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Rack Position
(see graphic at right for further details)
RACK 6 (highest position) – Use for melting cheese, broiling thin foods.
RACK 5 – Use for broiling most meats, toasting bread. RACK 4 – Use for broiling thicker meats.
RACK 3 – Use for most baked goods when baking on one rack, such as on a cookie sheet or baking pan, cakes, frozen convenience foods, biscuits, brownies, muffins. RACK 2 – Used for pies, casseroles, breads, bundt or pound cakes, small roasts or poultry.
RACK 1 (lowest position) – Use for angel food cake, large roasts, turkey.
Rack Position
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5
4
3
2
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Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. When using the probe preheating is not recommended. Setting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time. Place oven racks in proper position before preheating. A beep will confirm that the oven is preheated and the selected oven temperature will be displayed.
Baking Pans
Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F when baking in glass.
Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning.
Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommend reducing temperature 25° F when using this type of pan. Follow manufacturer recommendations. Use glass or dark metal pans for pies.
Insulated baking pans may increase the length of the recommended baking time.
CAUTION:
Many factors affect cooking performance.
Always check food for doneness before serving.
Use- TheOven
Multiple Rack Cooking
When using multiple racks, follow the placement recommendations below.
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5. The rack in position 2 can be a full extension rack if desired.
Pan Placement
Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1" to 1 ½” of air space around the pan. When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan is not directly above the other. See graphic at right.
Three rack: (for convection bake): Use positions 1, 3 and 6.
Multiple Rack Cooking - Pan Placement
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