Maytag MER8674AS Use & Care Guide - Page 11
Oven Vent, Baking and Roasting, Broiling, Convection Baking and Roasting - heating element
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Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. A. Oven vent Baking and Roasting Precision Cooking™ System - Precise Bake The Precise Bake system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe. Preheating When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. The time to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) will be approximately 10-15 minutes depending upon the model. Broiling Leave the door open 6" (15 cm) at the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. Preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section for more information. On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature. ■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the "Accessories" section for more information. Convection Baking and Roasting (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. With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a temperature 25°F (15°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven, and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%. During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air. If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed. 11