UsingYour
Oven
Delicious baking and roasting results depend on the recipe, type of pan used and the rack and pan
_ositions.
PanPositions
As ranges and wall ovens get older, it is not uncom-
mon for the oven temperature to shift. It is normal
to notice some cooking time differences between a
new oven and an old one. Compare your recipes with tested recipes for proper recommendations,
Use tested recipes from dependable cookbooks.
Follow directions carefully and use fresh ingredients, Measure and mix as instructed and use the recom-
mended pan size.
Preheat the oven if called for in the recipe or on the package directions. Preheating is NOT necessary for roasting. Selecting a temperature higher than the desired temperature will not preheat the oven any faster. In fact, this may have a negative effect on baking results.
Do not cover the entire oven rack or oven bottom with aluminum foil or place it directly under a pan. If needed to catch
