Whirlpool RMC275PD, GMC275PD warranty Using Your Oven, Positioning racks and pans, Bakeware choices

Using Your Oven

Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven.

•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out.

•Be sure the rack(s) is level.

•Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

•For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

•For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans

and oven walls. Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE	PLACE
1 pan	In center of the oven rack.
2 pans	Side by side or slightly
	staggered.
3 or 4 pans	In opposite corners on each
	oven rack. Stagger pans so
	no pan is directly over
	another.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts,	1st or 2nd rack
turkeys, angel food cakes	guide from bottom
Bundt cakes, most quick	2nd rack guide
breads, yeast breads,	from bottom
casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins,	2nd or 3rd rack
cakes, nonfrozen pies	guide from bottom

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

Bakeware choices

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE	BEST USED FOR	GUIDELINES
Light colored aluminum	• Light golden crusts	• Use temperature and time recommended
	• Even browning	in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other	• Brown, crisp crusts	• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
bakeware with dark, dull,		• Use suggested baking time.
and/or non-stick finish		• Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
		for pies, breads, and casseroles.
		• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware,	• Brown, crisp crusts	• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
ceramic glass, or ceramic
Insulated cookie sheets or	• Little or no bottom browning	• Place in the bottom third of oven.
baking pans		• May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel	• Light, golden crusts	• May need to increase baking time.
	• Uneven browning
Stoneware	• Crisp crusts	• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

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