
Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Bake
The CONVECTION BAKE pad controls the Convection Bake feature. Use the Convection Bake feature when cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed for Convection baking at any temperature between 170° F (77° C) to 550° F (288° C).
Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven’s heat evenly and continuously within the oven (See Figure 1). This improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking results when using 2 or 3 racks at the same time. Breads and pastries brown more evenly. Convection bake cooks most foods faster and more evenly than conventional baking.
General Convection Bake Instructions
1.When using Convection Bake, decrease your normal cooking times. Adjust the cook time for desired doneness as needed. Time reductions will vary depending on the amount and type of food to be cooked. Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food. Food baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster.
2.Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with Convection Bake.
3.When using Convection Bake with a single rack, place oven rack in position 2 or 3. If cooking on multiple racks, place the oven racks in positions 2 and 4.
| Air |
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Fig. 1 | 4th Rack |
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| 3rd Rack |
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2nd Rack position
1st Rack |
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Fig. 2
Benefits of Convection Bake:
Instructions | PRESS | DISPLAY |
To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F |
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1.Arrange interior oven racks and place food in oven.
2.Press .
2. Press (Fig. 3).
4.Press . The actual oven temperature will be displayed. Note: The oven icon will appear and the rotating fan will start running in the display. The bake (Fig. 4), broil (Fig. 5) and convection (Fig. 6) elements icon will show intermittently in the
display indicating which element is on to help the oven reaching the desired temperature. A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches 350°F.
Note: The convection fan will start AS SOON AS the oven is set for Convection Bake.
Press to cancel Convection Bake at any time.
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