KitchenAid Guide to Using Bread Proof Function and Setting Temperatures on Ovens

Proofing Bread

Proofing bread prepares dough for baking by activating the yeast. Proofing twice is recommended unless the recipe directs otherwise.

To Proof:

Before first proofing, place dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2, then place broiler pan on guide 1. See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” for diagram. Close door.

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

2.Touch BREAD PROOF. Display will show 100°F (38°C).

3.Touch START.

Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size, check at 20 to

25 minutes. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity.

4.Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or LOWER OVEN OFF when finished proofing.

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

Temperature Probe

(single, upper and, on some models, lower oven)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe. Do not touch broil element.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

The temperature probe accurately measures the internal temperature of meat, poultry and casseroles with liquid and should be used in determining the doneness of meat and poultry. It should not be used during full and center broiling, convection broiling, dehydrating or proofing bread.

Always unplug and remove the temperature probe from the oven when removing food.

To Use:

Before using, insert the probe into the food item. (For meats, the probe tip should be located in the center of the thickest part of the meat and not into the fat or touching a bone). Place food in oven and connect the temperature probe to the jack. Keep probe as far away from heat source as possible. Close oven door.

1.On double ovens only, touch UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

This step is necessary only if a meat probe is plugged into the upper and lower cavity at the same time. If only 1 meat probe is used, cavity focus is automatically switched to the oven that the meat probe is plugged into.

2.Touch the number keys to enter a probe temperature, if other than 160°F (75°C). The probe temperature is the desired internal temperature of the food when it is done. The temperature can be set between 130°F and 190°F (55°C and 85°C).

3.Touch BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.

Touch number keys to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. The oven temperature is the temperature given in the recipe.

4.Touch START.

The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display throughout cooking.

“Lo°” will appear as the probe temperature until the internal temperature of the food reaches 130°F (54°C). Then the display will show the temperature increasing.

When the set probe temperature is reached, the oven will shut off automatically and “Cooking Complete” will appear on the oven display.

If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

5.Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or, on some models, LOWER OVEN OFF, or open the oven door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

6.Always unplug and remove the temperature probe from the oven when removing food. The probe symbol will remain lit in the display until the probe is unplugged.

To Change Probe Temperature, Oven Setting:

1.Unplug probe, plug back in, then close oven door.

2.Follow steps 1 through 6 in the “To Use” section.

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