Easyconvect™ Conversion - KitchenAid KODE900HBS User Instructions

EasyConvect™ Conversion
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A. Broil element
B. Convection fan
Convection cooking uses the convection element, the broil
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
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food on a single rack.
Always use the convection grid placed on turntable or baking
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tray.
Do not cover turntable or convection grid or baking tray with
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aluminum foil.
Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper
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products. All heatproof 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,
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cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.
All EasyConvect™ functions require preheating before use.
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Place food in microwave oven after preheating is complete.
EasyConvect™ Conversion is a function that converts a standard
thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal cook
time and temperature for convection cooking after the oven has
preheated.
Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard
cooking. The oven can automatically reduce standard recipe
temperatures and times for convection cooking.
When selecting a convection cooking mode, the option to optimize
the recipe for convection will be available.
To have the oven automatically adjust the set time and/or
temperature for better convection cooking results, select YES. The
oven will automatically adjust for convection cooking.
To manually enter the set time and temperature one time, select
NO. The option to optimize the recipe will be available the next
time a convection cooking mode is selected.
To never have the oven optimize the recipe, select NO, DON'T
ASK AGAIN. The oven will not change the set time or temperature
and will not ask again.
This option can be reset from the Settings menu.
The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in
general categories. Use the most similar food option if your exact
food is not available.
C. Convection element
D. Convection grid
Steam Cooking
Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves
to steam food. Always use steamer vessel. See the "KitchenAid™
Steamer Vessel" section before using. Use Steam Cook for foods
such as vegetables, fish and potatoes.
Times and cooking powers have been preset for steaming a
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number of food types.
Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered.
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It is recommended to add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of water to
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Steamer Vessel before steaming.
The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to
crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to sauté meats and
vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza
and French fries. Always use the crisper pan. See the "Crisper Pan
and Handle" section before using.
The crisper pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts or
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detachable handle to grasp and remove the pan from the
oven.
Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive
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surfaces. Damage may occur.
Do not use plastic utensils on the crisper pan, as it becomes
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very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.
Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.
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Do not use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in a
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standard thermal oven.
Do not place the crisper pan on the convection rack or the
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baking tray. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.
Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with 1/2 tsp (3 mL) of oil or
spray with nonstick cooking spray. For best results, the crisper
pan should be preheated for 3 minutes. Arrange food on crisper
pan, and place pan on turntable.
Use the following chart as a guide.
CRISPING CHART
Cook Time
Food
(Minutes)*
Bacon, 4 strips Side 1: 3:00
Side 2: 1:45
Frozen French fries, Side 1: 5:00
2 servings Side 2: 2:00
Boneless chicken Side 1: 4:00
breasts, 2 pieces Side 2: 3:00
Hamburger patties, 2 Side 1: 3:30
Side 2: 2:00
Frozen thin crust pizza 8:00-9:00
*Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes.
Crisp
Preparation
Place in crisper pan
in a single layer
Place in crisper pan
in a single layer
5-6 oz (142-170 g) each
4 oz (113 g) each,
1/2" (1.3 cm) thick
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