Use & Care Guide

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Getting the most out of your appliance
Oven rack positions
Rack level positions in the oven are numbered on the front
frame like an elevator. Number one level is the lowest and
number five level is at the top.
NOTE: Rack positions are general recommendations for
baking; however, if a recipe calls for a different rack
position than those given, then the recipe or package
directions should be followed.
Bake
About bake
Bake is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and
lower elements cycle to maintain the oven temperature.
The bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food
items, from pastries to casseroles. Refer to recipe or
package directions for oven temperature and baking time.
Main oven one rack baking
Main oven two rack baking
Secondary oven (48" models)
Main oven three rack baking
If three-rack baking is desired, the convection bake mode
is best.
Getting the best results
• Minimize opening the oven door(s).
• Use the rack position recommended by the recipe.
• Use the bakeware recommended in the recipe.
• Store the broiler pan(s) outside the oven. An extra pan
without food affects the browning and cooking.
• The type of pan used affects the browning:
• For tender, golden brown crusts, use light
non-stick/anodized or shiny metal pans.
• For brown crisp crusts, use dark non-stick/
anodized or dark, dull metal pans or glass
bakeware. These may require lowering the bake
temperature 25°F.
Preheating the oven
• Most cooking times in recipes are designed for a
preheated oven and require that the oven already be
at a certain temperature before cooking starts. Refer
to your recipe for preheating recommendations.
• Preheating time depends on the temperature setting
and the number of racks in the oven.
Bakeware type
• Metal bakeware (with or without a non-stick finish),
heat-proof glass, glass-ceramic, pottery, or other
utensils are suitable for the oven.
• Suitable cookie sheets have a small lip on one side.
Heavy sheets or those with more than one side may
affect the baking time.
Level Bake mode
4 -- Best for individual baked goods such as
cookies, biscuits, pastries, etc.
3 -- Best used for most baked items.
2 -- If the item is tall, such as an angel food cake.
-- Pies are best baked on rack level 2 to make
certain the bottom of the crust is done
without over-browning the top.
-- When large pieces of meat or poultry are
roasted, such as a prime rib of beef or a
turkey.
Levels Bake mode
2 and 5 dual fuel
2 and 4 gas
-- Casserole dishes
Level Bake mode
1 -- Best used for most baked items.