OVEN USE
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. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and wellventilated room.
Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturerâ��s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS Light colored aluminum â� Light golden crusts
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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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, liners or cookware. â� On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover the oven bottom vents.
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Use temperature and time recommended in recipe.
Even browning
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Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results. To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least ¹��" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
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Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish â� Brown, crisp crusts
May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). Use suggested baking time. For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe. Place rack in center of oven. Place in the bottom third of oven. May need to increase baking time.
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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. Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans â� Little or no bottom browning Stainless steel â� Light, golden crusts
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RACKS
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Position racks before turning on the oven. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level.
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May need to increase baking time.
For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of food will be centered in the oven. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. FOOD Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, bundt and tube cakes, quick breads, pies Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and poultry Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes RACK POSITION 1 or 2 2 2 or 3
Uneven browning
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Stoneware/Baking stone Crisp crusts â� Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic â� Brown, crisp crusts
Follow manufacturer�s instructions.
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May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF PAN(S) 1 2 3 or 4 POSITION ON RACK Center of rack. Side by side or slightly staggered. Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.
Oven Vent
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A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
