KitchenAid YKFID500ESS User Instructions page 15

Slow Cook
Slow Cook is best for food items such as beef, poultry, and pork.
This cycle is available to cook food at low temperatures for long
periods of time. Food can be cooked up to 12 hours depending on
the temperature chosen.
Recommended Temperature Range:
4 hour cook time = 250°F to 300°F (120°C to 150°C)
8 hour cook time = 200°F to 250°F (93°C to 120°C)
12 hour cook time = 170°F to 226°F (77°C to 108°C)
Food should be completely thawed.
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Cover food to keep moist.
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Prior to Slow Roasting, meat can be pan seared or broiled on
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the sides to enhance browning, flavor, and tenderness.
Use a flat rack in position 3 for best results.
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To Use Slow Cook:
Before using Slow Cook, see the "Positioning Racks and
Bakeware" section. It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
1. Place food in the oven.
2. Press SLOW COOK for the desired oven.
3. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature.
If the temperature entered is not in the range of the
temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed
temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the
allowable range.
4. Press START.
"Preheating" will show in the display until the set temperature
is reached.
When a minimum oven temperature is reached, the oven
display will show the temperature increasing. A single tone
will sound when the set temperature is reached.
5. Press OFF for the selected oven when finished.
Proofing Bread
Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the
yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Standard Proof
should be used for fresh dough, thawed dough, and for the first
and second rise. Rapid Proof (on some models) operates at a
slightly higher temperature than Standard Proof, and it can be
used for the second rise of formed dough.
To Proof:
Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and
cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place in
position 2, and then close the oven door.
1. Press BREAD PROOF until the desired proof is displayed
("Standrd" or "Rapid").
2. Press START.
Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time
may vary depending on dough type and quantity.
3. Press OFF when finished proofing.
Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan(s)
and then cover loosely. Follow the same placement and control
steps above. Before baking, remove the cover.
NOTE: If the oven temperature is greater than 120°F (49°C), the
display will indicate "oven cooling" until the temperature is below
120°F (49°C).
Cook Time
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before
or after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
To Set a Timed Cook:
1. Press the keypad for any cooking function except Self-Clean,
Bread Proof, or Keep Warm.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature.
If the temperature entered is not in the range of the
temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed
temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the
allowable range.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the
time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
The temperature and/or time setting can be changed at any
time by repeating steps 2 through 5.
6. Press OFF for the desired oven to clear the display.
To Set a Delayed Cook Time:
1. Press DELAY START.
2. Press the number "1" or "2" keypad to select the desired oven.
3. Press the number keypads to enter the number of hours and/
or minutes you want to delay the start time.
4. Press the keypad for any cooking function except Bread Proof
or Keep Warm.
5. Press the number keypads to choose the desired temperature.
If the temperature entered is not in the range of temperatures
allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will
be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
6. Press START or COOK TIME.
7. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
8. Press START.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on.
The temperature and/or time settings can be changed after the
delay countdown by repeating steps 1 through 7. When resetting
the time and temperature, it is necessary to press START between
steps 4 and 5 to continue making changes.
When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
9. Press OFF for the desired oven to clear the display.
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