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Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT:
To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish,
do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Racks
■
Position racks before turning on the oven.
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Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
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Make sure racks are level.
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Place food so it will not rise into the broil element. Allow at least
¹⁄₂
" (1.3 cm) between pans and the broil element.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge,
and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and charts as a
guide for positioning racks.
Rack Positions
Broiling
Baking
Baking Layer Cakes on 1 Rack
Place the cakes on the rack as shown.
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking.
2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5 for convection
baking.
Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions
2 and 5 with the Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as
shown.
Baking Cookies on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack
positions 2 and 5 with the Convection Bake function.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2"
(5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NOTE:
Bakeware materials and color may affect results. Dark, dull,
non-stick or glass pans may require shorter baking times, in
contrast insulated or stainless steel pans may require longer baking
times. Follow bakeware manufacturer's recommendations.
Roll-Out Rack
The roll-out rack allows easy access to position and remove food in
the oven. The roll-out rack will fit in all positions.
Open Position
Closed and Engaged Position
To Remove Roll-out Rack
1.
Slide the rack in completely so that it is closed and engaged
with the sliding shelf.
Food
Rack Position
Broiled meats, poultry, fish
6
Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers,
steaks
6
Food
Rack Position
Large roasts, roasted meats or poultry
1 or 2
Most baked goods, casseroles
2 or 3
6
5
4
3
2
1
Number
of Pan(s)
Position on Rack
1
Center of rack.
2
Side by side.
3 or 4
Refer to the previous illustration.
A. Slide rails
B. Sliding shelf
A. Slide rails
B. Sliding shelf
A. Slide rails
B. Rack
C. Sliding shelf
A
B
B
A
B
A
C
