To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.
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FOOD | RACK POSITION(S) |
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, | 1 or 2 |
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies |
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Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and | 2 |
poultry |
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes | 2 or 3 |
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BAKEWARE
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (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 |
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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 |
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Light colored | ■ Use temperature and time |
aluminum | recommended in recipe. |
■Light golden crusts
■Even browning
Dark aluminum and | ■ | May need to reduce baking | |
other bakeware with |
| temperatures slightly. | |
dark, dull and/or | ■ | Use suggested baking time. | |
nonstick finish | |||
■ For pies, breads and casseroles, | |||
■ Brown, crisp | |||
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crusts |
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Insulated cookie | ■ | Place in the bottom third of oven. | |
sheets or baking | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | |
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■Little or no bottom browning
Stainless steel | ■ May need to increase baking time. |
■Light, golden crusts
■Uneven browning
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RESULTS |
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Stoneware/Baking | ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions. | |
stone |
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■ | Crisp crusts |
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Ovenproof | ■ May need to reduce baking | |
glassware, ceramic | temperatures slightly. | |
glass or ceramic |
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■ | Brown, crisp |
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Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meat thermometer.
Oven Vent
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A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1.Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting. The OVEN light will turn on and remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature.
2.Place food in oven. The bake element will turn on and off to maintain cooking temperature. The OVEN light will turn on and off with the element.
3.Turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.
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