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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not
extend more than
1
/
2
" (1.3 cm) outside the area.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural extension
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies
that manufacture home canning products can also offer
assistance.
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 guides.
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
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare
interior, use a flat rack in rack position 7. Side 1 should cook
for approximately 2
1
/
2
to 3
1
/
2
minutes. Side 2 should cook for
approximately 4 to 5 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
2-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
2-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
3-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 7 and a Max
Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 5.
Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
Baking Layer Cakes
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Bake
function, a flat rack in rack position 3 and a roll-out rack in rack
position 5. 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 2 racks, use the Convection
Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 3 and a roll-out rack in rack
position 4.
A
B
A. Ends of rack in position 3
B. Food in position 2
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