Wolf R304 Use & Care Information Manual page 22

W O L F G A S R A N G E
O V E N
Each large oven of the gas range has three
heavy-duty racks. The small, non-convection
oven on 48" (1219) models has two oven racks.
Each oven rack has a rack stop that prevents it
from accidentally sliding completely out of the
oven.
One of the factors affecting optimum cooking
results is the level of rack placement in the
oven. Oven rack position 1 is closest to the
bottom and position 5 is closest to the top.
Refer to the illustration below. The Wolf
Cooking Guide on pages 29–32 provides
suggested rack positions for optimum results.
To insert a rack in the oven, align the rack
stops to the front of the rack guide rails. Tip
the rack upward so that the stops slip below
the rail. Once it is in position, push the rack to
the rear of oven. It should slide freely and be
level. Pull the rack out to the most forward
stop position to check that it stops securely.
To remove a rack from the oven, pull the
rack forward to the stop position. Lift up on the
front and continue pulling until the rack
releases.
Use dry pot holders when handling oven
racks. Racks become hot when the oven
is on and hold heat after it is turned off.
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OV E N O P E R AT I O N
R AC K S B A K I N G T I P S
Position racks before preheating the oven.
Refer to the Baking Guide on pages
29–30. Cooking times are based on starting
with a preheated oven.
When cooking large quantities of food,
select two smaller pans rather than one
very large pan to maximize even heat
distribution.
You can cook different foods together using
the same time and temperature. Individual
flavors will not transfer to another food if
the oven is first preheated.
Place multiple pies on same rack, leaving 1"
(25) space around each.
Reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees
when cooking in heat-proof glass or glass
ceramic dishes.
Aluminum foil can be used as a cover or
used to wrap foods individually when using
a standard oven setting. Aluminum foil can
also be used on a separate rack below a
fruit pie to catch the spillover.
Never cover the entire rack or bottom of
the oven with aluminum foil. It will block
the heat distribution and possibly cause
permanent damage to the porcelain.
Oven rack positions
5
4
3
2
1