Oven Modes

Bake

Convection Bake

Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper

Convection baking is similar to baking. In this case,

and lower elements cycle to maintain the oven tem-

heat comes from a third element behind the backwall.

perature

The main difference in convection baking is that the

 

heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convec-

 

tion fan

Familiar Getting

Figure 8: Bake

The bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. It can also be used to roast meats.

For Best Results

•When baking on two or more racks, use convection bake instead.

Quick Cooking Tips:

Converting from standard bake

to convection bake

Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F.

Check food for doneness early

I f recipe calls for ...

Check food ...

 

 

1 - 15 min.

3 min. early

16 - 30 min.

5 min. early

31 min. - 1 hr.

10 min. early

Figure 9: Convection Bake

The convection bake mode is well-suited for baking large quantities of food on multiple racks. It can be used to prepare cookies, pastries, breads, snack foods and appetizers among other items. DO NOT use convection bake for meats. Use convection roast instead.

The benefits of convection baking include Slight decrease in cooking time Three rack cooking

Higher volume (yeast items rise higher) More items cooked at once

For Best Results

Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F. Refer to the convection baking chart for examples.

Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as cookie sheets without sides.

Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack.

•Do not use convection bake for custards, quiches, pumpkin pie, or cheesecakes. These items do not benefit from the convection-heating process. Use

standard bake instead.

Table 2: Convection Bake Chart

and Care Oven the Operating ...

*The convection bake temperature is 25° F less than recommended on packages or recipes. The tem perature in this chart has been reduced 25° F.

**This chart is a guide. Actual times depend on the mixes or recipes baked. Follow recipe or package directions and reduce temperature appropriately.

***When convection baking on two racks, use posi tions one and three. When using three racks, use positions two, three and four.

 

 

Temp.*

Convection

 

Rack

(preheated

Food Item

Bake Time **

Position

oven)

 

(min)

 

 

(F°)

 

 

 

Cake

 

 

 

Cupcakes

2

325

17-19

Bundt Cake

1

325

37-43

Angel Food

1

325

35-39

Pie

 

 

 

2 crust, fresh, 9"

2

350 - 400

45-55

2 crust, frozen fruit, 9"

2

350

68-78

Cookies

 

 

 

Sugar

2

325 - 350

6-11

Chocolate Chip

2

325 - 350

8-13

Brownies

2

325

29-36

Breads

 

 

 

Yeast bread, loaf, 9x5

2

350

 

Yeast rolls

2

350 - 375

18-22

Quick Bread, loaf,

2

325 - 350

12-15

8x4

2

 

45-55

Biscuits

2

350 - 375

11-15

Muffins

2

400

15-19

Pizza

 

 

 

Frozen

2

375 - 425

23-26

Fresh

2

400 - 425

12-15

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