Using Your Oven
In This Section
Page Positioning racks and pans ...............6 For best air circulation .......................7 Using aluminum foil for baking .........7 Setting the clock .................................8 Using the Minute Timer ......................8 Baking/roasting ..................................9
Adjusting the oven
temperature control ..........................10
Page Broiling .............................................. 11 Broiling tips ....................................... 13 Energy saving tips ............................ 13 Using the MEALTiMERTM clock ....... 14 The oven vent ...................................15 Optional door panel pat ..................15
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD RACK POSITION
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 12.
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