Bakeware; Oven Vent(S); Meat Thermometer - KitchenAid KEBC107 Use And Care Manual

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in.
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK
PAN(S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored Use temperature and time
aluminum recommended in recipe.
Light golden
crusts
Even browning
Dark aluminum May need to reduce baking
and other temperatures 25°F (15°C).
bakeware with
Use suggested baking time.
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
Brown, crisp
recipe.
crusts
Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking
May need to increase baking time.
pans
Little or no
bottom
browning
Stainless steel May need to increase baking time.
Light, golden
crusts
Uneven
browning
Stoneware
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Crisp crusts
Ovenproof May need to reduce baking
glassware, temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts

Oven Vent(s)

Single and Double Oven Models
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Double Oven Models Only
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The oven vent(s) should not be blocked or covered since they
allow the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so
will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or
burn near the oven vent(s).

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature
drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
Check all meat in two or three places.
1. Oven vent
1. Upper oven
2. Oven vent
3. Lower oven
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