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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Setting Convection Bake
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven (
Figure 19
).
This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even baking
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 bake faster and more evenly
with the convection feature. Multiple rack baking may
slightly increase bake time for some foods, but the overall
result is time saved.
Benefits of Convection Bake:
•
Superior multiple oven rack performance
•
Foods bake more evenly
•
Foods can bake up to 25 to 30% faster.
To set convection bake:
1.
Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool.
2.
Allow oven to preheat the oven for 8-to-10 minutes
before baking. Preheating is not necessary when
roasting, cooking casseroles, or broiling most foods.
3.
Turn the
oven mode
knob to the
conv bake
position
(
Figure 20
).
4.
Turn the
oven temp
knob to the desired temperature
position (
Figure 21
).
When using convection bake, decrease your normal
cooking times. Adjust the cook time for desired doneness
as needed. Time reductions will vary depending on the
amount and type of food to be cooked.
Be aware that the convection fan will continue to run
after the door is opened. This is normal. Use caution
when reaching inside of the oven. Hot air will be
pushed out of the appliance.
Figure 19: Air movement using convection
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the
oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks,
and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
Do not bake foods directly on the oven bottom. To
avoid damaging the oven interior and surfaces,
always bake foods in the oven using bakeware posi-
tioned on an oven rack.
Figure 20: Oven mode knob
Figure 21: Oven temp knob
CAUTION
CAUTION
