Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT:Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures, however, it may cook differently than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F | COOKS FOOD |
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10°F (5°C) | ...a little more |
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20°F (10°C) | ...moderately more |
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30°F (15°C) | ...much more |
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...a little less | |
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...moderately less | |
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...much less |
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1.Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds.
The display will show the current oven temperature calibration, for example, “00”, if not yet adjusted.
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2.Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to change the temperature in 10°F (5°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between
When decreasing, a minus sign
3.Press START/ENTER.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT:Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. On gas models, do not block the oven bottom vents.
■Do not cover entire rack with foil because air circulation and overall oven performance will decrease.
■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and turn up at edges.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
Racks
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. Use the following graphic and chart as a guide to place racks for specific foods.
On ACCUBAKE® models, when baking two sheets of cookies at the same time, use rack positions 2 and 4. At about ³⁄₄ of the way through baking, switch sheets. Increase baking time if necessary.
FOOD | RACK POSITION(S) |
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Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, | 1 or 2 |
angel food cakes |
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Bundt cakes, most quick breads, | 2 |
yeast breads, casseroles, meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, | 2 or 3 |
non frozen pies |
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Bakeware
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE POSITION ON RACK
NUMBER
1Center of rack.
2Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 | Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure |
| bakeware is not directly over another. |
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