Advertisement
Setting Oven Controls
Convection Baking
Convection Baking enables you to obtain the best results when
baking with multiple pans and racks. The oven can be
programmed for convection baking at any temperature
between 200°F to 550°F. The convection function uses a fan to
circulate the oven heat uniformly and continuously around the
oven
(Figure
14). This improved heat distribution allows for fast,
even cooking and browning results. It also gives better baking
results when using two oven racks at the same time.
Benefits of convection cooking:
•
Multiple rack baking.
•
Some foods may cook faster, saving time and energy.
Convection baking tips:
•
Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly
with the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe's
recommended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow
the recipe's instructions using the minimum recommended
cook time.
•
Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
cakes, biscuits, and breads.
•
For single rack baking, position the rack so that food is in
the center of the oven.
•
For best results when baking cakes using two oven racks,
place Glide rack in position 4 with the flat handle rack in
position 1. (See
Figure
•
When baking using two oven racks, position cookware as
shown in
Figure 15
with pans on top rack near front and
lower rack pans in the middle of the rack. Allow at least 2
inches (5 cm) of space between cookware for proper air
circulation.
•
Cookies should be baked on a pan with low or no sides for
best results. When using two racks for baking cookies, place
the Glide rack in position 5 and flat rack in position 3.
•
Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
•
Do not open oven door too often. Doing so reduces oven
temperature and may extend cooking time.
•
Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides
or very low sides to allow heated air to circulate around the
food.
14).
Setting Convection Bake
To set the oven for convection bake and temperature to 375°F:
1.
Arrange interior oven racks.
2. Turn the oven mode selector to CONV BAKE.
3. Turn the oven temperature selector to 375°F.
6. The oven temperature light will blink for a few seconds
before confirming the setting. The convection fan will turn
on and the oven will begin heating.
7.
Once the oven reaches the set temperature the oven will
sound a chime indicating the food items can be placed in
the oven.
8. When finished baking, be sure to return both the tempera-
ture selector knob and the oven mode knob to the OFF posi-
tions.
Figure 14: Convection air flow and rack positions
Figure 15: Suggested pan spacing
14
6
5
4
3
2
1
- Quick Links:
- Solutions to Common Problems
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
