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Positioning racks and pans
Place the oven racks where you need them before
turning on the oven.
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise
the front edge and lift it out.
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Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands
if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
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For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in the
oven.
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For best results allow 2 inches of space around each
pan and between pans
and oven walls. Hot air
must circulate around the
pans in the oven for even
heat to reach all parts of
the oven. This results in
better baking.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
PLACE
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corners on each
oven rack. Stagger pans so
no pan is directly over
another.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large roasts,
turkeys, angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick
breads, yeast breads,
casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins,
cakes, nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this
section.
Using Your Oven
Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.
BAKEWARE TYPE
Light colored aluminum
• Light golden crusts
• Even browning
• Use temperature and time recommended
in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other
bakeware with dark, dull,
and/or non-stick finish
• Brown, crisp crusts
• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
• Use suggested baking time.
• Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
for pies, breads, and casseroles.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware,
ceramic glass, or ceramic
• Brown, crisp crusts
• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
Insulated cookie sheets or
baking pans
• Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven.
• May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.
• Crisp crustsStoneware
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Light, golden crusts
• Uneven browning
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