Shelf Positions; Convection Cooking - Bella Pro Series Instruction Manual

SHELF POSITIONS

NOTE: Certain foods may require different shelf positions depending on the recipe, size, amount
of food to be cooked and personal taste. Use the following information as a guide only.
1. There are 3 height positions that the air fryer/dehydrator basket, wire rack or the bake/broil
pan may be inserted.
2. Use the upper shelf position for the BROIL function.
3. The center shelf position is commonly used for TOAST, BAGEL, PIZZA, AIR FRY, COOKIES
and DEHYDRATE functions.
4. Use the lower shelf position for BAKE, ROAST, REHEAT and WARM functions.
WARNING: Never set the bake/broil pan directly onto the lower heating elements.

CONVECTION COOKING

Convection cooking circulates heated air throughout the Toaster Oven cavity to maintain uniform
temperature around the food. This constant, gentle airflow promotes browning and seals in
juices when cooking meats. Due to the efficiency of using a convection fan, cooking time may be
shortened.
• As a general rule, baked goods require a lower temperature when using a convection fan
than cooking in a convectional oven. Lower the temperature by 25°F to a minimum of 300°F
when baking cakes, pies, cookies, and bread.
• Follow package instructions for time and temperature when cooking convenience foods.
• Check food about 3/4 way through cooking cycle and adjust time or temperature if
necessary.
• CONVECTION cooking is the default setting for BAKE, PIZZA, and COOKIES functions. Turn
the fan OFF at any time by pressing the illuminated CONVECTION/TURBO button 2x.
• CONVECTION cooking is available for all functions except TOAST, BAGEL, DEHYDRATE,
REHEAT and AIR FRY.
• Use the air fryer/dehydrator basket, oven-proof baking dishes, roasting pans, pizza pans
or cookie sheets with very low sides, and place on the center of the wire rack to allow
maximum airflow.
• Do not cover foods with metal foil or any other type of lid for maximum airflow.
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