Positioning racks and
For baking/roasting wlth one rack, place theracksothetopofthefoodwillbe
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for spdfk foods:
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Frozen pies, large | Lowest level or | ||||
roasts, turkeys, | 2nd | level | from | ||
angel | food cakes | bottom |
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Bundt | cakes, most | 2nd | level | from | |
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cookies, | biscuits, | 2nd | or 3rd level | ||
muffii, | cakes, | from | bottom | ||
nonfrozen | pies |
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pans
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.
To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart= on page 16.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired bcatbn before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven ishot,usepotholdersorovenmitts
to protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.
For best air circulation
Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This resutts in better baking.
l Ptacathepanssothatoneisnotdirectly over the other.
l For best results, allow 1’5%to 2 inches
beaminimumspaceofl inch(3cm).
l Usaonlyonecookiesheetintheovenat one time.
Usa the following as a gukle to determine where to place the pans:
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
Three or four pana
Place in opposite comers on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
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