Samsung FTQ353 user manual Convection Baking, Tips for convection baking

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CONVECTION BAKING

 

By using the convection bake feature, you will be able

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to cook faster. You can program the oven for convection

baking at any temperature between 175°F and 550°F.

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Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat

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evenly and continuously within the oven. This improved

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heat distribution allows for even cooking and excellent

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results using multiple racks at the same time. Foods

cooked on a single oven rack will generally cook faster and more evenly with convection baking. Multiple oven

k times for some foods, but the overall result is time saved. Breads and pastries brown more evenly.

Tips for convection baking

The amount of time you save will vary depending on the amount and type of food you are cooking. When baking cookies or biscuits, you should use pans with no sides or very low sides to allow the heated air to circulate around the food. Using a pan with a dark fi nish will allow faster cooking times.

When using convection baking with a single rack, place the oven rack in position . If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in positions 2 and .

When baking a cake, using the bake mode will produce better results.

How to set the oven for convection baking

1. Start the convection baking mode.

Press the CONV. BAKE pad. The default temperature is 350°F.

2. Enter the temperature you want, eg. 400°F, by using the number pad.

. Press the SET/START pad to begin convection baking.

Conv. Bake and the adjusted oven temperature, eg. 375°F, will appear in the display for 2 seconds.

The temperature display will start to change once the oven temperature reaches 150°F.

A beep will sound 6 times when the adjusted oven temperature, eg. 375°F, is reached and the display will show the auto-converted oven temperature.

. Turn off or cancel convection baking by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad.

In convection baking mode, the oven automatically reduces the set regular baking temperature by 25°F to the appropriate conversion temperature.

The convection oven fan shuts off when the oven door is opened.

DO NOT leave the door open for long periods of time while using convection cooking or you may shorten the life of the convection heating element.

04 OPERATING THE OVEN

Operating the oven _2

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Contents Electric Range Latest in heat-distribution technology Features of your new rangeSafety Symbols Important safety instructionsNever use your appliance for warming or heating the room For Your SafetySurface Cooking Units Oven When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on SELF-CLEANING OvensContents WHAT’S Included with Your Range Introducing your new rangeOverview During Cooking Surface cookingAbout the radiant surface elements Before CookingCooking areas Hot surface indicatorLocation of the radiant surface elements and controls Dual surface unit control knob left front, right front Recommended settingsSingle surface unit control knob left rear, right rear Level Using the warming centerSurface warmer will not glow red like the cooking elements Press the Warming Center ON/OFF padCorrect Incorrect Using the Proper CookwareChoosing the Proper Cookware Preventing other damage CleaningPreventing marks and scratches Preventing stainsAbout the warming drawer Using the warming drawerRoasts beef, pork, lamb Turning the Warming Drawer on or OFFLevels Low Rolls soft, empty dinner plates MediumOven Control Panel Operating the ovenPress the SET/START or Clock AM/PM pad Setting the ClockHow to set the clock How to change between a 12-hour and 24-hour displayFeature Minimum Maximum Minimum and Maximum SettingsSetting the Kitchen Timer How to set the timerBaking layer cakes Using the Oven RacksBefore using the racks Oven rack positionsBaking How to set the thermostatHow to adjust the thermostat while cooking Tips for convection baking How to set the oven for convection bakingConvection Baking Breads Recommended convection baking guidePie CookiesConvection Roasting How to set the oven for convection roastingLamb Recommended convection roasting guidePork PoultryTimed Cooking How to set the oven for timed cookingHow to set the oven for delay timed cooking Delay Timed CookingBroil stop position Using the broil panHow to set the oven for broiling BroilingRecommended broiling guide How to recall a setting Using the Custom Cook FeatureHow to record a recipe setting Proofing How to set the oven for proofi ngTurning the Oven Light on and OFF Using the Keep Warm FunctionHow to use the keep warm feature Hour energy saving Extra FeaturesFahrenheit or Celsius temperature selection Thermostat adjustment Convection auto conversion featureControl lockout Sound on/offFor use on the Jewish Sabbath & Holidays Setting the SabbathMaintaining your appliance SELF-CLEANINGBefore a self-cleaning cycle After a self-cleaning cycle How to set the oven for self-cleaningHow to delay the start of self-cleaning How to turn off the self-cleaning featureAfter a steam-cleaning cycle STEAM-CLEANINGHow to set the oven for steam-cleaning Oven vent Care and Cleaning of the OvenCleaning painted parts and decorative trim Cleaning stainless steel surfacesOven door Cleaning the broil pan and insertOven racks Removing heavy, burned-on residue Care and Cleaning of the Glass CooktopNormal daily use cleaning Removing burned-on residuePotential for permanent damage to the glass surface Cleaning the cooktop sealCleaning sugary spills and melted plastic Removing metal marks and scratchesLocked position Unlocked position How to remove the doorHow to replace the door Removing and Replacing the Oven DoorUnlocked position Locked position How to remove the warming drawerHow to replace the warming drawer Removing and Replacing the Warming DrawerChanging the Oven Light Code Cause TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Frequently cycles on AreasDiscoloration on CooktopNot open after a Self-cleaning cycle Temperature is tooSelf-clean Cleaning cycleEmitting from Oven not clean afterSteam from the vent Burning or oily odorLimited Warranty to Original Purchaser WarrantyPage Page Page Questions or COMMENTS?

FTQ353 specifications

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