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Pan
Surface unit
l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit.
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Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.
Positioning racks and
General guidelines
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
l To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out.
l Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands.
l For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
l When baking on two racks, arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom.
pans
Rack placement for specific foods:
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Frozen | pies, | large | Lowest | level or | |||
roasts, | turkeys, angel | 2nd | level | from | |||
food cakes |
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Bundt | cakes, | most | 2nd | level | from | ||
quick | breads, | yeast | bottom |
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breads, | casseroles, |
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meats |
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Cookies, | biscuits, | 2nd | or 3rd level | ||||
muff ins, | cakes, | from | bottom | ||||
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16.
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