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FOOD TYPE
RECOMMENDED
MODE(S)
RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S)
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads on a Single Rack
%DNH
3
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks
%DNH
2 and 4
Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below).
Chiffon cakes (angel food)
%DNH
1
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Cookies, biscuits, scones on a
Single Rack
%DNH
3
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Cookies, biscuits, scones on
Multiple Racks
%DNH
2 and 4
For foods like sugar cookies, switch food location
partially through cooking for more even cooking
results between racks. Ensure adequate airflow.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers
%URLO+L
5
8VHDEURLOSDQPRYHIRRGGRZQIRUPRUH
doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance center food below the
broil heating element.
Steaks & Chops
%URLO+L
5
8VHDEURLOSDQPRYHIRRGGRZQIRUPRUH
doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance center food below
the broil heating element.
Roasts
%DNH
2
Leave uncovered, use a low sided pan such
as a broil pan. Preheating is not necessary.
Poultry
Whole chicken
%DNH
2
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
Preheating is not necessary.
%RQHLQFKLFNHQEUHDVWVOHJV
thighs
%URLO/R
%DNH
3
%URLOVNLQVLGHGRZQILUVW:DWFKIRRGFORVHO\ZKHQ
broiling. For best performance when broiling, center
food below the broil heating element.
%RQHOHVVFKLFNHQEUHDVWV
%URLO/R
%DNH
3
Move food down for more doneness/less searing and
up for greater searing/browning when broiling. For
best performance when broiling, center food below
the broil heating element.
Whole turkey
%DNH
1 or 2
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
Preheating is not necessary.
7XUNH\%UHDVW
%DNH
2
8VHDORZVLGHGSDQVXFKDVDEURLOSDQ
Preheating is not necessary.
Fish
%URLO/R
5 (1/2 thick or less)
4 (>1/2 inch)
Watch food closely when broiling. For best performance
center food below the broil heating element.
Casseroles
%DNH
3
Frozen Convenience Foods
Potato products, chicken
QXJJHWVDSSHWL]HUVRQD
Single Rack
%DNH
3
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Potato products, chicken
QXJJHWVDSSHWL]HUVRQ
Multiple Racks
%DNH
2 and 4
8VHVKLQ\FRRNZDUH
Switch food location partially through cooking for
more even cooking results.
*When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks
2 and 4. Place the pans as shown so that one pan is
not directly above another.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
IsItDoneYet.gov
. Make sure to use a food thermometer
to take food temperatures.
USING THE OVEN:
Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide
