KitchenAid KERC500, YKERC506 manual Bakeware, Meat Thermometer, Oven Vent, Oven Door Vent

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/	RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored	■ Use temperature and time
aluminum	recommended in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

Dark aluminum		■	May need to reduce baking
and other			temperatures 25°F (15°C).
bakeware with		■	Use suggested baking time.
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish		■	For pies, breads and casseroles, use
■	Brown, crisp		temperature recommended in recipe.
	crusts	■	Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie		■	Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking		■	May need to increase baking time.
pans
■	Little or no
	bottom
	browning
Stainless steel		■	May need to increase baking time.

■Light, golden crusts

■Uneven browning

Stoneware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■Crisp crusts

Ovenproof	■ May need to reduce baking
glassware,	temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

■Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

■After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat

¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.

■Check all meat in 2 or 3 places.

Oven Vent

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1.Oven vent (on ceramic glass models)

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1.Oven vent (on coil element models)

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Oven Door Vent

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1. Oven door vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the door vent during certain oven modes. Some condensation may occur, however this will not affect cooking performance.

Bake

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1.Broil heat

2.Bake heat

The BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating casseroles.

During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.

If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the broil element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.

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