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NOTE: When the oven is hot, the top and outside
surfaces of the range get hot too.
Oven Shelves
Arrange the oven
or shelves in
shelf
the desired locations
while the oven is
cool. The correct
shelf position
depends on the kind
of food and the
browning desired.
As a general rule,
place most foods in the middle of the oven, on either
shelf position B or C. See the chart for suggested
Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it. Preheat
means bringing the oven up to the specified
temperature before putting in the food. To preheat,
set the oven at the correct temperature—selecting
a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
Baking Pans
Use the proper baking pan. The type of finish on the
pan determines the amount of browning that will occur.
Dark, rough or dull pans absorb heat resulting in a
browner, crisper crust. Use this type for pies.
Shiny, bright and smooth pans reflect heat, resulting
in a lighter, more delicate browning. Cakes and
cookies require this type of pan.
Glass baking dishes also absorb heat. When baking
in glass baking dishes, lower the temperature by
the recipe. This is not necessary when baking pies
or casseroles.
For best baking results, follow these suggestions:
Type of Food
Angel food cake
Biscuits or muffins
Cookies or cupcakes
Brownies
Layer cakes
Pies or pie shells
Frozen pies
Roasting
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. For most casseroles
and roasts, preheating is not necessary. For ovens
without a preheat indicator light or tone, preheat
10 minutes. After the oven is preheated, place the
food in the oven as quickly as possible to prevent heat
from escaping.
For even cooking and proper browning, there must be
enough room for air circulation in the oven. Baking
results will be better if baking pans are centered as
much as possible rather than being placed to the front
or to tbe back of the oven.
Pans should not touch each other or the walls of the
oven. Allow 1 to 1 M inch space between pans as well
as from the back of the oven, the door and the sides.
If you use 2 shelves, stagger the pans so one is not
directly above the other.
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Shelf Position
A
B or C
B or C
B or C
B or C
I
A orB
I
I
B or C
A (on cookie sheet)
I
A or B
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