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Air Circulation in the
Oven
Oven Baking
Baking Problems
Cookies and
biscuits burn on the
bottom.
Cakes too dark on top
or bottom.
Cakes not done in the
center.
Cakes not level.
Foods not done when
cooking time is up.
Causes
• Cookies and biscuits put into the oven
before the preheating time is
completed.
• Oven rack overcrowded.
• Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
• Cakes put into the oven before
preheating time is completed.
• Rack position too high or low.
• Oven too hot.
• Oven too hot.
• Incorrect pan size.
• Pan not centered in oven.
• Range not level.
• Pan too close to oven wall or rack
overcrowded.
• Pan warped.
• Oven rack not level.
• Oven too cool.
• Oven overcrowded.
• Oven door opened too frequently.
Baking Problems and
Solutions Chart
(Below)
"Baking" means to cook foods such as cakes or casseroles by dry heat in a covered
or uncovered pan. Roasting, often confused with baking, means to cook meat in an
uncovered pan. To bake or roast, follow the instructions provided in the Owner's
Guide. (See "Setting Oven Controls" section.)
Product Expectations
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly
from your previously owned appliance.
Corrections
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing
food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 2-4" (5-10 cm) of air space on
all sides when placed in the oven.
• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature before placing
food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is 2-4" (5-10 cm)
of space on all sides of pan.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup filled with some water on the
center of the oven rack. If the water level is uneven, refer to the
installation instructions for leveling the range.
• Be sure to allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) of clearance on all sides of each
pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Check oven rack for flatness and proper positioning.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than suggested and bake
for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the ones to be
used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended baking time.
For best air circulation and baking results, center pans as much as possible. Allow
2-4" (5-10 cm) around the utensil(s) for proper air circulation and be sure pans do
not touch each other, the door, sides or back of oven. The hot air must circulate
around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
If using multiple pans, stagger as shown. If using one pan, place in center of oven.
