Convection Cooking (On Some Models); Easyconvect Conversion (On Some Models); Convection Bake (On Some Models) - KitchenAid ARCHITECT II KERS807 Use And Care Manual

FOOD
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
Ham slice [precooked]
" (1.25 cm) thick
1" (2.5 cm) thick
Frankfurters
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
Chicken
bone-in pieces
Fish
" (1.25 cm) thick
1" (2.5 cm) thick
*Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.
Convection Cooking
(on some models)
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.
EasyConvect Conversion
(on some models)
Convection cooking temperatures and times differ from those of
standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category,
EasyConvect conversion automatically may reduce the standard
recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking.
22
TOTAL
RACK TIME
POSITION TEMP. MIN.
4 450°F 25-28
(232°C)
4 500°F 10-12
4 (260°C) 20-22
4 500°F
(260°C) 8
400°F
4 (204°C) 18-20
500°F
3 (260°C) 32
3 350°F 20
3 (177°C) 20-22
Foods are grouped into 3 general categories. Choose the
category most appropriate for the food to be cooked. To ensure
optimal cooking results, the oven will prompt a food check at the
end of a non-delayed cook time. Use the following chart as a
guide.
SETTING FOODS
MEATS Baked potatoes, Chicken: whole and pieces
Meat loaf, Roasts: pork, beef and ham
(Turkey and large poultry are not included
because their cook time varies.)
BAKED Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast
GOODS
Cakes and Cookies
Casseroles: including frozen entrées and
soufflés
Fish
OTHER Convenience foods: french fries, nuggets, fish
FOODS sticks, pizza
Pies: fruit and custard
To Use:
When using convection temperature conversion for BAKED
GOODS and OTHER FOODS, allow the oven to preheat before
placing food in the oven.
1. Press MEATS, BAKED GOODS or OTHER FOODS.
2. Press number pads to enter standard cook temperature.
3. Press number pads to enter standard cook time.
4. Press START.
"CHECK FOOD AT" and the stop time will appear on the oven
display, after preheating is complete.
When the stop time is reached, end-of-cycle tones will sound
if enabled. Open the door and check food.
Convection Bake
(on some models)
Convection Bake can be used to bake and cook foods on single
or 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.
Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space
between the cookware and the sides of the oven.
Allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven.
During convection baking preheat, the broil elements and the
bake element all heat the oven cavity. After preheat, the
convection element will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain
oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air.
If the oven door is opened during convection baking or
preheating, the convection element and fan will turn off
immediately. They will come back on once the door is closed.
Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may
need to be reduced also.