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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.
To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at
least 1/2" (13 mm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at
the edges.
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
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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.
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Place food so it will not rise into the broil element. Allow at
least 1/2" (13 mm) 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 illustration and charts
as a guide for positioning racks.
Rack Positions: Upper and Lower Oven
Broiling
Food
Rack Position
Most broiling
6
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a
rare interior, use a flat rack in position 6. Side 1 should cook for
approximately 3 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately
3 to 4 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
Traditional Cooking
Food
Rack Position
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food,
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies
1 or 2
Yeast breads, casseroles,
meat and poultry
2
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes
2 or 3 when single-rack
baking; 2 and 5 when
multi-rack baking.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Convection Cooking
Oven Setting
Number of
Racks Used
Rack Position(s)
Rapid Preheat Bake
1
3
Rapid Preheat
Convection Bake
1
3
Convection Bake
1
1, 2 or 3
Convection Bake
2
2 and 5
Convection Bake
3
1, 3 and 5
Convection Roast
1
1 or 2
Convection Broil
1
4, 5 or 6
Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use rack
positions 2 and 5 with the Bake function. Place the cakes on the
racks as shown. Keep at least 2" (5.0 cm) of space between the
front of the racks and the front of the cakes.
Baking Cookies on Two Racks
For best results when baking cookies on two 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.
Number of Pan(s)
Position on Rack
1
Center of rack.
2
Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4
Refer to the previous illustration.
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.
