Oven Baking; Air Circulation In The Oven - Frigidaire CFCS372DC2 Use & Care Manual

Oven Baking
For best cooking results, heat the aven before baking cookies, breads, cakes, pies or pastries, etc... There is no need to preheat
the oven for roasting meat or baking casseroles.
The cooking times and temperatures needed to bake a product may vary slightly from your previously owned appliance.
Baking Problems
Cookies and biscuits
burn on the bottom.
Cakes too dark on top
or bottom.
Cakes not done in the
center.
Cakes not level
Foods not done when
cooking time is up,
Baking Problems and Solutions Chart
Causes Corrections
Cookies and biscuits put into the
oven before the preheating time is
completed,
Oven rack overcrowded
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 [eve[
Pan too close to oven wall or rack
overcrowded
Pan warped,
Oven too cool
Oven overcrowded_
Oven door opened too frequently
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 filled with water on the
center of the oven rack_ If the water [eve[ is uneven, refer to the
installation instructions for leveling the range_
Be sure to allow 5 1 cm to I0 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
Air Circulation in the
Oven
For good air circulation in tile oven and
best baking results, center pans as much as
possible. Allow 5.1 to 10.2 cm (2" to 4")
around the utensil(s) for proper air circula-
tion and be sure pans do not touch each
other, the door, sides or back of oven. Tile
hot air must circulate around the pans for
even heat to reach all parts of tile oven.
if using multiple pans, stagger as shown, if using one pan, place in center of oven.
12