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Default Live & Learn: convection ovens

On 5/17/2013 2:20 PM, KenK wrote:

> Janet Bostwick > wrote in
> :
>
>> On 17 May 2013 17:23:48 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>>
>>> I have a combination MW/convection oven. I had thought the
>>> 'convection' was mostly to differentiate it from the MW oven part.
>>> While Googling today I discovered that a convection oven is different
>>> than a regular oven. It's hotter so temps should be reduced or shorter
>>> cooking times used with recipes calling for baking in an assumed
>>> 'normal' oven.
>>>
>>> I'll try that next time I bake something.
>>>
>>> Comments?
>>>
>>> TIA

>> Yes, read first. Yes, reduce heat and or time with convection.
>> Janet US
>>

>
> The manual, Kenmore Elite, didn't mention any temp or time adjustments.
> Or I missed it. The manual is not the best.
>

My brother bought a new full sized oven with convection and raves about
how fast it cooks, so yes, time needs adjustment. I've never used one
or heard about temp, so can't comment on that.

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