KitchenAid KESC308 Range User Manual


 
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Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturers recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
¹⁄₂
in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops,
cook the meat or poultry longer.
Check all meat in 2 or 3 places.
Oven Vent
1. Oven vent
The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows
the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will
cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn
near the oven vent.
Oven Door Vent
1. Oven door vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the door vent during certain
oven modes. Some condensation may occur, however this will not
affect cooking performance.
Bake
The BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating
casseroles.
During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle
on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.
If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the broil
element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off
in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Light colored
aluminum
Light golden
crusts
Even browning
Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
Brown, crisp
crusts
May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in recipe.
Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
Little or no
bottom
browning
Place in the bottom third of oven.
May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
Light, golden
crusts
Uneven
browning
May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
Crisp crusts
Follow manufacturers instructions.
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts
May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
1. Broil heat
2. Bake heat
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