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Using the Oven
CONV BAKE (Convection Bake)
The bottom element operates at full power, and the top broil element operates at supplemental power.
The heated air is circulated by the motorized fan in the rear of the oven providing a more even heat
distribution. This even circulation of air equalizes the temperature throughout the oven cavity and
eliminates the hot and cold spots found in conventional ovens. A major benefi t of convection baking is
the ability to prepare food in quantity using multiple racks—a feature not possible in a standard oven.
When roasting using this setting, cool air is quickly replaced, searing meats on the outside and retaining
more juices and natural fl avor on the inside with less shrinkage. With this heating method, foods can be
baked and roasted at the same time with minimal taste transfer, even when diff erent dishes are involved,
such as cakes, fi sh or meat. The hot air system is especially economical when thawing frozen food. Use
this setting for baking and roasting.
TRU CONV (TruConvec™)
The rear element only operates at full power. There is no direct heat from the bottom or top elements. The
motorized fan in the rear of the oven circulates air in the oven cavity for even heating. Use this setting for
foods that require gentle cooking such as pastries, souffl es, yeast breads, quick breads and cakes. Breads,
cookies, and other baked goods come out evenly textured with golden crusts. No special bakeware
is required. Use this function for single rack baking, multiple rack baking, roasting, and preparation of
complete meals. This setting is also recommended when baking large quantities of baked goods at one
time.
Convection Cooking Tips
• As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the temperature by 25°F (10°C) when using a convection
cooking function.
• Cooking times for standard baking and convection baking will be the same. However, if using convection to cook a single item or smaller load,
then it is possible to have 10-15% reduction in cooking time. (Remember convection cooking is designed
loads.)
• If cooking items which require longer than 45 minutes, then it is possible to see a 10-15% reduction in cooking time.
• A major benefi t of convection cooking is the ability to prepare foods in quantity. The uniform air circulation makes this possible. Foods that can
be prepared on two or three racks at the same time include: pizza, cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffi ns, rolls, and frozen convenience foods.
• Items cooked in a convection function can be easily over-baked. This being the case, it is usually a good idea to pull items out of the oven just
before they seem to be done. Items will continue to cook right after they are set out of the oven.
To use CONVECTION BAKE or TruConv function
1. Arrange the oven rack in the desired position before turning oven on.
2. Set the oven selector knob to the convection bake or TruConv function, and set the oven temperature control knob to desired temperature.
3. Close the door. Allow oven to preheat.
4. Once preheated, carefully place prepared item(s) on rack.
5. Close the door. Bake to desired cooking time and/or doneness.
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multi-rack baking or cooking large
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