3.Adjust temperature.

To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left.

To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right.

Each notch equals about 5°F (0°C).

FOOD

RACK POSITION

 

 

Bundt cakes, most quick breads,

2

yeast breads, casseroles, meats

 

 

 

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,

2 or 3

nonfrozen pies

 

 

 

1

2

3

1. Notches

2. Tooth

3. Skirt

4.Tighten the locking screws and replace knob.

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NUMBER OF

POSITION ON RACK

PAN(S)

 

 

 

1

Center of rack.

 

 

2

Side by side or slightly staggered.

 

 

3 or 4

Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure

 

that no bakeware piece is directly over

 

another.

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.

Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.

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 that it is turned up at the edges.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain

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.

BAKEWARE/

RECOMMENDATIONS

RESULTS

 

 

 

Light colored

Use temperature and time

aluminum

recommended in recipe.

Light golden crusts

Even browning

finish.

RACKS

NOTES:

Position racks before turning the oven on.

Do not move racks with bakeware on them.

Make sure racks are level.

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish

Brown, crisp crusts

May need to 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.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.

5

4

3

2

1

FOOD

RACK POSITION

 

 

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,

1 or 2

angel food cakes

 

Insulated cookie

Place in the bottom third of oven.

sheets or baking

May need to increase baking time.

pans

 

 

Little or no

 

 

 

bottom

 

 

 

browning

 

 

 

 

 

Stainless steel

May need to increase baking time.

Light, golden

 

 

 

crusts

 

 

Uneven

 

 

 

browning

 

 

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