Amana KEBC247, KEBS207, KEBC177, KEBC278, KEBV208, KEBC147 manual Bakeware, Oven Vents, MeatThermometer

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)

1Center of rack.

2Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4	Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
	that no bakeware piece is directly over
	another.

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
Light colored	■ Use temperature and time
aluminum	recommended in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

Oven Vent(s)

Single and Double Oven Models

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1. Oven vent

Double Oven Models Only

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2

3

1.Upper oven

2.Oven vent

3.Lower oven

The oven vent(s) should not be blocked or covered since they allow the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent(s).

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.

MeatThermometer

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

■ Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion

of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the

Insulated cookie		■	Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking		■	May need to increase baking time.
pans
■	Little or no
	bottom
	browning
Stainless steel		■	May need to increase baking time.
■	Light, golden
	crusts
■	Uneven
	browning
Stoneware		■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■Crisp crusts

Ovenproof	■ May need to reduce baking
glassware,	temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts

	thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
■	After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
	¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature
	drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
■	Check all meat in two or three places.

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