KitchenAid KERA205PWH User Guide - Page 18

Convection Bake (on some models) Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and 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. Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space between the cookware and the sides of 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. s Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may need to be reduced also. To Convection Bake: Before convection baking, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. 1. Press CONVECT BAKE. Press the number pads 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). 2. Press START. "Lo°" will appear on the oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C). When the oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the oven display will show the actual oven temperature until the set point is reached. When the set temperature is reached one preheat completion tone will sound if tones are turned on. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking. Convection Roast (on some models) Convection roasting can be used for roasting meats and poultry, or for baking yeast breads and loaf cakes using a single rack. During convection roasting, the bake and broil elements 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 roasting, the convection fan will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off within 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed. s Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may need to be reduced also. To Convection Roast: Before convection roasting, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. Use the roasting rack on top of the broiler pan and grid. This holds the food above the grid and allows air to circulate completely around all surfaces. A B C A. Roasting rack B. Broiler grid C. Broil pan 1. Press CONVECT ROAST. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325°F (163°C). The convection roast range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 2. Press START. "Lo°" will appear on the oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C). When the oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the oven display will show the actual oven temperature until the set point is reached. When the set temperature is reached, one preheat completion tone will sound if tones are turned on. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking. 18