Oven Temperature Control; Oven Use; Aluminum Foil; Positioning Racks And Bakeware - KitchenAid KERC506 Use & Care Manual

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door during cycling may
give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed
amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F
(AUTOMATIC °C CHANGE)
5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C)
15° to 20°F (9° to 12°C)
25° to 35°F (15° to 21°C)
-5° to -10°F (-3° to -6°C)
-15° to -20°F (-9° to -12°C)
-25° to -35°F (-15° to -21°C)
To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds or until the oven display
shows the current calibration, for example, "0° CAL COOK
TEMP" or "0° CAL."
2. Press the TEMPERATURE "up" or "down" arrow pads
(buttons) to increase or decrease the temperature in 10°F
(6°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F
(18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).
3. Press START.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well
ventilated room.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
Do not cover food with aluminum foil when convection
cooking (on some models).
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COOKS FOOD
...a little more
...moderately more
...much more
...a little less
...moderately less
...much less

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven
door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain
finish.
RACKS
NOTES:
Position racks before turning the oven on.
Do not move racks with bakeware on them.
Make sure racks are level.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a
guide.
5
4
3
2
1
FOOD
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads,
yeast breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
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.
RACK POSITION
1 or 2
2
2 or 3