KitchenAid KEHU309 EasyConvect System Conversion, To Pop Popcorn, To Use EasyConvect System

Popcorn

Popping time has been pre-programmed based on commercially packaged microwaveable popcorn.

■For best results, do not use regular paper bags or glassware.

■Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.

■Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.

■Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. For best cooking results, do not repop unpopped kernels.

■For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

■Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.

To Pop Popcorn:

1.From the Main Menu touch POPCORN.

2.Select the appropriate size.

3.Touch START.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

4.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

EasyConvect™ System Conversion

A

B

C

D

A. Grill element

B. Convection fan

C. Convection element

D. Convection rack

Convection cooking uses the convection element, the grill element and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity by the fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly.

■The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of food on a single rack.

■Always use the baking tray or the convection rack placed on turntable.

■To aviod damage to the microwave oven, do not cover turntable or convection rack or baking tray with aluminum foil.

■Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper products. All heat-proof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking. Round pizza pans are excellent for convection cooking.

■Use convection cooking for items such as souffles, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.

EasyConvect™ System Conversion is a function that converts a standard thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal cook time and temperature for convection cooking.

Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard cooking. The oven will automatically reduce standard recipe temperatures and times for convection cooking.

The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in general categories.

Use the following chart as a guide.

CONVECTION CHART

SETTING	FOODS
BAKED GOODS	Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast,
	Cakes and Cookies
	Casseroles: including frozen entrées and
	soufflés
	Fish
MEATS*	Baked potatoes
	Chicken: whole and pieces, Meat loaf,
	Roasts: pork, beef and ham
	*Turkey and large poultry are not
	included because their cook times vary.
OTHER FOODS	Convenience foods: french fries,
	nuggets, fish sticks, pizza,
	Pies: fruit and custard

To Use EasyConvect™ System:

1.Position convection rack on turntable in microwave oven, place food or bakeware on convection rack, and close the door

OR

Place food or bakeware on baking tray, place baking tray on slide rails, and close the door.

2.From the Main Menu touch EASYCONVECT.

3.Select appropriate food category.

4.Enter the desired cook time using the numerical keypad.

5.Touch TEMP and enter the desired temperature (between 125°-475°F [52°-246°C]) using the numerical keypad.

NOTE: Doneness function is not available for EasyConvect™ System.

6.Touch START PREHEAT. The standard time and temperature will be converted and will flash briefly on the display screen.

7.“PREHEATING OVEN” will appear and the display will count down the preheat time.

You may skip the preheat option, by touching SKIP PREHEAT, however, for best results, allow the oven to preheat.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will sound every minute.

8.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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