KitchenAid KOCE900HSS Owners Manual - Page 15

EasyConvect™ Conversion A B C D A. Broil element B. Convection fan C. Convection element D. Convection grid Convection cooking uses the convection element, the broil element, and the fan. Hot air is circulated throughout the oven cavity by the fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly. ■■ The convect function may be used to cook small amounts of food on a single rack. ■■ Always use the convection grid placed on turntable or baking tray. ■■ Do not cover turntable or convection grid or baking tray with aluminum foil. ■■ Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wrap or paper products. All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking. Round pizza pans are excellent for convection cooking. ■■ Use convection cooking for items such as souffles, breads, cookies, angel food cakes, pizza, and most meats and fish. ■■ All EasyConvect™ functions require preheating before use. Place food in microwave oven after preheating is complete. EasyConvect™ Conversion is a function that converts a standard thermal bake cook time and temperature into an ideal cook time and temperature for convection cooking after the oven has preheated. Convection temperatures and times differ from those of standard cooking. The oven can automatically reduce standard recipe temperatures and times for convection cooking. When selecting a convection cooking mode, the option to optimize the recipe for convection will be available. To have the oven automatically adjust the set time and/or temperature for better convection cooking results, select YES. The oven will automatically adjust for convection cooking. To manually enter the set time and temperature one time, select NO. The option to optimize the recipe will be available the next time a convection cooking mode is selected. To never have the oven optimize the recipe, select NO, DON'T ASK AGAIN. The oven will not change the set time or temperature and will not ask again. This option can be reset from the Settings menu. The conversion may not be exact because foods are grouped in general categories. Use the most similar food option if your exact food is not available. Steam Cooking Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to steam food. Always use steamer vessel. See the "KitchenAid™ Steamer Vessel" section before using. Use Steam Cook for foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes. ■■ Times and cooking powers have been preset for steaming a number of food types. ■■ Manual Steam Cook requires that a cook time be entered. ■■ It is recommended to add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of water to Steamer Vessel before steaming. Crisp The Crisp feature uses the broil element and microwaves to crisp and brown foods. Crisp can be used to sauté meats and vegetables, pan-fry bacon and eggs, and to crisp and brown pizza and French fries. Always use the crisper pan. See the "Crisper Pan and Handle" section before using. ■■ The crisper pan will become very hot. Use oven mitts or detachable handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. ■■ Do not place hot crisper pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur. ■■ Do not use plastic utensils on the crisper pan, as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils. ■■ Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan. ■■ Do not use the crisper pan in any other microwave oven or in a standard thermal oven. ■■ Do not place the crisper pan on the convection rack or the baking tray. Always use the turntable as a support for the pan. Before Crisping, brush crisper pan with 1/2 tsp (3 mL) of oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. For best results, the crisper pan should be preheated for 3 minutes. Arrange food on crisper pan, and place pan on turntable. Use the following chart as a guide. CRISPING CHART Food Cook Time (Minutes)* Preparation Bacon, 4 strips Side 1: 3:00 Place in crisper pan Side 2: 1:45 in a single layer Frozen French fries, 2 servings Side 1: 5:00 Place in crisper pan Side 2: 2:00 in a single layer Boneless chicken breasts, 2 pieces Side 1: 4:00 5-6 oz (142-170 g) each Side 2: 3:00 Hamburger patties, 2 Side 1: 3:30 4 oz (113 g) each, Side 2: 2:00 1/2" (1.3 cm) thick Frozen thin crust pizza 8:00-9:00 *Times are approximate and may be adjusted for individual tastes. 15