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For best results, preheat the oven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or
pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meat or baking
casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from
your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems
Cookies and
biscuits burn on
the bottom.
Cakes too dark
on top or
bottom.
Cakes not done
in the center.
Cakes not level.
Foods not done
when cooking
time is up.
Causes
• Cookies and biscuits put into the
oven before the pre-heating time
is completed.
• Oven rack overcrowded.
• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
• Cakes put into the oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Oven rack position too high or low.
• Oven too hot.
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in the oven.
• Range not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or rack
overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too frequently.
Corrections
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to
4") of air space on all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before
placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 5.1 cm
to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of space on all sides of pan.
• Place marked glass measuring cup filled with water on the
center of the oven rack. If water level is uneven, refer to the
installation instructions for leveling the appliance.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of clearance
on all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Set oven temperature 25°F /12°C higher than suggested
and bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones
to be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking
time.
Baking problems and solutions
Baking InformationsIf using multiple pans, stagger as shown. If using one pan, place in center of
oven.
For best air circulation and baking results, center pans as much as possible. Allow
2-4" (5-10 cm) around the utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure pans do
not touch each other or the door, sides and back of oven. The hot air must
circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
Air Circulation in theOven