Kenmore 970C4250 Use & Care Manual page 29

Setting Convection Broil
Use this mode for thicker cuts of meat, fish, and poultry. The
convection broiling gently browns the exterior and seals in the
juices. Convection broiling uses the broil element and a fan to
circulate the oven's heat evenly and continuously within the
oven. The oven can be programmed for convection broiling at
any temperature between 400°F to 550°F (204ºC to 288ºC)
with a default temperature of 550°F (288ºC).
Convection broiling tips:
• For optimum browning, preheat the broil element for 5
minutes.
• Always pull the rack out to the stop position before turning
or removing food.
• Always use a broiler pan and insert when broiling. It keeps
grease away from the high heat of the broil element.
• Do not use a broil pan without the insert. Do not cover an
insert with foil. The exposed grease could catch fire.
• If using a searing grill (available by mail order), preheat the
grill for 5 to 10 minutes before placing your meat.
• Broil one side until the food is browned; turn and cook on
the second side. Season and serve.
• Convection broiling is generally faster than conventional
broiling. Check for doneness at the minimum recommended
time.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven racks, and
cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
To set a convection broil temperature of 500°F (260ºC):
1. Arrange oven racks first. Press convect; 350º will be
displayed, and convect and bake will flash.
2. Press convect two more times; 550º will be displayed and
convect and broil will flash.
3. Press 5 0 0.
4. Press start. CONVECT, BROIL, 500º, and the fan icon will be
displayed.
5. After 5 minutes of preheat, place food in the oven.
Note: The preheat tone will not sound for the broil function.
Keep Warm
Keep Warm should only be used with foods that are already at
serving temperatures. Keep Warm will keep cooked foods
warm at 170° F (77°C) and ready for serving for up to 3 hours
after cooking has finished. After 3 hours the Keep Warm will
shut-off automatically.
To set Keep Warm:
1. If needed, arrange oven racks and place cooked food in
oven.
2. Press Keep Warm. WARM will appear in the display. (If no
other keys are touched within 25 seconds the request for
Keep Warm will clear.)
3. Press . Keep Warm will automatically turn on and then
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turn off after 3 hours unless cancelled.
To turn Keep Warm off at any time, press
To add Keep Warm to turn ON after baking 45 minutes with a
set temperature of 425°F:
Food poisoning hazard. Do not let food sit for
more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result
in food poisoning or sickness.
1. Press Bake Time.
2. Enter 4 5 using numeric keypad.
3. Press .
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4. Press Bake and enter 425 on numeric keypad.
5. Press to accept.
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6. Press Keep Warm. WARM will appear in the display.
7. Press . When the cooking time is over, the Keep Warm
START
will automatically turn ON.
Important note: Keep Warm may be set when finished cooking
or may be added to automatically turn on after cooking using
Bake Time. Delay Start may also be added.
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Oven Controls
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STOP