EasyConvectConversion

Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category, EasyConvect™ conversion automatically may reduce the standard recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking.

Foods are grouped into 3 general categories. Choose the category most appropriate for the food to be cooked. To ensure optimal cooking results, the oven will prompt a food check at the end of a non-delayed cook time. Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING

FOODS

MEATS

Baked potatoes, Chicken: whole and pieces

 

Meat loaf, Roasts: pork, beef and ham

 

(Turkey and large poultry are not included

 

because their cook time varies.)

 

 

BAKED

Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast

GOODS

Cakes and Cookies

 

 

Casseroles: including frozen entrées and

 

soufflés

 

Fish

 

 

OTHER

Convenience foods: french fries, nuggets, fish

FOODS

sticks, pizza

 

Pies: fruit and custard

 

 

To Use:

When using convection temperature conversion for BAKED GOODS and OTHER FOODS, allow the oven to preheat before placing food in the oven.

1.Press MEATS, BAKED GOODS or OTHER FOODS.

2.Press number pads to enter standard cook temperature.

3.Press number pads to enter standard cook time.

4.Press START.

“CHECK FOOD AT” and the stop time will appear on the oven display, after preheating is complete.

When the stop time is reached, end-of-cycle tones will sound if enabled. Open the door and check food.

5.Press OFF when finished cooking.

Proofing Bread

Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide.

To Proof:

Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2 and close the oven door.

1.Press BREAD PROOF. The display will show 100°F (38°C).

2.Press START.

Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size, checking after 20-25 minutes. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity.

3.Press OFF when finished proofing.

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

Timed/Delay Cooking

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Timed Cooking allows the oven(s) to cook for a set length of time. Delay Cooking allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.

Timed Cooking is available on most cycles including: Bake, Convect Bake, Convect Roast, EasyConvect™ Conversion, Bread Proof, and Keep Warm.

Delay Cooking is available on the Bake, Convect Bake, and Convect Roast cycles.

To Set a Cook Time:

1.Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE, CONVECT ROAST, BROIL, CONVECT BROIL, or BREAD PROOF.

Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

2.Press COOK TIME.

3.Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.

4.Press START.

On some models, the start time, stop time and cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.

To Set a Delay Cooking Time:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock/Timer Display” section.

1.Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.

Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

2.Press COOK TIME.

3.Press number pads to enter the length of time to cook.

4.Press STOP TIME.

5.Press the number pads to enter time of day to stop.

6.Press START.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

“DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.

On some models, the set temperature and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.

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KitchenAid KDRS462, KDRS467, KDRS463, KDRS483, KDRS407 manual EasyConvect Conversion, Proofing Bread, Timed/Delay Cooking

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