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Oven Vents
Single and Double Oven
A. Control panel
B. Oven vent
C. Single oven or upper double
oven
The oven vents should not be blocked or covered since they allow
the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system and allows the venting
of heated air. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air
circulation, affecting cooking, cleaning, and cooling results.
Preheating and Oven Temperature
Preheating
When beginning a Bake or Convect Bake cycle, the oven begins
preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately
12 to 18 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks
provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher
temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly
increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will
go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your
oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you
place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper
temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do
not open the door during preheat until the tone sounds.
NOTE: If the cook timer is set and the oven door is opened during
preheating, the timer will automatically start.
Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to
maintain a consistent temperature. They may run slightly hot or
cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door
while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could
impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to
use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
Double Oven
D. Upper oven
E. Oven vent
F.
Lower oven
G. Bottom vent
Baking and Roasting
IMPORTANT: The convection fan and convection element may
operate during the Bake function to enhance performance and
heat distribution.
The oven will take approximately 12 to 18 minutes to reach 350°F
(177°C) with all oven racks inside the oven cavity. The preheat
cycle rapidly increases the temperature inside the oven cavity.
Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. Factors that
impact preheat times include room temperature, oven
temperature, and the number of racks. Unused oven racks can be
removed prior to preheating your oven to help reduce preheat
time. The actual oven temperature will go above the set
temperature to offset the heat lost when the oven door is opened
to insert food. This ensures that the oven will begin at the proper
temperature when you place food in the oven. Insert food when
the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat
until the tone sounds.
During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle
on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature.
Depending on the model, if the oven door is opened during baking
or roasting, the heating elements (bake and broil) will turn off
approximately 30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn
on again approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
Broiling
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food.
The element cycles on and off in intervals to maintain the oven
temperature.
NOTE: No preheating is required for the Broiling function.
IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling
temperature.
If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element will
turn off in approximately 30 seconds. When the oven door is
closed, the element will come back on approximately 30 seconds
later.
■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to
drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom
of the broiler pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to avoid curling.
■ Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Convection
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air distributes heat
more evenly. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent
temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly,
while sealing in moisture.
Most foods, using convect baking mode, can be cooked by
lowering cooking temperatures 25°F (14°C). The cooking time can
be shortened significantly when using Convect Roast, especially
for large turkeys and roasts.
■ It is important not to cover foods with lids or aluminum foil so
that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air,
allowing browning and crisping.
■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only
when necessary. It is recommended to use the oven light to
monitor progress.
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