Using Your Oven
In This Section
Page
Positioning
racks and pans .............................. .6
For best
air circulation ...................................... .7
Using aluminum
foil for baking.. ...................... .7
The electronic
oven control.. ............................ .9
Setting
the clock
................................................
.9
Using the electronic
Minute Timer ................... .9
Using the
Off/Cancel pad ................................. 10
Audible signals ................................................. 10
Page
Bakinglroasting
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11
Adjusting the oven temperature control
....... .I2
Broiling ..............................................................
13
Broiling rack position
chart.. ........................... 14
Broiling tips .......................................................
14
Energy saving tips
........................................... .14
Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control
.. .15
The oven vent ..................................................
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To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack,
place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in the
oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large roasts,
turkeys
RACK
POSITION
Lowest level or
2nd level from
bottom
Angel and bundt cakes,
2nd level from
most quick breads, yeast
bottom
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins,
2nd or 3rd level
cakes, nonfrozen pies
from bottom
When baking on two racks,
arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE:
For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on
page 14.
Personal Injury Hazard
. Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location before turning oven on. Be sure
the rack(s) is level.
l
If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
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