Broiling; Lower Oven Convection Cooking - KitchenAid KFID500ESS Instructions D'utilisation

Steam Bake
The Steam Bake function works in conjunction with the steam rack
to provide additional moisture during baking. The steam rack
contains a water reservoir which heats up and releases steam in to
the oven cavity during the steam bake cycle. There are
3 preprogrammed food options to choose from: Breads, Desserts
and Fish, as well as a Refresh/Reheat option.
For best performance, place the steam rack in the lowest available
rack position in the cavity and pour 1½ cups (350 mL) of water into
the reservoir. Do not fill past the MAX level indicated on the
reservoir.
After the steam bake cycle is complete, some water may remain in
the reservoir. This is normal. Wait for the oven to cool and discard
the water.
A. Steam rack
B. Water reservoir

Broiling

When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food
in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Leave the desired
oven door open 4½" (11.4 cm) at the broil stop position to ensure
proper broiling temperature. Position food on grid in a broiler pan,
and then place it in the center of the oven rack.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is
used or if the oven is heavily soiled.
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. Place the food
in the upper or lower oven. 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.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered.
Please refer to the "Accessories" section for more information.

Lower Oven Convection Cooking

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.
During convection cooking, the bake, broil and convection (true
convection only) 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 cooking, the fan will
turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is
closed.
NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.
A
B
Position the racks according to the "Positioning Racks and
Bakeware" section before starting convection cooking.
With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower
temperature or for a shorter length of time. These adjustments can
be made using the following chart or by using the EasyConvect™
Conversion feature on your range.
Setting
CONVECT
BAKE
CONVECT
BROIL
CONVECT
ROAST
Bow Tie True Convection with T.H.E.™ Element
True convection adds an electric element around the convection
fan to enhance the cooking performance. Use the following
Convect Options chart as a guide.
Convect Options
Setting
CONVECT
BAKE
CONVECT
BROIL
CONVECT
ROAST
Guidelines
Reduce the standard baking temperature 25°F
(15°C).
Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time
may be reduced so the food should be checked
for doneness early.
Use standard recipe temperature. Cooking time
may be reduced by 15 to 30% with Convect
Roast so the food should be checked for
doneness early.
Foods
Single or multiple-rack baking for cookies,
biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes.
Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat,
fish or poultry.
Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork
roasts, beef roasts.
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