Bosch Appliances HES236U, HES232U manual Oven Features

Oven Features

Oven Racks

Your oven has three flat racks. They are designed with a stop	Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes,
so they will stop before coming completely out and not tilt.	cookies, pastry and breads. When using the probe preheating
	is not recommended. Setting a higher temperature does not
CAUTION:TOAVOIDPOSSIBLEBURNS,PLACE	shorten preheat time. Place oven racks in proper position
	before preheating. A beep will confirm that the oven is
OVEN RACKS IN DESIRED POSITIONS BEFORE	preheated and the selected oven temperature will be displayed.
TURNING THE OVEN ON. ALWAYS USE OVEN MITTS	Pan Placement
WHEN THE OVEN IS WARM.	Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the
Removing from oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides and
	oven. If baking more than one pan on a rack, allow at least
pull rack toward you. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up
	1" to 1 ½” of air space around the pan. When baking four cake
and pull the rest of the way out.
	layers at the same time, place pans on two racks so that one
Replacing in oven: Grasp rack firmly on both sides. Tilt
	pan is not directly above the other. Do not place food directly
rack up to allow stop into rack holder. Bring rack to a horizontal
	on oven bottom.
position and push the rest of the way in. Rack should be
	Baking Pans
straight and flat, not crooked.
	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 recommended reducing
	temperature 25° F when using this type of pan. Follow
Rack Position	manufacturer recommendations. Use glass or dark metal pans
	for pies.
(see graphic at right for further details)	Insulated baking pans may increase the length of the
RACK 6 (highest position) – Use for melting cheese, broiling	recommended baking time.
thin foods	Rack Position
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	6
rack, such as on a cookie sheet or baking pan, cakes, frozen
	5
convenience foods, biscuits, brownies, muffins
	4
RACK 2 – Used for pies, casseroles, breads, bundt or pound	3
cakes, small roasts or poultry,	2
RACK 1 (lowest position) – Use for angel food cake, large	1
roasts, turkey.
Multiple Rack Cooking
When using multiple racks, follow the placement
recommendations below.
Two rack: Use rack positions 1 and 5.
	Multiple Rack Cooking - Pan Placement
To allow for best baking results for cakes, place items on back	One Rack
of upper rack and front of lower rack (see graphic at right).
Three rack: (for convection bake): Use positions 1, 3 and 5.
The rack in position 3 can be telescopic if desired.		Two Racks

Preheating

Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.

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