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21
Setting Oven Controls
Setting Convection Bake
The convection function uses a fan to circulate the oven's heat
uniformly and continuously around the oven (Figure 27). This
improved heat distribution allows for fast, even cooking and
browning results. It also gives better baking results when using
two oven racks at the same time.
Because most food items will cook faster and more evenly with
the convection feature, it is advisable to reduce recipe’s recom-
mended temperature by 25° for best results. Follow the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
Convection Bake may be set for any oven temperature between
170°F (77°C) to
550°F (288°C).
Benefits of the convection bake feature:
• Foods may cook up to 25% faster, saving time and energy.
• Multiple rack baking.
For Best Results:
• Fully preheat the oven before baking items like cookies,
biscuits and breads.
• For batter and dough-based baked goods such as cakes,
pastries, and breads, use the standard bake function or
refer to “Cakes and Breads” on page 22 for best results.
• Cookies and biscuits should be baked on pans with no sides
or very low side to allow heated air to circulate around the
food.
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
resulting in dark or over browning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time to
prevent over browning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffins
To set Convection Bake with a default oven set temperature of
350°F (177°C):
1. Press Conv Bake.
2. Press .
To cancel Convection Bake at any time press .
Convection baking rack positions:
• When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven (position 3).
• If using the Glide rack, set one position lower than
suggested positions for flat or handle racks.
• For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks,
place racks in positions 2 and 4.
• When baking, allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space
between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Note:
• The convection fan will begin rotating once Convection
Bake, Convection Roast or Convection Convert has been
activated.
• If the oven door is opened when the convection function is
active, the convection fan will stop rotating until the oven
door is closed.
• When using Convection Bake, cook time reductions may
vary depending on the amount and type of food being
cooked.
• Opening the oven door too often will allow heat to escape
and extend the time needed for proper baking..
Figure 27: Air circulation in the convection function
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Figure 28: Convection rack positions and pan spacing
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