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Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Bake (upper oven only)
The Conv Bake key controls the convection bake feature and is
available only in the upper oven. Use convection bake when a
faster cooking speed is desired. The oven can be programmed
for convection baking at any temperature between 170°F
(77°C) to 550°F (288°C).
Convection baking uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat evenly
and continuously within the oven (Figure 19). This improved heat
distribution allows for fast, even cooking and browning. It also
gives better baking results when using two or three racks at the
same time. Breads and pastries brown more evenly. Convection
bake cooks most foods faster and more evenly than conven-
tional baking and is preferred for cakes and delicate items.
Convection baking guidelines
When using convection bake, decrease your normal
cooking times. Time reductions will vary depending on the
amount and type of food to be cooked. Cookies and
biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides or very low
sides to allow heated air to circulate around the food. Food
baked on pans with a dark finish will cook faster.
Figure 19: Air circulation during convection cooking (L) and
oven rack positions (R)
• Preheating is not necessary when cooking casseroles with
convection bake.
Convection Rack Positions:
When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven. For the Glide rack, set one
position lower than the flat or handle racks.
When baking using two oven racks place the top rack in
position 3 and the bottom rack in position 1. When using
Glide rack set one position lower (2) with offset rack in
position 1. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between
bakeware for proper air circulation..
Figure 20: Position pans as shown for convection baking
To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350°F:
1. Press Upper Oven.
2. Press Conv Bake.
Figure 21: Display shows default set temperature of 350°F
3. Press _. The default temperature disappears and the
minimum oven temperature will be displayed. The oven icon
will appear and the rotating fan will start running in the
display. The bake, broil and convection element icons will
show intermittently in the display indicating which element
is on to help the oven reach the desired temperature.
Figure 22: Display (top) showing convection bake before oven
temperature reaches IO0°F.
4. A beep will sound once the oven temperature reaches
350°F.
Note: The convection fan will start as soon as the oven is set for
Conv Bake.
Press 0 to cancel convection bake at any time.
For best results:
• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware,
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are recom-
mended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for cakes,
cookies and muffins.
• Do not open oven door often. Opening the door will reduce
the temperature in the oven and may increase cook time.
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