Bakeware; Meat Thermometer; Oven Vent; Oven Door Vent - KitchenAid KERC600 Use And Care Manual

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored Use temperature and time
aluminum recommended in recipe.
Light golden
crusts
Even browning
Dark aluminum May need to reduce baking
and other temperatures 25°F (15°C).
bakeware with
Use suggested baking time.
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in recipe.
Brown, crisp
crusts
Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking
May need to increase baking time.
pans
Little or no
bottom
browning
Stainless steel May need to increase baking time.
Light, golden
crusts
Uneven
browning
Stoneware Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Crisp crusts
Ovenproof May need to reduce baking
glassware, temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops,
cook the meat or poultry longer.
Check all meat in 2 or 3 places.

Oven Vent

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1. Oven vent
The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows
the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will
cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn
near the oven vent.

Oven Door Vent

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1. Oven door vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the door vent during certain
oven modes. Some condensation may occur, however this will not
affect cooking performance.
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The BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating
casseroles.
During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle
on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.
If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the broil
element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off
in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.

Bake

1. Broil heat
2. Bake heat
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