Popcorn; Easyconvect™ System Conversion - KitchenAid KEHU309SSS - 30" Microwave Combination Oven Use And Care Manual

Popcorn

Popping time has been preprogrammed based on commercially
packaged microwaveable popcorn.
For best results, do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
Follow manufacturer's instructions when using a microwave
popcorn popper.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds,
then stop the cycle. For best cooking results, do not repop
unpopped kernels.
For best results, use fresh bags of popcorn.
Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
To Pop Popcorn:
1. From the Main Menu touch POPCORN.
2. Select the appropriate size.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then
reminder tones will sound every minute.
3. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop
reminder tones.
EasyConvect™ System Conversion
A
B
C
D
A. Grill element
B. Convection fan
C. Convection element
D. Convection rack
Convection cooking uses the convection element, the grill
element and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the oven
cavity by the fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to
heat the outer portion quickly.
The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of
food on a single rack.
Always use the baking tray or the convection rack placed on
turntable.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not cover
turntable or convection rack or baking tray with aluminum
foil.
Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper
products. All heat-proof cookware or metal utensils can be
used in convection cooking. Round pizza pans are excellent
for convection cooking.
Use convection cooking for items such as souffles, breads,
cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish.
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EasyConvect™ System Conversion is a function that converts a
standard thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal
cook time and temperature for convection cooking.
Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard
cooking. The oven will automatically reduce standard recipe
temperatures and times for convection cooking.
The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in
general categories.
Use the following chart as a guide.
CONVECTION CHART
SETTING FOODS
BAKED GOODS Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast,
Cakes and Cookies
Casseroles: including frozen entrées and
soufflés
Fish
MEATS* Baked potatoes
Chicken: whole and pieces, Meat loaf,
Roasts: pork, beef and ham
*Turkey and large poultry are not
included because their cook times vary.
OTHER FOODS Convenience foods: french fries,
nuggets, fish sticks, pizza,
Pies: fruit and custard
To Use EasyConvect™ System:
1. Position convection rack on turntable in microwave oven,
place food or bakeware on convection rack, and close the
door
OR
Place food or bakeware on baking tray, place baking tray on
slide rails, and close the door.
2. From the Main Menu touch EASYCONVECT.
3. Select appropriate food category.
4. Enter the desired cook time using the numerical keypad.
5. Touch TEMP and enter the desired temperature (between
125°-475°F [52°-246°C]) using the numerical keypad.
NOTE: Doneness function is not available for EasyConvect™
System.
6. Touch START PREHEAT. The standard time and temperature
will be converted and will flash briefly on the display screen.
7. "PREHEATING OVEN" will appear and the display will count
down the preheat time.
You may skip the preheat option, by touching SKIP PREHEAT,
however, for best results, allow the oven to preheat.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically. If enabled end-of-cycle tones will sound, then
reminder tones will sound every minute.
8. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop
reminder tones.