Setting Oven Controls - Kenmore Elite Use & Care Manual

Setting Oven Controls

Preheat
For best baking performance use the Preheat feature. The
Preheat feature will bring the oven up to the set cooking
temperature. A reminder tone will sound indicating when
the set temperature is reached and to place the food in the
oven. Preheating is not necessary when roasting or cooking
casseroles.
The following temperature settings apply to the preheat
feature:
• Auto-suggest (default) setting: 350°F/177°C
• Min. bake setting: 170°F / 77°C
• Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C
Setting preheat
See example below to set a preheat to start immediately at
the default temperature.
1. Press PREHEAT
If needed, use numeric keypads to enter a diff erent oven
temperature.
2. Press START
"PRE" and the actual oven temperature shown in the display
will alternate as the oven heats and reaches set temperature.
When the oven is fi nished preheating, the controls will beep
to remind you to place food in the oven. The preheat feature
will perform like the Bake feature and continue to maintain
the oven set temperature until cancelled.
NOTE
• To cancel the function, you may press
when setting the control or during the cooking process.
• To change the set temperature while the oven is already
heating, follow the same procedure described above.
• During the preheating, the convection fan will be activated
to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster.
The Bake, Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for
a better heat distribution.
Bake
Use the bake feature to cook most food items that require
normal cooking temperatures.
The following temperature settings apply to the bake
feature:
• Auto-suggest (default) setting: 350°F/177°C
• Min. bake setting: 170°F / 77°C
• Max. bake setting: 550°F / 288°C
Setting bake
See example below to set a bake to start immediately at
the default temperature.
Once START is pressed the oven will begin heating. The
oven display shows the temperature rising.
After the oven reaches set temperature a beep will indicate
the oven is ready. The oven will continue to maintain this
temperature until the cooking feature is canceled.
NOTE
STOP at any time
For best results
• As much as possible, use only one rack on position 2 or
• When placing multiple food items in the oven allow 2-4"
• Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware
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1. Press BAKE
If needed, use numeric keypads to enter a diff erent oven
temperature.
2. Press START
To cancel the function, you may press STOP at any time
when setting the control or during the cooking process.
To change the set temperature while the oven is already
heating, follow the same procedure described above.
During the preheating, the convection fan will be activated
to allow the oven to reach its target temperature faster.
The Bake, Broil and Convection elements will also cycle for
a better heat distribution.
3 and center the pans. If using two racks, place the oven
racks in position 2 and 4.
(5-10cm) of space between the food items for proper air
circulation.
resulting in dark or overbrowning of foods. It may be
necessary to reduce the oven temperature or cook time
to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark pans are
recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recommended for
cakes, cookies and muffi ns.
Pan position for one rack
baking.
Pan position for two rack
baking.