Control Guide

8
Baking and Roasting
Temperature Management System
The temperature management system electronically regulates the
oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise
temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil
elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow
red when cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is
automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat and food may be
placed in the oven immediately, unless preheat is recommended
in the recipe.
Preheating
When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100°
F (35°C) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the
actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat
temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected
temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to
preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to 15
minutes. Factors that have an impact on preheat times are: room
temperature, starting oven temperature, and the number of oven
racks. Unused oven racks can be removed prior to preheating
your oven to reduce the preheat times.
Frozen Bake™
Frozen Bake™ Technology automatically adjusts the
manufacturer’s bake time by combining preheating and baking, to
deliver great packaged frozen food results without the wait. There
are six programmed food options to choose from: Pizza, Lasagna,
Nuggets, Fries, Pie, and Meal. The Frozen Bake
™ cycles have
been customized to work only with these foods. When using
Frozen Bake
™ Technology, it is important that you follow all
manufacturer’s instructions including venting, covering, stirring or
placing on a baking sheet to ensure a good result. When cooking
frozen meals, only cook items that provide instructions for cooking
in a conventional oven. Place your dish in the center of the rack
and select one of the rack positions recommended for Frozen
Bake in the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section and bake
only one package or pan at a time. Use the temperature and
maximum bake time from the package.
A tone will alert you to check the food for doneness before the
cook time is complete and again at the end of the cook time. The
display will prompt you to add additional cook time if desired or
needed at end the cycle.
Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food
in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on
grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven
rack.
IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling
temperature.
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. Use racks 6 or
7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”
section for more information.
� 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. See the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven
is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.
Convection Baking and Roasting (on
some models)
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.
With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a
temperature 25°F (15°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven
and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%.
During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil 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 baking or roasting,
the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the
oven door is closed.
NOTE: The convection fan will turn on approximately 5 minutes
into any convection cycle.
Cook Time
To Set a Timed Cook:
1. Press BAKE. The Bake indicator light will light up.
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a
temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time oven indicator light will
light up.
4. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the
length of time to cook.
5. Press the Start keypad. The display will count down the time.
When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
6. Press the Cancel keypad to clear the display.
To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of
day. See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter a
temperature other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will
light up.
4. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the
length of time to cook.
5. Press DELAY START. The Delay Oven indicator light will light
up.
6. Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the
time of day to start.
7. Press the Start keypad.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on. The Temperature and/or Cook Time settings can be
changed anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2-
4 and pressing the Start keypad. To change to a different
delay time, cancel the features and repeat steps 1-7. When
the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
8. Press the Cancel keypad to clear the display.