BAKING
This oven bakes using conventional heat distribution.
1.Insert the slide rack into the lower rack position of the oven, engaging articulated hooks as directed. You may also use the upper rack position, if desired.
2.Turn temperature selector to desired temperature from 150°F to 450°F
3.Turn cooking function selector to BAKE.
4.Turn time selector to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired baking time, including preheat time. (Select STAY ON to bake longer than 60 minutes or to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)
Note: You must set the timer or select STAY ON for the oven to function.
5.The blue ON indicator light comes on and will remain lit during the entire baking time.
6.The heating elements will cycle on and off to maintain even heat distribution.
7.Once oven has preheated, open oven door and insert food. Close oven door.
Note: You can bake 3 ways:
•Use the bake pan/drip tray pan placed on the slide rack.
BAKING GUIDE:
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| Chicken Parts | 1 to 4 pieces to | 375°F / 60 to 90 | Chicken should register 170°F |
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| fit pan | minutes | in the breast and 180°F in the |
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| thigh on meat thermometer |
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| Whole | Up to 3½ lb. | 375°F to desired | Chicken should register 170°F |
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| Chicken |
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| thigh on meat thermometer |
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| Fish fillets or | 1 to 4 | 400°F for about 12 | Test for doneness; fish will |
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| steaks | to fit pan | minutes | flake easily |
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| Cookies | Up to 9 | Follow recipe or | Bake on bake pan/ drip tray in |
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| package directions | single layer until fully baked |
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•Place the broil rack in the bake pan/drip tray and place the food directly on the rack (G).
Note: Be sure food does not extend past the edges of the bake pan/ drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating elements.
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Biscuits and | 6 to 9 to fit pan | Follow recipe or | Bake on bake pan/ drip tray in |
dinner rolls |
| package directions | single layer until fully baked |
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White or | 1 to 6 | 400°F about | Pierce with fork and bake until |
sweet | to fit in oven on | 60 minutes | tender |
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Frozen snack | Single layer in | Follow package | Turn over halfway through |
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| the rack in either the upper or lower slot positions. (Be sure food |
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| audible signal once the baking cycle is complete. The oven turns |
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| Off and the light goes out. |
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10.Open the oven door. Using oven mitts or pot holders, slide the rack out to remove the cooked food.
Important: This oven gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when touching any outer or inner surface of the oven.
11. Unplug appliance when not in use.
foods | tray | directions | check at minimum baking time |
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Frozen pizza | Up to | Follow package | Rotate pizza halfway through |
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PERFECT BROIL™ SYSTEM
For best results, preheat oven with door closed at 450°F for at least 5 minutes before broiling.
This oven is designed to provide a broil function with the door slightly ajar. You can also select the optimum broiling temperature for each specific food.
1.Turn temperature selector between 350°F to 450°F, as desired.
2.Turn cooking function selector to BROIL.
3.Turn time selector to 20 and then turn back or forward to desired broiling time, including
5 minute preheat. (Select STAY ON to control cooking time yourself. Be sure to use a kitchen timer.)
4.Place food on bake pan/drip tray or on broil rack inserted into bake pan/drip tray.
Note: Be sure food does not extend past the edges of the bake pan/drip tray to prevent grease dripping onto the heating elements.
Be sure the top of the food is at least 1½ inches from the top heating element.
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