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 faster or slower 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 | ...a little more |
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20°F | ...moderately more |
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30°F | ...much more |
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...a little less | |
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...moderately less | |
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...much less | |
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To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1.Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example “0.”
2.Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F and
3.Press START/ENTER.
OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.
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.
■Do not cover food with aluminum foil when convection cooking (on some models).
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.
RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. 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.
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FOOD | RACK POSITION |
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Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel | 1 or 2 |
food cakes |
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Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast | 2 |
breads, casseroles, meats |
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Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pies | 2 or 3 |
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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) |
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1 | Center of rack. |
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2 | Side by side or slightly staggered. |
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3 or 4 | Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that no |
| bakeware piece is directly over another. |
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 recommended |
aluminum | in recipe. |
■Light golden crusts
■Even browning
Dark aluminum and | ■ | May need to reduce baking temperatures | |
other bakeware |
| 25°F (15°C). | |
with dark, dull and/ | ■ | Use suggested baking time. | |
or nonstick finish | |||
| For pies, breads and casseroles, use | ||
■ Brown, crisp | ■ | ||
crusts |
| temperature recommended in recipe. |
■ Place rack in center of oven.
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