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Convect
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.
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The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of
food on a single rack.
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Always use the convection grid placed on turntable or baking
tray.
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Always use the turntable “On” option when convection
cooking with the convection grid (default setting).
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Do not cover turntable or convection grid or baking tray with
aluminum foil.
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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.
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Use convection cooking for items such as souffles, breads,
cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.
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All Convect functions require preheating before use. Place
food in microwave oven after preheating is complete.
Convect 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.
A
B
C
A. Convection fan
B. Convection element
C. Convection grid
The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in
general categories. Use the following chart as a guide.
CONVECTION CHART
Setting
Foods
Code
BAKED
GOODS
Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast
Cakes and Cookies
Casseroles: including frozen entrées
and soufflés
Fish
1
MEATS
Baked potatoes
Chicken: whole and pieces, meatloaf
Roasts: pork, beef, and ham
* Turkey and large poultry are not
included because their cook times vary.
2
OTHER
FOODS
Convenience foods: french fries, nuggets,
fish sticks, pizza
Pies: fruit and custard
3
For Use With Convection/Combination
Cycles (on some models)
Metal bakeware may be used only during convection (bake)
cycles. Use ovenproof, microwave-safe cookware for all other
convection and combination cycles.
