22Getting Started
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE OVEN). Three
To bake on a single rack, place the rack in position 3. To bake on 2 racks, place the racks in position 2 and 7. To bake on 3 racks, place the racks in position 1, 3 and 7. See Figure 19.
Rack positions
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR
BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING
Food | Rack Position |
Broiling meats, chicken or fish | 5, 6 or 7 |
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Cookies, cakes, pies & muffins | 3 or 4 |
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Frozen pies, angel food cake, |
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yeast, bread, casseroles, |
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small cuts of meat or poultry | 2 |
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Turkey, roast or ham | 1 |
Note: Always use caution when removing food.
Figure 19
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 7 (see figure 20). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 3 (see figure 21).
Figure 20
Figure 21
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking results allow