Using Your Oven
Preheating
Preheating the oven is not necessary when using temperatures below 2500F. When baking items which require temperatures above 2500F, it is extremely important that you preheat the oven. For approximate preheat times, see chart below.
| Approximate Preheat Time | Temperature |
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| 4 1/2 mins. | 250oF |
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| 6 mins. | 3000F |
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| 7 1/2 mins. | 3500F |
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| 9 mins. | 4000F |
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Natural Airflow Baking
This conventional baking/roasting is particularly suitable for dishes which require a high temperature. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be cooked in the conventional manner.
Pan Placement Tips
•When using large (15” x 13” [38 cm x 33 cm]) flat pans or trays that cover most of the rack, rack positions 2 or 3 produce the best results. •Stagger pans in opposite directions when two racks and several pans are used. No pan should be directly above another.
•Allow 1 1/2” to 2” (3.8 cm to 5.1 cm) of air space around all sides of each pan for even air circulation.
•When baking on more than one rack, it is recommended to use the 2nd and 4th position for more consistent even baking.
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| Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics |
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Measure | Equivalent | Metric* |
1 tablespoon | 3 teaspoons | 15 mL |
2 tablespoons | 1 ounce | 30 mL |
1 jigger | 1 1/2 ounces | 45 mL |
1/4 cup | 4 tablespoons | 60 mL |
1/3 cup | 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. | 80 mL |
1/2 cup | 8 tablespoons | 125 mL |
1 cup | 16 tablespoons | 250 mL |
1 pint | 2 cups | 30 grams |
1 pound | 16 ounces | 454 grams |
2.21 pounds | 35.3 ounces | 1 kilogram |
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*Rounded for easier measuring
To Bake:
1.Arrange the oven racks in the desired position BEFORE heating the oven. If cooking on two racks at the same time, use rack positions 2 and 4.
2.Turn the function selector to the desired temperature.
3.Press ignitor until a difference in tone is noted.
3. Place the food in the oven when preheated.
Baking Tips
•Make sure the oven racks are in the desired positions before you turn the oven on.
•For best results, always preheat the oven.
•Do not open the oven door frequently during baking. If you must open the door, the best time is during the last quarter of the baking time.
•Bake to shortest time suggested and check for doneness before adding more time. For baked goods, a stainless steel knife placed in the center of the product should come clean when done.
•Use good quality baking pans and sizes recommended in the recipe; warped, dented, or burned pans should not be used.
•Shiny metal pans are preferred for baking items such as cakes, cookies, and muffins because they produce light, golden crusts due to heat being reflected by the metal.
•Glass pans may also be used for cake baking. Reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees when using a glass pan, but bake for the same amount of time called for in the recipe.
•Pies are best baked in pans which absorb and hold heat. Glass, enamel,
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