Thermador PROFESSIONAL PRO GRAND PRG48 Use And Care Manual page 32

Tips for Convection Bake
Preheating the Oven
Preheat the oven before cooking any foods, except large
pieces of meat or poultry. See your recipe for preheating
recommendation. Preheating time depends on the
temperature setting and the number of racks in the oven.
Temperature Setting
When using Convection Bake, reduce the temperature
recommended in the recipe by 25°F (14°C), although the
temperature does not need to be reduced when cooking
meats and poultry. When roasting meats, check internal
temperature prior to time recommended by recipe to
prevent over cooking.
High Altitude Baking
When baking at high altitudes, in either Bake or Convection
Bake, recipes and baking times vary. For accurate
information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a
cost for the bulletins. Specify the type of information you
want (example: cakes, cookies, breads, etc.).
Condensation
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate
from the food during any cooking process. The amount
depends on the moisture content of the food. The moisture
will condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the
oven, such as the control panel.
Rack Positions (see Figure 1 on page 8).
— One-Rack Baking
• When baking on one rack, best results are obtained in
the BAKE mode. (See "One Rack Baking" on page 24.)
• When roasting a turkey or a large piece of meat,
convection bake may be used. Rack #2 is the most
appropriate rack.
— Two-Rack Baking
• Racks #2 and #4 are most appropriate when using the
Convection Bake mode for cakes, cookies, biscuits,
and other baked goods. Cake pans should be
staggered on racks #2 and #4. Cookie sheets should
be placed on rack #2 directly under the one on rack #4.
• To bake several casseroles, frozen pies, or cakes, use
racks #2 and #4.
• These two racks can also be used for a large oven
meal.
— Three-Rack Baking
• When several sheets of cookies are to be baked, bake
them on racks #1, #3, and #5. Place the baking sheets
directly above each other on the respective racks to
allow air to flow around the baking sheets.
— Bakeware Type
• Aluminum bakeware gives the best browning results.
• Cookie sheets with only one or two sides give the best
results. Aluminum commercial half-sheets or
professional cooking utensils may be used but baking
times may be increased.
— Placement
• For better browning, utensils such as cookie sheets,
jelly roll pans and rectangular baking pans should be
placed crosswise on the rack with the shorter sides on
the right and the left. This allows the air to circulate
freely.
• When baking on more than one rack, cookie sheets
should not be staggered; round cake pans should be
staggered.
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