Manual

16 49-2000254 Rev. 0
*When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks
2 and 4. Place the pans as shown so that one pan is
not directly above another.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food thermometer
to take food temperatures.
USING THE OVEN: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide - Lower Oven
FOOD TYPE
RECOMMENDED
MODE(S)
RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S) ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes, bundt
cakes, muffins, quick breads on a
Single Rack
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Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks 7UDGLWLRQDO%DNH 2 and 4 Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below).
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Cookies, biscuits, scones on a
Single Rack
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Cookies, biscuits, scones on Multiple
Racks
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For foods like sugar cookies, switch food location
partially through cooking for more even cooking
results between racks. Ensure adequate airflow.
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers %URLO+L 5
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doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance center food below
the broil heating element.
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doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when
broiling. For best performance center food below
the broil heating element.
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Poultry
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broiling. For best performance when broiling,
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and up for greater searing/browning when broiling.
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below the broil heating element.
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Preheating is not necessary.
Fish %URLO/R
5 (1/2 thick or less)
4 (>1/2 inch)
Watch food closely when broiling. For best
performance center food below the broil
heating element.
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Frozen Convenience Foods
Potato products, chicken nuggets,
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Switch food location partially
through cooking for more even cooking results.