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Position 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.
Racks
Position racks before turning on the oven.
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Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
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Make sure racks are level.
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, and lift out. Use the following illustration and charts
as guides.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Rack And Bakeware Positions
Rack Positions – Upper and Lower Oven
NOTE: Unless indicated with a "ro" (roll-out rack), all suggested
rack positions are for flat racks.
Broiling
FOOD
Most broiling
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior
and a rare interior, use a flat rack in position 6. Side one should
cook for approximately 3 minutes. Side two should cook for
approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Expect a moderate degree
of smoke when broiling.
Traditional Cooking
FOOD
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food
cakes, bundt cakes, quick breads,
pies
Yeast breads, casseroles,
meat, poultry
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes
Convection Cooking
OVEN SETTING
Rapid Preheat Bake
Rapid Preheat
Convection Bake
Convection Bake
Convection Bake
Convection Bake
Convection Roast
Convection Broil
RACK POSITION
6
RACK POSITION
1 or 2
2
2 or 3 when single-
rack baking; 2 and
5 when multi-rack
baking
NUMBER OF
RACK
RACKS USED
POSITION(S)
1
3
1
3
1
1, 2, or 3
2
2, and 5
3
1, 3, and 5
1
1, or 2
1
4, 5, or 6
Baking Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use the Bake
function and flat racks in positions 2 and 5. Place the cakes
on the racks as shown. Keep at least 2" (5 cm) of space
between the front of the racks and the front of the cakes.
Baking Cookies on Two Racks
For best results when baking cookies on two racks, use the
Convect Bake function and place flat racks in positions 2 and 5.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. For best
results, allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven
walls. Use the following chart as a guide.
NUMBER
OF PAN(S)
POSITION ON RACK
1
Center of rack.
2
Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4
See the rack position graphics
in this section for pan placement
recommendations.
Roll-Out Extension Rack
The roll-out extension rack allows easy access to position food
in the oven, and remove food from the oven. It can be used
in rack positions 1 through 6.
Open Position
A
A. Roll-out extension rack
B. Sliding shelf
Closed and Engaged Position
A
A. Roll-out extension rack
B. Sliding shelf
10
B
B
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