Easyconvect™ Conversion; Proofing Bread - KitchenAid KDRU763.KDRU Use And Care Manual

EasyConvect™ Conversion
Convection temperatures and times can differ from those of
standard cooking. EasyConvect™ conversion will automatically
reduce standard recipe temperatures and/or times for convection
cooking.
The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in
general categories. 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 & Poultry Roasts: Pork, Beef and Ham
Chicken: Whole and Pieces
Meat Loaf
Baked potatoes
Turkey and large poultry are not
included because their cook times
vary.
Cookies & Cakes Cookies, Cakes
Pizza & Snack Foods Pizza, Convenience foods:
french fries, nuggets, and fish sticks
Biscuits & Bread Biscuits, Breads: Quick and Yeast
Casseroles & Fish Fish, Casseroles: Including frozen
entrees and soufflés
Pies Pies: Fruit and Custard
To Use:
1. From the Main menu, touch CONVECT.
2. Touch EASYCONVECT.
3. Select the appropriate food category using the chart as a
reference.
4. Enter the standard temperature using the numerical keys.
5. Enter the standard cook time using the numerical keys.
6. Once a cooking setup function is complete, the Start key will
light up.
7. When settings are correct, touch START. The control will
automatically adjust the time and/or temperature for
convection cooking.
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8. If the oven temperature is below the set temperature, the
Preheat Bar will be displayed showing the status of the
preheat cycle. When preheat is complete a tone will sound.
9. During the preheat and cooking cycle an Adjust Settings key
appears on the lower right hand corner of the display. Touch
ADJUST SETTINGS to change the desired time and
temperature. Touch START to enter new settings.
10. The Check Food message will appear at the end of the cook
time or once the set temperature has been reached.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute. Touch OK to clear the
message, stop reminder tones, and continue the current
cooking cycle.
11. Touch OFF when finished cooking.

Proofing Bread

Proofing bread prepares dough for baking by activating the
yeast. Proofing twice is recommended unless the recipe directs
otherwise.
To Proof:
Before first proofing, place dough in a lightly greased bowl and
cover loosely with wax paper coated with shortening. Place bowl
on rack position 2. See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" for
diagram. Close door.
1. From the main menu, select Bread Proof. The display will
show 100°F (38°C).
2. To set a proof time, touch PROOF TIME.
3. Enter the desired time using the numerical keys.
4. Once a proofing setup function is complete, the Start key will
light up.
5. When settings are correct, touch START.
Let dough rise until nearly doubled in size, check at 20 to
25 minutes. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type
and quantity.
6. If the Proof Time has been set, the Check Food message will
appear at the end of the cook time.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute. Touch OK to clear the
message, stop reminder tones, and continue the current
cooking cycle.
7. Touch OFF when finished proofing.
Before second proofing, shape dough, place in baking pan(s) and
cover loosely with plastic wrap coated with cooking spray. Follow
same placement, and control steps above. Before baking,
remove plastic wrap.