KitchenAid 8304531A Oven User Manual


 
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Casseroles
The Casseroles setting allows you to bake an uncovered
casserole without over browning the edges or drying it out.
Preheating is not recommended.
Covering the food is not recommended.
Cooking time may need to be reduced up to 20 percent
compared to traditional cooking times.
Lower standard baking temperature by 25°F (15°C).
Allows the center of the casserole to bake without
overcooking the outer edges.
Amount of browning can be controlled by adjusting the
browning level.
To Cook with Auto Steam:
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
1. From the Main menu, touch STEAM COOK.
2. Touch the Auto Steam Setting.
3. Touch the desired Auto Steam setting.
4. To change the temperature, enter the desired temperature
using the numerical keys.
5. To change the cook time, touch COOK TIME. Enter the
desired cook time using the numerical keys.
6. To use the temperature probe, touch PROBE and enter the
desired food temperature using the numerical keys.
7. To change the level of browning, touch BROWNING. Touch
the plus + (plus) or - (minus) to increase or decrease to the
desired level. Touch OK.
8. Once a cooking setup function is complete, the Start key will
light up.
9. When settings are correct, touch START.
A message will appear telling you to Place Food in Oven.
Place the food in the oven and touch OK. Connect the
temperature probe if appropriate.
10. During the cooking cycle an Adjust Settings key appears on
the lower right hand corner of the display. Touch ADJUST
SETTINGS to change the desired time, temperature, probe
and/or Browning settings. Touch START to enter new
settings.
11. If the Cook Time has been set or the temperature probe has
been used, the Check Food message will appear at the end
of the cook time or once the set temperature has been
reached.
If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder
tones will sound every minute. Touch OK to clear the
message, stop reminder tones, and continue the current
cooking cycle.
12. Touch OFF, UPPER OVEN OFF or LOWER OVEN OFF when
finished cooking.
NOTE: For breads, if the oven temperature is below the set
temperature, the Preheat Bar will be displayed showing the
status of the preheat cycle. When preheat is complete a tone will
sound and message telling you to Place Food in Oven will
appear.
Manual Steam
Manual steam allows you to set the temperature, cook time,
preheat cycle, browning level, and the amount of steam used
during the cooking process.
To Cook with Manual Steam:
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
1. From the Main menu, touch STEAM COOK.
2. Touch the Manual Steam setting.
3. To change the temperature, enter the desired temperature
using the numerical keys.
4. To change the cook time, touch COOK TIME. Enter the
desired cook time using the numerical keys.
5. To use the temperature probe, touch PROBE and enter the
desired food temperature using the numerical keys.
6. To preheat, touch PREHEAT. Touch ON. Touch OK.
7. To change the level of browning, touch BROWNING. Touch
the + (plus) or - (minus) to increase or decrease to the desired
level. Touch OK.
8. To change the level of steam intensity, touch STEAM. Touch
the + (plus) or - (minus) to increase or decrease to the desired
level. Touch OK.
9. Once a cooking setup function is complete, the Start key will
light up.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe.
Do not touch broil element.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe.
Do not touch broil element.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.