Extra oven rack position
(roasting rack)
When roasting food too large to be placed in oven with rack in lowest position, place rack on bottom of oven.
For proper roasting, follow these guidelines:
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The rack must be level.
Use adequate amount of liquid (meat juices or water) so food does not get overdone.
Do not try to pull rack out over door. Rack will be at the same level as door when door is opened.
For best air circulation
Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.
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Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other.
For best results, allow
Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans:
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
Three or four pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
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