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CONVECTION BAKE
Convection Bake uses heat from the lower heating element and air movement
from the convection fan to enhance cooking efficiency and evenness across
multiple racks. Reduce recipe baking temperatures by 25°F (15°C).
• For best results, foods should be cooked uncovered, in low-sided pans t o
take advantage of the forced air circulation. Use shiny aluminum pans fo r
best results unless otherwise specified.
• Heatproof glass or ceramic can be used. Reduce temperature by anothe r
25°F (15°C) when using heatproof glass dishes for a total reduction o f
50°F (30°C).
• Dark metal pans may be used. Note that food may brown faster whe n
using dark metal bake ware.
• The number of racks used is determined by the height of the food to b e
cooked.
• Baked items, for the most part, cook extremely well in convection. Don’ t
try to convert recipes such as custards, quiches, pumpkin pie, o r
cheesecakes, which do not benefit from the convection-heating process .
Use the regular Bake mode for these foods.
• Multiple rack cooking for oven meals is
done on rack positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and
6. All six racks can be used for cookies,
biscuits and appetizers.
- 2 Rack baking: Use positions 3 and
5 or 2 and 4.
- 3 rack baking: Use positions 2, 3,
and 4 or 1, 3, and 5 or 2, 4, and 6.
- When baking four cake layers at
the same time, stagger pans so
that one pan is not directly above
another. For best results, place
cakes on front of upper rack and
back of lower rack (See graphic at
right). Allow 1" - 1 ½" (2.5 - 3cm) air
space around pans.
• Converting your own recipe can be easy. Choose a recipe that will wor
k
well in convection.
• Reduce the temperature and cooking time if necessary. It may take som e
trial and error
to achieve a perfect result. Keep track of your technique fo r
the next time you want to prepare the recipe using convection.
• See Troubleshooting for tips to Solving Baking and Roasting Problems.
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