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Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance
| Pan placement on |
| one rack |
| Pan placement on |
| two racks |
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| Figure 5: Pan Placement |
Baking Pans | Here are some tips for cooking with baking pans: |
| • Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F |
| when baking in glass. |
| • Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning. |
| • Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust. |
| Some manufacturers recommend reducing temperature 25° F when using |
| these pans. Follow manufacturer recommendations. |
| • Use glass or dark metal pans for pies. |
| • Insulated baking pans may increase the recommended baking time. |
Preheating the Oven | Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. Preheating is necessary for good |
| results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. Setting a higher tempera- |
| ture does not shorten preheat time. Place oven racks in proper position before |
| preheating. A beep will confirm that oven is preheated and selected oven temper- |
| ature will be displayed. |
| Note: Preheating the oven is not recommended when using the probe (some |
| models). A hot oven will impair your ability to easily connect the probe to the |
| receptacle and to insert it into the meat. |
The Probe (some models) | • The oven is well insulated and the retained heat will continue to cook the meat |
| after the oven has shut off. For this reason, remove the meat from the oven as |
| soon as the control beeps. |
| • Since meat continues to cook after being removed from the oven, set the |
| internal (probe) temperature 5 - 10 degrees below the desired final internal |
| temperature (exception: poultry). Allow standing time (10 |
| carving the meat. |
| • Always use the handle of the probe for inserting and removing. Use a |
| potholder to remove since the probe becomes hot. |
| • Remove the probe from the oven when it is not being used. |
| • The probe cannot be used with frozen meats. For best results, completely |
| thaw meats before using the probe. |
| Inserting the Probe |
| • For meats, insert the probe tip into the thickest part and do not touch bone, |
| fat, or gristle. |
| • For large poultry products and turkeys, insert the probe in the thickest part of |
| the inner thigh. |
| • For other foods, such as a meatloaf, the probe tip should be located in the |
| center of the thickest part of the food. |
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