Setting Preheat; Setting Bake - Kenmore 790.9700 Series User Manual

Setting Oven Controls

Setting Preheat

For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The
Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking
temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when
the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the
oven.
When the oven is finished preheating the preheat feature
will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain
the oven set temperature until cancelled.
Preheat may be set for any oven temperature between
170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Example; to set Preheat with default oven temperature of
350°F:
1. Press PreHeat key pad.
2. Press (See Fig. 1).
To cancel preheating at anytime press
Example; set oven for Preheat to 450°F:
1. Press PreHeat key pad.
2. Press 4 5 0 using numeric key pads.
3. Press .
To cancel preheating at anytime press
Important notes:
• When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats
the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on
and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.
• Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking
casseroles.
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Setting Bake

Use the bake feature whenever the recipe calls for baking
using normal temperatures. A reminder tone will sound
indicating when the set bake temperature is reached and
to place the food in the oven.
Bake may be set for any oven temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven
racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns.
Example; to set Bake with default oven temperature of
350°F:
1. Press Bake key pad.
2. Press .
To cancel bake at anytime press
Example; to set Bake for oven temperature of 425°F:
1. Press Bake key pad.
2. Enter 4 2 5 using numeric key pads.
3. Press .
To cancel bake at anytime press
Important notes:
• For optimum cooking results it is recommended to
preheat the oven when baking foods such as cookies,
cakes, biscuits and breads.
• When setting Bake or a cooking feature that preheats
the oven (except Broil), the Convection fan will turn on
and stay on until the oven reaches set temperature.
• The oven will bake no longer than 12 hours. If you wish
to continuously bake, see Changing between continuous
bake setting or 12-Hour Energy Saving feature for
detailed information.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny
bakeware resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It
may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or
cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are
recommended for cakes, cookies and muffins.
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