Bake Mode Tips And Recommendations - Thermador DM301 Care And Use Manual

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Bake Mode
Preheat when using the Bake mode,
Baking time will vary with the size, shape and finish of the
baking utensil. Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook
faster with darker results. Insulated bakeware will lengthen the
cooking time for most foods,
, For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1-1/2"
space between pans or dishes and oven walls.
Use a maximum of 2 racks when selecting the bake mode,
Stagger pans so that one is not directly above another.
To reduce heat loss, avoid opening the oven door, Whenever
possible, check food through the window.
Do not use any aluminum foi! or a disposable aluminum tray to
line any partof the oven. This will alter the cooking performance
and can damage the finish of the oven,
Bake Mode Recommendations
The BAKE mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to casseroles. Refer to recipe or package
directions for oven temperature and baking time.*
Use BAKE for baking on one or two racks. Most items are baked on rack position 3 (center rack in oven).
Some foods are best when other rack positions are used. Refer to the chart below for foods that should be baked using
other rack positions.
FOOD ITEM OVEN TEMP RACK POSITION TIME
Angel Food Cake Mix 350 ° F 1 37 to 47 minutes
Cake Mix
8" round(s) 350 ° F 3 or 2 and 5 32 to 36 minutes
9" round(s) 350 ° F 3 or 2 and 5 28 to 31 minutes
Cakes, Specialty
Pound cakes 350 ° F 2 48 to 58 minutes
Cookies
Drop 375 ° F 3 or 1 and 4 8 to 10 minutes
Pizza
Scratch 425 ° F 3 20 to 25 minutes
Frozen 375 ° F 3 18 to 25 minutes
Pre-baked crust 425 ° F 3 12 to 20 minutes
Refrigerator 400 ° F 3 18 to 22 minutes
Pudding
Bread pudding 350 ° F 2 50 to 60 minutes
Rice pudding 325 ° F 2 40 to 50 minutes
* This chart is a guide. Follow recipe or package.
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