KitchenAid KGRA806PSS Use and Care 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 maintains 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 so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping. s Keep heat loss to a minimum by only opening the oven door 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 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. When the stop time is reached, end-of-cycle tones will sound if enabled. Open the door and check food. 5. Press OFF to cancel the reminder tones. 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 bake burner and broil element heat the oven cavity. After preheat, the convection element and bake burner 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 burner 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 actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the oven display will show the oven temperature increasing in 1-degree increments. When the set temperature is reached, if on, one preheat completion tone will sound if tones are turned on. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking. 17