KitchenAid KERA205PWH User Guide - Page 17

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. s 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. s Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only when necessary. s Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food. s Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the minimum cooking time with an alternative method such as using a toothpick. s 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. Easy Convect Conversion (on some models) Convection cooking temperatures and times differ from those of standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category, Easy Convect conversion automatically may reduce the standard recipe temperature and/or time you input for convection cooking. 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 GOODS Biscuits, Breads: quick and yeast Cakes: layer and angel food Casseroles: including frozen entrées and soufflés, cookies, fish OTHER FOODS Convenience foods: french fries, nuggets, fish sticks, pizza Pies: fruit and custard To Use: Before 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. Auto Convection Baking (on some models) Auto convection baking allows you to convection cook without entering convection cooking temperatures. Simply enter the standard cooking temperature for the food to be cooked. The oven will reduce the temperature for convection cooking. Check the food as it is cooking because it may cook faster than the time suggested in your recipe. To Convection Auto Bake: 1. Press CONVECTION AUTO BAKE. Set the temperature to the standard non-convection cooking temperature for the food being cooked. The oven control will automatically adjust the correct convection cooking temperature when cooking starts by reducing the temperature by 50°F (28ºC). 2. Press START. The oven control will automatically reduce the cooking temperature from the standard cooking temperature to the correct convection cooking temperature. The electronic oven control will automatically set the preheat time based on the temperature you have selected. "Lo°" will appear on the display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C). After a temperature of 170°F (77°C) has been reached, the temperature will be shown on the display until reaching the set point. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking. 17