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Pan Placement
Baking Pans
Preheating the Oven
Oven Cooking Modes
Bake, Proof and Warm
Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. If baking
more than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1" to 1 ½" of air space around the pan.
When baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that
one pan is not directly above the other. To allow for best baking results stagger
pans as shown in the graphic below.
Pan placement on
one rack
Here are some tips for cooking with baking pans:
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Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven temperature 25°F
when baking in glass.
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Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter, more delicate browning.
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Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in browner, crisper crust.
Some manufacturers recommend reducing temperature 25° F when using
these pans. Follow manufacturer recommendations.
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Use glass or dark metal pans for pies.
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Insulated baking pans may increase the recommended baking time.
Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it. Preheating is necessary for good
results when baking cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. Setting a higher tempera-
ture does not shorten preheat time. Place oven racks in proper position before
preheating. A beep will confirm that oven is preheated and selected oven temper-
ature will be displayed.
Baking is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the
upper and lower element cycle to maintain the oven
temperature. Bake mode can be used to prepare
foods like pastries and casseroles as well as to
roast meats.
Note:
Depending on the model, you may hear the convection fan while the
oven is preheating for the bake mode. This is normal.
In the Proofing mode, the oven will use the upper and lower element to maintain a
low temperature to proof bread.
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Proofing is the rising of a yeast dough.
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The Proofing mode temperatures are 85° to 110° F. The default temperature
is 100° F.
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Loosely cover the bowl or pan and use any rack that accommodates the size
of the container.
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Keep the door closed and use the oven light to check the rising of the dough.
In Warming mode, the upper and lower elements maintain a low temperature in
the oven cavity in order to keep food at serving temperature.
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance
Pan placement on
two racks
Figure 7: Pan Placement
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