Convection Cooking; Convection Bake - KitchenAid KEMS308 Use & Care Manual

Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for
individual foods and tastes.
FOOD
Beef
Steak
1" to 1 "
(2.5 cm to 3 cm) thick
medium-rare
medium
well-done
Pork
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium
Lamb
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium-rare
medium
Ground Meats
Ground beef, pork or lamb patties*
" (2 cm) thick
well-done
Chicken
Chicken
bone-in pieces (2" to 2 " [5 cm to
6.3 cm])
boneless pieces (4 oz. [113 g])
Fish
Fish
" to "
(1.25 to 2 cm) thick
*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

Convection Cooking

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually
distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a
standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a
consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more
evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding
crustier breads.
Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures
25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C), and cooking time can be shortened
by as much as 30 percent, 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.
Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with
lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food.
Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the
minimum cooking time with an alternative method such as
using a toothpick.
Use a meat thermometer or the temperature probe to
determine the doneness of meats and poultry. Check the
temperature of pork and poultry in 2 or 3 places.
COOK TIME
(in minutes)
15-17
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20-24
The T.H.E.™ (Third Hidden Element) convection element is
hidden in the rear panel of the oven cavity, and assisted by the
convection fan, provides balanced, efficient heating.
Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and
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pastries, as well as foods on multiple racks. It is helpful to
stagger items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat. If
the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed.
When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods,
be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures.
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Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space
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between the cookware and the sides of the oven.
During convection baking preheat, the T.H.E.™ convection
element and broil element and the CleanBake™ element all heat
the oven cavity. After preheat, the T.H.E.™ convection element
and the CleanBake™ element will cycle on and off in intervals to
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maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates
the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking, the fan
turns off immediately when the door is opened and turns on
immediately when the door is closed. Convection, Bake and Broil
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(only during preheating) elements will turn off approximately
30 seconds after the door is opened. They will turn on again
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approximately 30 seconds after the door is closed.
To Convection Bake:
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Before convection baking, position racks according to the
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When using 2 racks,
place on guides 2 and 4. When using 3 racks, place on guides
1, 3 and 5.
1. Touch CONVECTION BAKE.
2. Touch START.
3. Touch OFF when finished cooking.

Convection Bake

A
A. T.H.E.™ Convection element (hidden) and fan
Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may
need to be reduced also.
Touch the number keys to enter a temperature other than
325°F (163°C). The convection bake range can be set
between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
"Lo°" will appear on the oven display if the actual oven
temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the
oven display will show the oven temperature increasing.
When the set temperature is reached, if on, 1 tone will sound.
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