Bakeware; Meat Thermometer; Oven Vents; Baking - Maytag MGT8885XS Use & Care Manual

Convection Cooking (on some models)
FUNCTION
Convection baking or
roasting
Convection baking

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow
2" (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NUMBER POSITION ON RACK
OF 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
aluminum
Light golden crusts
Even browning
Dark aluminum and
other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
Brown, crisp
crusts
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
Little or no bottom
browning
Stainless steel
Light, golden
crusts
Uneven browning
Stoneware/Baking
stone
Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
glass or ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts
NUMBER OF RACK
RACKS USED POSITION(S)
1 1, 2 or 3
2 2 and 4
Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles,
use temperature recommended in
recipe.
Place rack in center of oven.
Place in the bottom third of oven.
May need to increase baking time.
May need to increase baking time.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, use a meat
thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are
cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal
temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine
doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this
appliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meat
thermometer.

Oven Vents

The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vents
will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt
or burn near the oven vents.
Before baking, position racks according to the "Positioning
Racks and Bakeware" section.
If only one oven is to be used, that oven will preheat more
quickly.
Allow at least ½" (1.3 cm) between the baking pan or
casserole and the top element in the upper oven. Loaf, angel
food or bundt pans are not recommended in the upper oven.
When preheating with a baking/pizza stone inside the upper
oven, do not set oven above 400°F (205°C). To use baking/
pizza stones at temperatures above 400°F (205°C) in the
upper oven, put stone in after the preheat beep.
To Bake:
1. Press the BAKE keypad for desired oven.
"BAKE" will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending
on oven selection), and 350°F (175°C) will be displayed.
After 3 seconds, "Set temp or" will scroll in the selected oven
text area, followed by "Push START."
2. Press the Temp/Time "+" or "-" pads until the desired
temperature is displayed.
NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by
pressing the Temp/Time "+" or "-" pads until the desired
temperature is displayed and then START. Changing the
temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect the
preheat cycle.
3. (Optional) If a Set Cooking Time is desired, press COOK
TIME. Press the Temp/Time "+" or "-" pads to adjust the cook
time by 5-minute increments until the desired time is
displayed.
"Push START" will scroll in the selected oven text area.
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