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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.
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.
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.
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)
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food,
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies
1 or 2
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and
poultry
2
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3
NUMBER OF
PAN(S)
POSITION ON RACK
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
A. Split-rack
B. Removable insert
A
B
A. Rear rack section
B. Front rack section
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
nonstick 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/Baking
stone
■ 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).
A
B