KitchenAid KEMS308, KEMS378, KEMS377, KEMS307 Bakeware choices, Rack placement for specific foods

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Using Your Electric Convection Oven

top of the food will be centered in the oven.

When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary.

For best results allow 2 inches (5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. Hot air must

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU

 

HAVE

PLACE

 

 

1 pan

In center of the oven rack.

 

 

2 pans

Side by side or slightly

 

staggered.

 

 

3 or 4 pans

In opposite corners on

 

each oven rack. Stagger

 

pans so no pan is directly

 

over another.

 

 

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

RACK POSITION

 

 

Frozen pies, large

1st or 2nd rack

roasts, turkeys,

guide from bottom

angel food cakes

 

 

 

Bundt cakes, most

2nd rack guide

quick breads, yeast

from bottom

breads, casseroles,

 

meats

 

 

 

Cookies, biscuits,

2nd or 3rd rack

muffins, cakes,

guide from bottom

nonfrozen pies

 

 

 

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

Bakeware choices

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE

 

BEST USED FOR

GUIDELINES

 

 

 

 

 

Light colored aluminum

 

• Light golden crusts

• Use temperature and time

 

 

• Even browning

 

recommended in recipe.

 

 

 

 

 

Dark aluminum and other

 

• Brown, crisp crusts

• May reduce baking temperature 25°F (16°C).

bakeware with dark, dull,

 

 

• Use suggested baking time.

and/or non-stick finish

 

 

• Use temperature and time

 

 

 

 

recommended in recipe for pies,

 

 

 

 

breads, and casseroles.

 

 

 

• Place rack in center of oven.

 

 

 

 

 

Ovenproof glassware,

 

• Brown, crisp crusts

• May reduce baking temperature 25°F (16°C).

ceramic glass, or ceramic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insulated cookie sheets

 

• Little or no bottom

• Place in the bottom third of oven.

or baking pans

 

browning

• May need to increase baking time.

 

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

• Light, golden crusts

• May need to increase baking time.

 

 

• Uneven browning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stoneware

 

• Crisp crusts

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Use and Care Guide 4452300BThank you for buying a Kitchenaid appliance Lectric Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others are very importantElectric Oven Safety Oven parts and features Getting to Know Your Electric Convection OvenDisplay/clock Using Your Electric Convection OvenUsing the electronic oven control Celsius/FahrenheitUsing the control lock Canceling an operationChanging audible signals Starting an operationPress Number Pads to set the temperature you want Setting your oven for SabbathTo SET the Sabbath mode 1. Press To go into the Sabbath modeBroil MAXI/ECONO Oven settingsSetting Diagram Setting Information Bake Convection BakeTo disable the display clock Setting the clockUsing the timer Set timeBaking or convection baking Convection roasting Convection baking tipsConvection roasting tips StartRack placement for specific foods Bakeware choicesSet new offset temperature Using aluminum foilAdjusting oven temperature Using the temperature probe Remove food from oven Clean probeAfter cooking, unplug probe Place food in cold oven Using Convect Full MealWhen the Convect Full Meal cycle is done Press desired Number padProbe Temp Food or Meal Setting ConvectionNumber Cycle Enter standard cook TemperatureWhen stop time is reached de- layed cooking only Enter standard cook timeBroiling Using Easy Convect ConversionEasy Convect Setting Foods YOU can Cook with this Setting Position rackConvection broiling When broiling is doneVariable temperature broiling Broiling guidelines When broiling is overRack Total Time Meat Position Temperature Minutes ApproximateTo start now and stop automatically 1. Prepare oven When baking/roasting is doneTimed cooking Set cook timeSet stop time To delay start and stop automatically 1. Prepare ovenTo cancel timed cooking settings Prepare food DehydratingPosition door Arrange food on drying racksProofing raising bread Oven ventBefore you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before setting the controls Setting the controlsHow the cycle works For best cleaning resultsTo stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time Cleaning Chart Part Cleaning Method Special InstructionsRemoving the oven door To removeReplacing the oven light Using and replacing the oven lightsTo replace Problem CAUSE/SOLUTION TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes If nothing operates, check the followingTroubleshooting Key pads do not operateRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIf you need assistance or service in Canada Page Page Warranty
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