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Convection cooking of meat and poultry will result in foods 
that are brown and crispy on the outside and moist and 
juicy on the inside. Large meat or poultry items may cook 
up to 30 minutes less than the suggested time so check 
them early so they will not be over baked. Use of the built-
in meat probe will provide more accurate results than the 
“minute per pound” method (see “Meat Probe” on page 25). 
The larger the piece of meat or poultry, the more time you 
will save. 
Converting Conventional Baking to 
Convection Baking 
To convert most recipes for baked items (cookies, cakes, 
pies, etc.), reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (14°C). 
For meats and poultry, the temperature should not be 
reduced. The temperature recommended in recipes and 
cooking charts for meats and poultry should be used. 
Tips for Convection Bake
Preheating the Oven 
Preheat the oven before cooking any foods, except large 
pieces of meat or poultry. See your recipe for preheating 
recommendation. Preheating time depends on the 
temperature setting and the number of racks in the oven. 
Temperature Setting 
When using Convection Bake, reduce the temperature 
recommended in the recipe by 25°F (14°C), although the 
temperature does not need to be reduced when cooking 
meats and poultry. When roasting meats, check internal 
temperature prior to time recommended by recipe to 
prevent over cooking.
High Altitude Baking 
When baking at high altitudes, in either Bake or Convection 
Bake, recipes and baking times vary. For accurate 
information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State 
University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a 
cost for the bulletins. Specify the type of information you 
want (example: cakes, cookies, breads, etc.). 
Condensation 
It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate 
from the food during any cooking process. The amount 
depends on the moisture content of the food. The moisture 
will condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the 
oven, such as the control panel. 
Rack Positions
See Figure 1 on page 8 for rack positions.
— One-Rack Baking 
When baking on one rack, best results are obtained in 
the bake mode (See “One Rack Baking” on page 27.
When roasting a turkey or a large piece of meat, 
convection bake may be used. Rack #2 is the most 
appropriate rack. 
— Two-Rack Baking 
Racks #2 and #4 are most appropriate when using the 
convection bake mode for cakes, cookies, biscuits, and 
other baked goods. Cake pans should be staggered on 
racks #2 and #4. Cookie sheets should be placed on 
rack #2 directly under the one on rack #4. 
To bake several casseroles, frozen pies, or cakes, use 
racks #2 and #4. 
These two racks can also be used for a large oven 
meal. 
— Three-Rack Baking 
When several sheets of cookies are to be baked, bake 
them on racks #1, #3, and #5. Place the baking sheets 
directly above each other on the respective racks to 
allow air to flow around the baking sheets.
— Bakeware Type 
Aluminum bakeware gives the best browning results. 
Cookie sheets with only one or two sides give the best 
results. Aluminum commercial half-sheets or 
professional cooking utensils may be used but baking 
times may be increased. 
— Placement 
For better browning, utensils such as cookie sheets, 
jelly roll pans and rectangular baking pans should be 
placed crosswise on the rack with the shorter sides on 
the right and the left. This allows the air to circulate 
freely. 
When baking on more than one rack, cookie sheets 
should not be staggered; round cake pans should be 
staggered. 
CAUTION!
When using the oven in any mode never use 
aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line the 
oven.
 It can damage the oven and cause a fire hazard if 
heat is trapped under it. See page 4.