Oven COntrOls
setting Convection Bake
Convection functions use a fan to circulate the
oven's heat uniformly and continuously around the
oven (Figure 17). This improved heat distribution
allows for fast, even baking and browning results.
It also gives better baking results when using two
oven racks at the same time. Heated air flows
around the food from all sides, sealing in juices and
flavors. Breads and pastry brown more evenly. Most
foods baked in a standard pan will bake faster and
more evenly with the convection feature. Multiple
rack baking may slightly increase bake time for
some foods, but the overall result is time saved.
Benefits of Convection Bake:
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Superior multiple oven rack performance.
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Foods bake more evenly.
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Foods can bake up to 25 to 30% faster.
IMPOrtAnt
When using convection bake, decrease your
normal cooking times. Adjust the cook time for
desired doneness as needed. Time reductions will
vary depending on the amount and type of food to
be cooked.
CAUtIOn
Be aware that the convection fan will continue to
run after the door is opened. This is normal. Use
caution when reaching inside of the oven. Hot air
will be pushed out of the appliance.
Figure 17: Air movement using convection
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to set convection bake:
CAUtIOn
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking the oven interior, oven
racks, and cooktop will become very hot which can
cause burns.
Do not bake foods directly on the oven bottom.
To avoid damaging the oven interior and surfaces,
always bake foods in the oven using bakeware
positioned on an oven rack.
1. Arrange oven racks while the oven is still cool.
2. Allow oven to preheat the oven for 8-to-
10 minutes before baking. Preheating is not
necessary when roasting, cooking casseroles, or
broiling most foods.
3. Turn the oven mode knob to the conv bake
position (Figure 18).
Figure 18: Oven mode knob
4. Turn the oven temp knob to the desired
temperature position (Figure 19).
Figure 19: Oven temp knob
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