Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.
■Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.
■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
■Do not cover food with aluminum foil when convection cooking (on some models).
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.
RACKS
NOTES:
■Position racks before turning the oven on.
■Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
■Make sure racks are level.
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 |
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Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, | 1 or 2 |
angel food cakes |
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Bundt cakes, most quick breads, | 2 |
yeast breads, casseroles, meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, | 2 or 3 |
nonfrozen pies |
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BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF | POSITION ON RACK |
PAN(S) |
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1 | Center of rack. |
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2 | Side by side or slightly staggered. |
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3 or 4 | Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure |
| that no bakeware piece is directly over |
| another. |
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Oven Half-rack with Removable
Insert
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1.Removable Insert
2.Oven
The Oven
The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack.
Do not place more than 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) on the oven
Before
To Use Oven Half-Rack with Removable Insert:
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1.Oven
2.Full Oven Rack
1.Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the half rack on position 3 or 4.
2.Place large items on the
3.Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.
4.Place shallow dishes on the
5.When finished cooking, carefully remove items.
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