3.Adjust temperature.
To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left.
To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right.
Each notch equals about 5°F (0°C).
FOOD | RACK POSITION |
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Bundt cakes, most quick breads, | 2 |
yeast breads, casseroles, meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, | 2 or 3 |
nonfrozen pies |
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1 | 2 |
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1. Notches
2. Tooth
3. Skirt
4.Tighten the locking screws and replace knob.
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF | POSITION ON RACK |
PAN(S) |
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1 | Center of rack. |
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2 | Side by side or slightly staggered. |
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3 or 4 | Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure |
| that no bakeware piece is directly over |
| another. |
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.
■Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.
■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain
Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/ | RECOMMENDATIONS |
RESULTS |
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Light colored | ■ Use temperature and time |
aluminum | recommended in recipe. |
■Light golden crusts
■Even browning
finish.
RACKS
NOTES:
■Position racks before turning the oven on.
■Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
■Make sure racks are level.
Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish
■Brown, crisp crusts
■May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
■Use suggested baking time.
■For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe.
■Place rack in center of oven.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.
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4
3
2
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FOOD | RACK POSITION |
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Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, | 1 or 2 |
angel food cakes |
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Insulated cookie | ■ | Place in the bottom third of oven. | ||
sheets or baking | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | ||
pans | ||||
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■ | Little or no |
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| bottom |
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| browning |
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Stainless steel | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | ||
■ | Light, golden |
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| crusts |
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■ | Uneven |
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| browning |
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