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Oven Controls
Convec Bake
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven. This improved heat
distribution allows for even cooking and browning results. It also
gives better baking results when using multiple oven racks at the
same time. Heated air flows around the food from all sides,
sealing in juices and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more
evenly. Convec Bake may be set for any oven temperature
between 300°F (148°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To set Convec. Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F:
1.
Arrange oven racks and close oven door.
2. Press Convec Bake. 350 appears in display.
3.
By pressing
or
, the oven temperature may be
adjusted in 5°F increments (1°C). When setting for convec-
tion, be sure to set the oven temperature between 300°F
(149°C) and 550°F (288°C).
To cancel Convec Bake at any time, press
.
Important notes:
•
The convection fan on a gas range will not begin rotating
until Convec Bake has been into the cycle for six minutes.
•
If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the
convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is
closed. D-0 will appear in the display.
•
When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary
depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.
•
Glass cookware may require reduced temperature.
Minimize opening of the oven door. Opening the door will
reduce the temperature in the oven.
Suggestions for Convec Bake:
•
For optimum cooking results, it is recommended to preheat
the oven when baking foods such as cookies, biscuits, and
breads.
•
Reduce oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended
oven temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
•
For best results when using a single oven rack, place rack in
position 2 or 3 (See
Figure 14
). When using two oven racks,
place in positions 1 and 4. When using three oven racks,
place in positions 1, 3, and 6 (use offset rack only in position
6).
•
Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies, and muffins.
Baking tips
•
Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
•
When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
•
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using two
oven racks, place racks in positions 3 and 5
(
See
Figure 15
).
•
Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins
.
•
For best results, use cookware with low sides. This allows the
air to circulate around the food, sealing in juices and
flavors.
Figure 14: Air movement using convection
STOP
STOP
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5
4
3
2
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2
3
4
5
6
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Figure 15: Baking on multiple levels
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