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 |
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Toasting bread or broiling thin, | 7 |
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Most broiling and multiple rack baking. | 6 |
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Multiple rack baking. | 5 |
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Most baked goods on cookie sheet or jelly roll | 4 |
pan, fruit pies, or frozen convenience foods. |
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Also broiling chicken pieces or multiple rack |
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baking. |
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Casseroles, bread, bundt cakes or custard | 3 |
pies. |
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Roasting small cuts or meat, frozen pies, | 2 |
dessert souffles or angel food cake. Also |
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multiple rack baking. |
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For Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry. | 1 |
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Multiple Rack Cooking |
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2 rack | 2 and 5 |
3 rack (convection only) | 2, 4 and 6 |
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BAKEWARE
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5.0 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. |
Bake
The BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating foods.
During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.
If the oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the broil element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed.
To Bake:
Before baking, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
For baking, allow the range to preheat before placing food in the oven.
1.Press BAKE.
2.Select the oven temperature using the Quickset pads.
OR
Enter the desired temperature using the number pads. The temperature can be set from 170°F (80°C) to 550°F (288°C) in 5° (1° in Celsius) increments.
3.Press ENTER to set.
After 3 seconds, the oven will begin to preheat. “BAKE” and “PREHEAT” will appear in the display along with “100°” (“38°” in Celsius) or the actual oven temperature, whichever is higher.
The temperature in the display will increase in 1° increments until the oven reaches the preset temperature. Allow about 15 minutes for the oven to preheat.
When the oven is preheated, the oven will beep and “PREHEAT” will disappear from the display.
To change the oven temperature during cooking, press BAKE and select a displayed temperature or use the number pads to enter the desired temperature.
4.Press CANCEL when finish cooking. Remove food from the oven.
Broil
Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.
■For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. They are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396923.
■For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning.
■Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on the edges to avoid curling.
■Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
■After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. Preheat broil for about 5 minutes. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.
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