KitchenAid KODC504PPS Owners Manual - Page 8

COOKING FUNCTION SUGGESTED USAGE Rapid Preheat A Bake function that will preheat the oven quickly. Bake Used for cooking any kind of food on one rack. Broil Used for broiling thin foods on one rack. Convect Broil Used for roasting large cuts of meat. Convect Bake Used for cooking different foods on multiple racks at the same temperature. Specialty Functions: Defrost Specialty Functions: Keep Warm Used to speed up the defrosting of food. Place food in the middle shelf. Leave food in packaging to keep it from drying out. Used to keep already-cooked food warm until it is served. Specialty Functions: Proof Used to proof breads. Specialty Functions: Convect Roast Used for cooking large cuts of meat. Turn the meat during cooking for even browning, and baste the meat periodically to keep it moist. Frozen Bake Used to cook premade frozen food, such as lasagna, pizza, pastries, and french fries. No preheat is necessary. The oven automatically adjusts cooking temperature. For cooking time, follow the instructions on the packaging. Self Clean (available on single ovens and the double oven upper cavity) Used to clean the oven at extremely high temperatures. See the "Self Cleaning" section for more information. Favorites The Favorites feature stores the oven mode and temperature for your favorite recipe. As you continue to utilize your Favorites tool, your product will refine and tailor suggestions towards your cooking cravings/needs. NOTE: A select set of Favorites and suggestions may be automatically shown on the Home screen based on your meal times. To save a recipe, select the Favorites keypad and follow the prompts on the screen to customize your favorites. Add an image or name to the favorite to customize it to your preferences. Assisted Cooking Assisted cooking helps you select the right mode for your everyday cooking needs. Some modes allow you to skip preheat. Follow the prompts on screen for guidance throughout the cooking process. Assisted cooking recipes include: ■ Casseroles & Baked Pasta ■ Meat ■ Fish & Seafood ■ Vegetables Frozen Bake The Frozen Bake function automatically selects the ideal cooking temperature and mode for 5 different types of ready frozen foods. The oven does not have to be preheated. Consult food package for manufacturer's instructions on cooking time. Because of the variation of the frozen food category, it might be necessary to prolong the cooking time in order to obtain the best result. Use the "+" button to prolong the cooking time by 2 minutes, 1 minute or 30 seconds. Frozen bake instructions: Food Lasagna Pizza Pastry French Fries Instructions Use wire shelf with pan or tray Place food directly on rack or use wire shelf with pan or tray Use wire shelf with pan or tray Use wire shelf with pan or tray Wire Shelf Level 2 3 3 3 NOTE: In case of sub-optimal cooking results, try a different wire shelf level. 8 Doneness NOTE: Can only be used on selected functions. 1. Switch on the oven by selecting the On/Off button or touching the display. 2. Select the Assisted Cooking. 3. Select the Food list. 4. Choose the food to cook from the list. 5. Food thickness (inches) or food weight (ounces) might be required for some foods, as a parameter for the assisted function. 6. External surface browning might be required for some foods. Select between LIGHT, NORMAL, etc. The external browning selection will prolong/reduce the final broiling stage of cooking. 7. Press START to begin the preheat cycle. Browning setting recipes include: ■ Potatoes ■ Hamburger ■ Other vegetables