Convection Bake
Convection baking is similar to baking. In this case,
heat comes from a third element behind the backwall.
The main difference in convection baking is that the
heat is circulated throughout the oven by the convec-
tion fan:
Figure 16: Convection Bake
The convection bake mode is well-suited for baking
large quantities of food on multiple racks. It can be
used to prepare cookies, pastries, breads, snack foods
and appetizers among other items. DO NOT use con-
vection bake for meats. Use convection roast instead.
The benefi ts of convection baking include:
•
Slight decrease in cooking time
•
Three rack cooking
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Higher volume (yeast items rise higher)
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More items cooked at once
For Best Results:
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Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F. Refer to the
convection baking chart for examples.
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Place food in low-sided, uncovered pans such as
cookie sheets without sides.
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Center baking pans side to side on the oven rack.
•
Do not use convection bake for custards, quiches,
pumpkin pie, or cheesecakes. These items do not
benefi t from the convection-heating process. Use
standard bake instead.
When convection baking on two racks, use
positions one and three. When using three racks, use
positions two, three and four.
Oven Modes
Table 2: Convection Bake Chart
Food Item
Cake
Cupcakes
Bundt Cake
Angel Food
Pie
2 curst, fresh 9"
2 crust, frozen fruit 9"
Cookies
Sugar
Chocolate Chip
Brownies
Breads
Yeast bread, loaf, 9x5
Yeast rolls
Quick bread, loaf, 8x4
Biscuits
Muffi ns
Pizza
Frozen
Fresh
*
The convection bake temperature is 25° F less than
recommended on packages or recipes. The temp-
erature in this chart has been reduced 25° F.
** This chart is a guide. Actual times depend on the
mixes or recipes baked. Follow recipe or package
directions and reduce temperature appropriately.
Converting from standard bake
•
Reduce recipe temperature by 25° F.
•
Check food for doneness early:
If the recipe calls for ...
1 - 15 min.
16 - 30 min.
31 min. - 1 hr.
Temp.*
Rack
(preheated
Position
oven)
(F°)
2
325
1
325
1
325
2
350 - 400
2
350
2
325 - 350
2
325 - 350
2
325
2
350
2
350 - 375
2
325 - 350
2
350 - 375
2
400
2
375 - 425
2
400 - 425
Quick Cooking Tips:
to convection bake
Check food ...
3 min. early
5 min. early
10 min. early
Convection
Bake Time**
(min)
17-19
37-43
35-39
45-55
68-78
6-11
8-13
29-36
18-22
12-15
45-55
11-15
15-19
23-26
12-15
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