Thermador ME302YP Use And Care Manual page 23

BAKE is the best function to use for baking cakes on
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two racks.
Allow at least 2'' (5 cm) of space between bakeware for
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proper air circulation.
Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
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bakeware, resulting in dark or over browned foods. It
may be necessary to reduce oven temperature or cook
time to prevent overbrowning of some foods.
Shiny pans are recommended for cakes, cookies, and
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muffins.
Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will
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reduce the temperature in the oven and may increase
cook time.
For cakes stagger pans so that one is not directly above
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the other.
How to use CONV BAKE mode
Use the CONV BAKE mode for bar cookies and breads.
This mode takes advantage of the bottom heat, yielding a
better crust on baked items.
The benefits of convection bake include a slight decrease
in cook time and a higher dough volume, for example
yeast items rise higher with this mode.
Note
Reduce recipe temperature by 25°F.
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Place food in shallow, uncovered pans, such as cookie
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sheets without sides.
If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1"
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to 1½'' (2.5 to 4 cm) of air space around the pan.
Allow at least 2'' (5 cm) of space between bakeware for
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proper air circulation.
For cakes stagger pans so that one is not directly above
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the other.
How to use TRUE CONV mode
Use true convection for cooking individual serving-sized
foods such as cookies and biscuits. It is also good for
cooking on multiple racks (2 or 3) at the same time.
The benefits of TRUE CONV include even browning and
time savings as a result of using multiple racks at one
time.
Note
Baking cookies is possible on 6 racks simultaneously. In
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this case, the baking time increases slightly.
Reduce recipe temperature by 25°F if auto convection
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conversion is not activated.
Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as cookie
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sheets without sides.
If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1"
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to 1½" (2.5 to 4 cm) of air space around the pan.
Stagger pans so that one is not directly above the other.
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How to use PIZZA mode
Note
Follow these recommendations:
There might be a slight decrease in baking time. Check
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before minimum package time.
When baking a frozen pizza: For a crispy crust, place
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directly on the rack. For a softer crust, use a pizza pan.
Getting the most out of your appliance en-us
When proofing pizza dough, coat dough with olive oil
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and cover it in a bowl tightly with plastic wrap to prevent
crust formation.
If par baking handmade pizza dough, prick the dough
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with a fork before baking.
If using a pizza pan, choose a dark, perforated pan for a
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more crisp crust and a non-perforated pan for a softer
crust.
Preheat baking stones following manufacturer's
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recommendations while the oven is preheating.
Bake homemade pizzas on rack position 2 in the center
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of the rack.
Follow manufacturer's directions for frozen pizza.
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The convection fan cycles on and off when using pizza
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mode.
How to use ROAST mode
Use ROAST mode for large cuts of meat and poultry.
Note
Preheating the oven is not necessary.
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Use a high-sided broil pan or roasting pan. Cover dish
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with a lid or foil for less tender cuts of meat.
For less tender cuts of meat, add liquids, such as water,
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juice, wine, bouillon or stock for flavor and moisture.
Roasting bags and using a liquid are suitable for use in
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this mode.
When roasting whole chicken or turkey, tuck wings
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behind back and loosely tie legs with kitchen string.
When cooking large meats (e.g. turkey over 10 lbs) do
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not use the lowest rack position.
How to use CONV ROAST mode
Use the CONV ROAST mode for preparing tender cuts of
meat and poultry. It is also suitable for roasting
vegetables.
The benefits of CONV ROAST mode include as much as
25% faster cooking than non-convection modes and rich,
golden browning.
Note
Preheating the oven is not necessary.
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Use the same temperature as indicated in the recipe.
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Check doneness early, since roasting time may
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decrease.
Do not cover meat or use cooking bags.
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Use a broil pan with a rack and grid or a shallow,
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uncovered pan with a rack for roasting.
Use a meat thermometer to determine the internal
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temperature of the meat.
If the meat is browned to your liking, but is not yet done,
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foil can be placed over the meat to prevent
overbrowning.
Let meat stand covered with foil 10-15 minutes after
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removing it from the oven.
When cooking large meats (e.g. turkey over 10 lbs) do
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not use the lowest rack position.
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