional baking,
slow cooking, and keeping hot cooked foods warm. It is not
recommended to prepare foods taller than the height of the baking
drawer rack handles or foods that may rise above 2
1 /
2
" (6.4 cm) in
the baking drawer.
IMPORTANT: Always use the baking drawer rack when using the
baking drawer.
A. Baking drawer
B. Baking drawer rack
C.
Baking drawer rack handles
See the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual for
more information.
To Bake with the Baking Drawer:
1. Press BAKING DRAWER BAKE.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If
the temperature entered is not in the range of the
temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed
temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the
allowable range.
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
5. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
6. Remove food from the drawer.
To Slow Cook with the Baking Drawer:
IMPORTANT: Brown roasts thoroughly before starting to slow
cook.
1. Place food in the Baking Drawer.
2. Press BAKING DRAWER SLOW COOK.
3. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If
the temperature entered is not in the range of the
temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed
temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the
allowable range.
4. Press START.
5. (Optional) Set the desired cook time using the number
keypads.
6. Press START.
7. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
8. Remove food from the baking drawer.
To Keep Warm with the Baking Drawer:
Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the
warmed drawer.
1. Place food in the baking drawer
2. Press BAKING DRAWER KEEP WARM.
3. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If
the temperature entered is not in the range of the
temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed
temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the
allowable range.
4. Press START.
5. Press CANCEL LOWER when finished.
6. Remove food from the baking drawer.