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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Conv Bake
The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven (
Figure 21
). This
improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and
browning results. It also gives better baking results when using
two oven racks at the same time.
Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with
the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s recom-
mended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
Conv Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Benefits of the Convection Bake feature:
•
Foods may cook up to 25% faster, saving time and energy.
•
Multiple rack baking.
For best results
:
•
Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
•
Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or over browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins.
•
Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides
or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the
food.
•
For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes,
pastries, and breads, use the standard bake function for
best results.
To set Conv Bake with a default oven set temperature of 350°F
(177°C):
1.
Press Conv Bake.
2. Press
.
To cancel Conv Bake at any time press
.
Convection bake rack positions:
•
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 using 2 oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4 and position bakeware as
shown
in
Figure 22
.
•
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between bakeware
for proper air circulation..
Note:
•
The convection fan will begin rotating once Conv Bake,
Conv Roast or Conv Convert has been activated.
•
If the oven door is opened when the convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
•
When using Conv Bake, or any of the convection functions,
cook time reductions may vary depending on the amount
and type of food being cooked.
•
Do not open oven door too often. Doing so will reduce the
oven temperature allowing heat to escape and may
increase the cook time.
Figure 21: Air circulation in the convection function
Figure 22: Convection rack positions and pan spacing
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