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 |
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Light colored | ■ Use temperature and time |
aluminum | recommended in recipe. |
■Light golden crusts
■Even browning
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1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model)
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set
Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or
■Brown, crisp crusts
■May 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.
plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the element.
On ceramic glass models, Cooktop Polishing Creme can be used to minimize soiling in the vent area. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
Insulated cookie | ■ | Place in the bottom third of oven. | ||
sheets or baking | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | ||
pans | ||||
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Stainless steel | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | ||
■ | Light, golden |
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■ | Uneven |
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Stoneware | ■ | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. | ||
■Crisp crusts
Ovenproof | ■ May reduce baking temperatures |
glassware, | 25°F (15°C). |
ceramic glass or |
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ceramic |
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■ Brown, crisp |
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crusts |
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1. Oven Vent (coil element model)
To Minimize Soiling (ceramic glass models):
1.Use the
2.Before
3.Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Baking and Roasting
IMPORTANT:Never place food or cookware directly on the oven door or the oven bottom.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1.Press BAKE.
Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
2.Press START/ENTER.
The temperature can be changed after this step. START/ENTER does not need to be pressed again.
The preheat time will not change if the temperature is reset before the countdown ends.
3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
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