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BEFORE USING
Odors are normal when the range is new. This happens the first
time the oven is used.
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.
OVEN USE
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
Racks
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. Use the
following graphic and chart as a guide to place racks for specific
foods.
Bakeware
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so
allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use
the following chart as a guide.
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.
FOOD RACK POSITION(S)
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
1 or 2
Bundt cakes, most quick breads,
yeast breads, casseroles, meats
2
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,
non frozen pies
2 or 3
BAKEWARE
NUMBER
POSITION ON RACK
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
bakeware is not directly over another.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Light colored
aluminum
■ Light golden
crusts
■ Even browning
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
non-stick 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.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■ Little or no
bottom
browning
■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
crusts
■ Uneven
browning
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
■ Crisp crusts
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).