Solutions To Common Problems; Baking Problems; Solutions - Electrolux EW30IS6CJS Use And Care Manual

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Solutions to Common Problems

Baking Problems

For best cooking results pre-heat the oven when baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies
or pastries, etc. There is no need to preheat the oven for roasting meats or baking
casseroles. The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary
slightly from your previous appliance.
Baking Problems Causes
Cookies and biscuits •
burn on the bottom.
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Cakes too dark on top •
or bottom.
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Cakes not done in the •
center.
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Cakes not level. •
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Foods not done when •
cooking time is up.
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Baking Problems and Solutions Chart
Cookies and biscuits put into the
oven before the preheating time is
completed.
Oven rack overcrowded or rack
position too low.
Dark pan absorbs heat too fast.
Cakes put into the oven before
preheating time is completed.
Rack position too high or low
Oven too hot.
Oven too hot.
Incorrect pan size.
Pan not centered in oven.
Range not level.
Pan too close to oven wall or rack
overcrowded.
Pan warped
Oven too cool.
Oven overcrowded.
Oven door opened too frequently.

Solutions

• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in oven.
• Choose pan sizes that will permit 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm
(2" to 4") of air space on all sides when placed in the
oven.
• Use a medium-weight aluminum baking sheet.
• Allow oven to preheat to the selected temperature
before placing food in the oven.
• Use proper rack position for baking needs.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than
recommended.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C lower than
recommended.
• Use pan size suggested in recipe.
• Use proper rack position and place pan so there is
5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of space on all sides of
pan.
• Place a marked glass measuring cup fi lled with water
on the center of the oven rack. If the water level
is uneven, refer to the installation instructions for
leveling the range.
• Be sure to allow 5.1 cm to 10.2 cm (2" to 4") of
clearance on all sides of each pan in the oven.
• Do not use pans that are dented or warped.
• Set oven temperature 25°F/12°C higher than
suggested and bake for the recommended time.
• Be sure to remove all pans from the oven except the
ones to be used for baking.
• Open oven door only after shortest recommended
baking time.