KitchenAid KERI203, KERA205, KERI201 manual Convection Cooking, Broiling Chart

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Use MAXI/ECONO (on some models) for broiling regular-sized and smaller cuts of meat, poultry and fish. Broil MAXI uses both top elements for maximum browning coverage of foods. Broil ECONO uses the inner element for browning coverage of a smaller area.

Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling operation.

To Broil (on models with Maxi/Econo Broil):

1.Press MAXI BROIL or ECONO BROIL.

Choose Maxi Broil when broiling larger amounts of food with both broil elements. Choose Econo Broil when broiling smaller amounts of food with only the inner broil element.

2.Press START.

3.Press OFF when finished.

To Broil (on models with Broil):

1.Press BROIL.

2.Press START.

3.Press OFF when finished.

Variable Temperature Broiling

Changing the temperature when Variable Temperature Broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

To Use:

1.(On some models) press MAXI BROIL or ECONO BROIL.

OR

(On some models) press BROIL.

2.Press the number pads to set a temperature between 300°F and 500°F (149°C to 260°C).

3.Press START.

4.Press OFF when finished.

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

			TOTAL
	RACK		TIME
FOOD	POSITION	TEMP.	MIN.
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	500°F	14
medium rare
medium	4	(260°C)	16
well-done	4		18
Steak
1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm) thick
rare	4	500°F	23
medium	4	(260°C)	28
Ground meat patties*
1" (2.5 cm) thick		500°F
well-done	4	(260°C)	16-18
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	450°F	25-28
		(232°C)
Ham slice [precooked]
¹ " (1.25 cm) thick	4	500°F	10-12
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	(260°C)	20-22
Frankfurters	4	500°F	8
		(260°C)
Lamb chops		400°F
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	(204°C)	18-20
Chicken		500°F
bone-in pieces	3	(260°C)	32
Fish
¹ " (1.25 cm) thick	3	350°F	20
1" (2.5 cm) thick	3	(177°C)	20-22

*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

Convection Cooking

(on some models)

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air maintains a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.

Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures

25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C) and cooking time can be shortened by as much as 30 percent, especially for large turkeys and roasts.

■It is important not to cover foods so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping.

■Keep heat loss to a minimum by only opening the oven door when necessary.

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