Solving Baking Problems
Baking problems can occur for many reasons. Check the chart below for the causes and remedies for the most common problems. It is important to remember that the temperature setting and cooking times you are accustomed to using with your previous oven may vary slightly from those required with this oven. If you find this to be true, it is necessary for you to adjust your recipes and cooking times accordingly.
Common Baking Problems/Remedies
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| Cakes burned on the | 1. | Oven was too hot | 1. | Reduce temperature |
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| sides or not done | 2. | Wrong pan size | 2. | Use recom. pan size |
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| Cakes crack on top | 1. | Batter too thick | 1. | Follow recipe |
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| 2. | Oven too hot | 2. | Add liquid |
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| Cakes are not level | 1. | Batter uneven | 1. | Distribute batter even |
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| 2. | Oven or rack not level | 2. | Level oven or rack |
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| 3. Pan was warped | 3. Use proper pan | ||
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| Food too brown on | 1. | Oven door opened | 1. | Use door window to |
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| 2. | Dark pans being used | 2. | Use shiny pans |
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| 3. Incorrect rack position | 3. | Use recom. rack position | |
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| 4. | Wrong bake setting | 4. | Adjust to conventional |
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| top | 5. Pan too large | 2. | or convection setting | |
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| Food too brown on | 1. | Rack position too high | 1. | Use recom. rack position |
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| 3. Sides of pan too high | 3. | Use proper pans | |
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| Cookies too flat | 1. | Hot cookie sheet | 1. | Allow sheet to cool |
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| Pies burned around | 1. | Oven too hot | 1. | Reduce temperature |
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| edges | 2. | Too many pans used | 2. | Reduce no. of pans |
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| 3. Oven not preheated | 3. Allow oven to preheat | ||
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| Pies too light on top | 1. | Oven not hot enough | 1. | Increase temperature |
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| 2. | Too many pans used | 2. | Reduce no. of pans |
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Roasting
CONV ROAST* (Convection Roast)
The convection element runs in conjunction with the inner and outer broil elements. This transfer of heat (mainly from the convection element) seals moisture inside large roasts. Use this setting for whole turkeys, whole chickens, hams, etc.
Note: You can also roast foods using bake settings. See the “Baking ” section for additional information.
Roasting Tips
ALWAYS use the broiler pan and grid supplied with each oven. The hot air must be allowed to circulate around the item being roasted. DO NOT cover what is being roasted. Convection roasting seals in juices quickly for a moist, tender product. Poultry will have a light, crispy skin and meats will be browned, not dry or burned. Cook meats and poultry directly from the refrigerator. There is no need for meat or poultry to stand at room temperature.
•As a general rule, to convert conventional recipes to convection recipes, reduce the temperature by 25°F
•ALWAYS roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack. No basting is required when the fat side is up. DO NOT add water to the pan as this will cause a steamed effect. Roasting is a dry heat process.
•Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a shallow pan. Brush poultry with melted butter, margarine, or oil before and during roasting.
•For convection roasting, DO NOT use pans with tall sides as this will interfere with the circulation of heated air over the food.
•If using a cooking bag, foil tent, or other cover, use the conventional bake setting rather than either convection setting.
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