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Oven Controls
Convection Bake
Benefits of convection cooking include:
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Foods can cook up to 25 to 30% faster.
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Multiple rack baking.
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When using convection, use cookware or pans with low
sides. This allows the air to circulate around the food evenly.
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven. 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. Heated air flows around the food from all sides,
sealing in juices and flavors. Breads and pastry brown more
evenly. Most foods baked in a standard pan will cook faster and
more evenly with the convection feature. Convec Bake may be
set for any oven temperature between 170°F (77°C) and 500°F
(260°C).
To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F:
1.
Press Convec Bake.
2. Press START.
To cancel Convection Bake at any time, press STOP.
Important notes:
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If the oven door is opened when Convec Bake is active, the
convection fan will stop rotating until the oven door is
closed.
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When using Convec Bake, cook time reductions may vary
depending on the amount and type of food being cooked.
Baking tips
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For cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection bake
function for best results when using multiple racks.
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Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
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When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
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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
.
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Glass cookware may require reduced temperatures.
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Use pans or cookware with low sides. This allows the air to
circulate around food evenly.
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Unless the recipe is written for convection cooking, 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.
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When using two oven racks, place in positions 3 and 6
(
Figure 30
) and place bakeware as shown in
Figure 31
.
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When cooking with three oven racks, place racks on
positions 2, 4, and 6.
Figure 30: Air movement using convection
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2
1
7
6
5
4
Figure 31: Baking on multiple levels
