Bakeware; Oven Vent - KitchenAid KDRP407 Use & Care Manual

RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level, To move a
rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift
out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, 1 or 2
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast 2
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non- 2 or 3
frozen pies
Extra large items 6
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in.
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the
following chart as a guide.
NUMBEROF POSITION ON RACK
PAN(S)
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
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 • Use temperature and time
aluminum recommended in recipe.
• Light golden
crusts
• Even browning
Dark aluminum •
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or •
non-stick finish •
• Brown, crisp
crusts
May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
recipe.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
• Little or no
bottom
browning
• Place in the bottom third of oven.
• May need to increase baking time.
BAKEWAR E/ R ECOM M EN DATIONS
RESULTS
Stainless steel • May need to increase baking time.
• Light, golden
crusts
• Uneven
browning
Stoneware • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
• Brown, crisp
crusts
• May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
• Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
• After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
1/2in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature
drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
• Check all meat in two or three places.
!. Oven door vent
The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows
the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will
cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn
near the oven vent.
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