KitchenAid KEBS208 Bakeware, Meat Thermometer, Oven Vents, Baking and Roasting, To Bake or Roast

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/	RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored	■ Use temperature and time
aluminum	recommended in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

Dark aluminum and	■	May need to reduce baking
other bakeware with		temperatures slightly.
dark, dull and/or	■	Use suggested baking time.
nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp	■ For pies, breads and casseroles,
		use temperature recommended in
crusts
		recipe.
	■ Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie	■	Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking	■	May need to increase baking time.
pans

■Little or no bottom browning

Stainless steel ■ May need to increase baking time.

■Light, golden crusts

■Uneven browning

Stoneware/Baking		■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
stone
■	Crisp crusts
Ovenproof		■ May need to reduce baking
glassware, ceramic		temperatures slightly.
glass or ceramic
■	Brown, crisp
	crusts

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

■Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh and breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

■After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ½" (1.3 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.

■Check all meat, poultry and fish in 2 or 3 different places.

Oven Vent(s)

A

B

C

E	D
F
G
Single and Double Oven	Double Oven
A. Control panel	D. Warm air
B. Oven vent	E. Upper oven
C. Single oven or upper double oven	F. Oven vent
D. Warm air	G. Lower oven

The oven vent(s) should not be blocked or covered since they allow the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.

Baking and Roasting

A

B

A. Broil elements

B. Bake element

During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.

If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the heating elements (bake and both broils) will turn off approximately

30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.

To Bake or Roast:

Before baking or roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.

1.On double ovens only, touch UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. The cavity symbol will indicate which oven was chosen.

2.Touch BAKE.

Touch the number keys to enter a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).

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