KitchenAid Using the Dehydrate Mode in Your Oven

Dehydrating

(single,upper and,onsome models, lower oven)

Dehydrating is a method of food preservation that removes the water from food. For additional information, refer to a book written specifically about dehydrating or preserving foods. Dehydration racks and an oven door stop are required, but not supplied with this oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

To Dehydrate:

Before dehydrating, prepare food as recommended in the recipe and arrange on dehydration rack(s). Position racks according to the following chart. See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for diagram of rack positions.

NUMBER OF RACKS	RACK POSITION(S)
1	3
2	2 and 4
3	1, 3 and 5

Place the oven door stop over the automatic oven light switch.

1 2

1.Oven door stop

2.Automatic oven light switch

1.On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or, on some models, LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2.Press and hold CONVECTION BAKE for 5 seconds.

Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 140°F (60°C). The dehydrating range can be set between 100°F and 200°F (38°C and 95°C).

3.Press START.

4.Press CANCEL OFF, UPPER OVEN CANCEL / OFF or, on some models, LOWER OVEN CANCEL / OFF when dehydrating is finished.

Proofing Bread

(single, upper and, on some models, loweroven)

Proofing bread prepares dough for baking by activating the yeast. Proofing twice is recommended.

To Proof:

Before first proofing, place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper coated with shortening. Place on rack guide two, then place broiler pan on guide one. See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” for diagram. Put 2 cups (500 mL) of boiling water in broiler pan. Close door.

1.On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or, on some models, LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2.Press and hold BAKED GOODS for 5 seconds. Display will show 100°F (38°C).

3.Press START.

Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size, check at 20-25 minutes. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity. See the cookbook supplied with the oven(s) for additional information.

Before second proofing, shape dough, place in baking pan(s) and cover loosely with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray. Follow same placement, broiler pan and water and control steps above. Before baking, remove plastic wrap.

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