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Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
Oven Vent
1. Oven Vent (coil element model)
1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model)
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air
circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set
plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the
oven vent.
On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven
is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) over the element.
On ceramic glass models, Cooktop Polishing Creme can be used
to minimize soiling in the vent area. See “Assistance or Service”
section to order.

To Minimize Soiling (ceramic glass models):

1. Use the Self-Cleaning cycle often, before the oven becomes
too soiled.
2. Before Self-Cleaning, apply Cooktop Polishing Creme on the
control panel directly above the vent area. On stainless steel
models, do not allow creme to contact stainless steel.
3. Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft
cloth. Continue rubbing until white film disappears.
Baking and Roasting
IMPORTANT: Never place food or cookware directly on the oven
door or the oven bottom.
Before baki ng and roastin g , position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to
end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.

To Bake or Roast:

1. Press BAKE.
Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to set a temperature other than 350°F
(175°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between
170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
2. Press START/ENTER.
The temperature can be changed after this step.
START/ENTER does not need to be pressed again.
The preheat time will not change if the temperature is reset
before the countdown ends.
3. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS
Light colored
aluminum
■Light golden
crusts
■Even browning
■Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
non-stick finish
■Brown, crisp
crusts
■May reduce baking temperatures
25°F (15°C).
■Use suggested baking time.
■For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
recipe.
■Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■Little or no
bottom
browning
■Place in the bottom third of oven.
■May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
■Light, golden
crusts
■Uneven
browning
■May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
■Crisp crusts
■Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■Brown, crisp
crusts
■May reduce baking temperatures
25°F (15°C).
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