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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Single Rack Baking
If you choose to use a single rack while cooking, then
radiant baking is preferred.
•
For best results when baking with one oven rack, place
racks in positions 2 or 3 (
Figure 15
).
•
When baking using one oven racks, position bakeware
as shown in
Figure 16
. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of
space between bakeware for proper air circulation.
Multi-Rack Baking
If you choose to use multiple rack while cooking, then
Convection baking is preferred.
•
For best results when baking cakes or cookies using
two oven racks, place racks in positions 1 and 3
(
Figure 15
) and place pans as shown in
Figure 17
.
•
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space between
bakeware for proper air circulation.
General Baking Tips:
•
Preheat the oven 8-10 minutes before baking items like
cookies, biscuits, cakes, and breads.
•
Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny
bakeware, resulting in dark or over browning of foods. It
may be necessary to reduce the oven temperature or
cook time to prevent over browning of some foods. Dark
pans are recommended for pies. Shiny pans are recom-
mended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
•
Do not open the oven door too often. Opening the door
will reduce the temperature in the oven.
•
Glass bakeware is a slow heat conductor. May require
reducing oven temperature.
Figure 16: Baking with a single rack
For this appliance, single rack radiant bake is the recom-
mended bake function for best results for batter and
dough-based baked goods such as cakes, pastries, and
breads.
The single rack baking image is correct, but it’s also for
presentation purposes. You may also bake with the left
pan in the front and the right pan in the back. Either
position for either pan bakes correctly.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Figure 17: Baking with multiple levels & racks
When baking using two oven racks, the pans on each
rack must be swapped half way through the cook time for
best results.
IMPORTANT
