FOOD

RACK POSITION(S)

Large roasts, turkeys, angel food,

1 or 2

bundt cakes, quick breads, pies

 

 

 

Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and

2

poultry

 

 

 

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes

2 or 3

 

 

BAKEWARE

Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK

PAN(S)

1Center of rack.

2Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4

Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure

 

that no bakeware piece is directly over

 

another.

Split Oven Rack

(on some models)

Split-Rack with Removable Insert

The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split- rack.

The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack.

A B

A.Split-rack

B.Removable insert

If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396927.

To Use Racks:

1.Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on position 3 or 4.

2.Place large items on the right side of the full rack.

3.Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.

4.Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.

5.When finished cooking, slowly remove items.

A

B

A. Rear rack section

B. Front rack section

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

Dark aluminum and

■

May need to reduce baking

other bakeware with

 

temperatures 25°F (15°C).

dark, dull and/or

■

Use suggested baking time.

nonstick finish

■ For pies, breads and casseroles,

■ Brown, crisp

 

use temperature recommended in

crusts

 

 

recipe.

 

 

 

■ Place rack in center of oven.

 

 

 

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

Stoneware/Baking

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

stone

 

■

Crisp crusts

 

 

 

Ovenproof

■ May need to reduce baking

glassware, ceramic

temperatures 25°F (15°C).

glass or ceramic

 

■

Brown, crisp

 

 

crusts

 

 

 

 

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