14
OVEN
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first
few times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT:
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off by the oven. Exposure to the fumes may
result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another
closed and well-ventilated room.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT:
To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil
because air must be able to move freely.
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.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2"
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over another.
Racks
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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.
To position a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts
as a guide.
The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous
illustration and the following table.
Flat Rack Position*
Type of Food
7
Broiling/searing meats,
hamburgers, steaks
6
Broiled meats, poultry, fish
3 or 4
Most baked goods, casseroles,
frozen foods
2
Roasted meats
1
Large roasts or poultry
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare
interior, use a flat rack in rack position 7. Preheat the oven for 5
minutes. Side 1 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Side 2 should cook for approximately 4
1
/
2
to 5
1
/
2
minutes. Expect
a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
* If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed
ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired
position of the food. See the following illustration.
IMPORTANT:
These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max
Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted
as shown in the previous figure.
Multiple Rack Cooking
Two-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3
and 6.
Two-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
Three-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 7 and a Max
Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 5.
Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on Two Racks
Baking Layer Cakes
For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use the Bake
function, a flat rack in rack position 5, and a flat rack in rack
position 2. If you do not have two flat racks, use a Max Capacity
Oven Rack in rack position 6. Place the cakes on the racks, as
shown. Keep at least 3" (7.6 cm) of space between the front of
the racks and the front cakes.
Baking Cookies
For best results when baking cookies on two racks, use the
Convection Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 5, and a flat
rack in rack position 2.
If you do not have two flat racks, use a flat rack in rack position 2
and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 6.
If you do not have Convection Bake, use the standard Bake
function.
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
A. Ends of rack in position 3
B. Food in position 2
