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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
BAKING AND ROASTING
With either Bake or Convection Bake and Convection Roast poor results can occur
for many reasons other than a malfunction of the oven. Check the chart below for
causes of the most common problems. Since the size, shape and material of baking
utensils directly affect the baking results, the best solution may be to replace old
baking utensils that have darkened and warped with age and use. Check the Baking
Charts for the correct rack position and baking time.
BAKING PROBLEM
CAUSE
Food browns unevenly
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Oven not preheated
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Aluminum foil on oven rack or oven bottom
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Baking utensil too large for recipe
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Pans touching each other or oven walls
Food too brown on bottom
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Oven not preheated
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Using glass, dull or darkened metal pans
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Incorrect rack position
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Pans touching each other or oven walls
Food is dry or has shrunk
excessively
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Oven temperature too high
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Baking time too long
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Oven door opened frequently
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Pan size too large
Food is baking or roasting too
slowly
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Oven temperature too low
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Oven not preheated
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Oven door opened frequently
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Tightly sealed with aluminum foil
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Pan size too small
Piecrusts do not brown on
bottom or crust is soggy
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Baking time not long enough
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Using shiny steel pans
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Incorrect rack position
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Oven temperature is too low
Cakes pale, flat and may not be
done inside
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Oven temperature too low
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Incorrect baking time
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Cake tested too soon
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Oven door opened too often
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Pan size may be too large
