KitchenAid KGSS907SSS Use & Care Guide - Page 18

EasyConvect™ Conversion (on some models) Convection cooking temperatures and times can differ from those of standard cooking. Depending upon the selected category, EasyConvect™ 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 and Cookies Casseroles: including frozen entrées and soufflés Fish OTHER FOODS Convenience foods: french fries, nuggets, fish sticks, pizza Pies: fruit and custard To Use: When 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. 5. Press OFF when finished cooking. Convection Bake (on some models) A A. Convection element and fan Convection Bake can be used to bake and cook foods on single or 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. Allow the range to preheat before placing food in 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. ■ 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. "Preheating" will show in the display until the set temperature is reached. "Lo" will also appear in the 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, 1 tone will sound. 3. Press OFF when finished cooking. Convection Roast (on some models) Convection roasting can be used to roast meat and poultry, and bake foods, such as yeast breads, pies, loaf, bundt and tube cakes on a single rack. During convection roasting, the bake burner and broil 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 roasting, the broil element and convection fan will turn off immediately and the bake burner will turn off within 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed. ■ Reduce recipe temperature 25°F (14°C). The cook time may also need to be reduced. 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 a roasting rack on top of a broiler pan and grid. This holds the food above the grid and allows air to circulate completely around all surfaces. 1. Press CONVECT ROAST. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 325°F (162°C). The convection roast range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 18