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 |
|
|
|
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 | |||
| use temperature recommended in | ||
crusts |
| ||
| recipe. | ||
|
| ||
| ■ Place rack in center of oven. | ||
|
|
| |
Insulated cookie | ■ | Place in the bottom third of oven. | |
sheets or baking | ■ | May need to increase baking time. | |
pans | |||
|
| ||
■Little or no bottom browning
Stainless steel | ■ May need to increase baking time. |
■Light, golden crusts
■Uneven browning
Stoneware/Baking | ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions. | |
stone |
| |
■ | Crisp crusts |
|
|
| |
Ovenproof | ■ May need to reduce baking | |
glassware, ceramic | temperatures slightly. | |
glass or ceramic |
| |
■ | Brown, crisp |
|
| crusts |
|
|
|
|
Oven Vent
A
B
C
A. Control panel
B. Oven vent
C. Oven door
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking
Before baking, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Preheating:
Preheating is necessary for proper baking results. It is not necessary for roasting. Allow the oven to heat until the desired oven temperature is reached, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Selecting a temperature higher than desired will not preheat the oven any faster. Preheating at a higher temperature may have a negative effect on baking results.
To Bake or Roast:
To turn the oven on, both the Oven Temperature and Selector knobs must be set. The oven will not operate if the Selector knob is left in the OFF position.
To turn the oven off, turn both knobs to the OFF position.
To set the oven for baking or roasting:
1.Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature and the Selector knob to BAKE.
2.Allow the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. The indicator light, located below the knob, will turn off when the oven reaches the preset temperature.
3.Place the food in the center of the oven.
4.When finished, turn the Oven Temperature knob and Selector knob to OFF.
5.Remove food from the oven.
Double Wall Oven - Lower Oven
The lower oven is equipped with only a bake element. For best results, use the upper oven for delicate cooking such as cakes, cookies, biscuits or pies. Use either oven for
Broiling is done in the upper oven.
To set the lower oven for baking or roasting:
1.Turn the Lower Oven knob to the desired temperature setting. NOTE: The Selector knob is not used with the lower oven.
2.Allow the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. The indicator light, located below the knob, will turn off when the oven reaches the preset temperature.
3.Place the food in the center of the oven.
4.When finished, turn the Lower Oven knob to OFF.
5.Remove food from the oven.
6
