KitchenAid YKESC307 User Manual

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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 two or three 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.
OVEN USE
Bake
1. Broil heat
2. Bake heat
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.
To Bake or Roast:
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 before putting food 
in, unless recommended in the recipe.
1.
Press BAKE.
Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 
350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F 
and 500°F (77°C and 260°C).
2.
Press START.
“Lo°” will appear on the oven display if the actual oven 
temperature is under 170°F (77°C).
When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the 
oven display will show the temperature increasing in 5° 
increments.
When the set temperature is reached, if on, one tone will 
sound.
3.
Press CANCEL OFF when finished cooking.
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