Bakeware; Oven Vent; Baking And Roasting - Amana AGR4230BAW Use & Care Manual

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow
2" (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 Position bakeware on racks as shown.
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
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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.

Oven Vent

A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
vent 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 vent.

Baking and Roasting

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the interior finish, do not place
food or cookware on the oven door or oven bottom.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
Oven Control
The Oven Temp knob is used to select the oven temperature.
Always turn this knob just to the desired temperature. To
accurately set the oven temperature, do not turn to a higher
temperature and then back.
Preheating
Preheating is necessary for baking. It is not necessary to preheat
for roasting. To preheat, set the oven to the desired temperature
and allow about 8 to 15 minutes for the oven to preheat.
Selecting a temperature higher than desired will not preheat the
oven any faster, and may have a negative effect on baking
results.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired
temperature setting.
2. Place food in oven. The oven burner will cycle on and off to
keep the oven temperature at the setting.
3. Check food for doneness at minimum time in recipe. Cook
longer if necessary.
4. Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.
The knob will click.
IMPORTANT: When the oven is baking, the burner in the broiler
drawer will be on. Do not store anything in the broiler drawer.
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