Magic Chef CLY1612ADH Owner's Manual page 7

USING THE OVEN 7
Use the correct rack position. Model 18 has 2 rack
positions; m odel22 has 3 rackpositions. B aking resultsmay
1. When cool,positionthe rack in the oven. be affectedifthe wrong rackpositionisused.
2. Push in and turn the Oven knob to the desired • Use the lower rack position for most baking
temperature for baking or roasting or to BR (broil) for operations. When baking cookies or biscuitson a
broiling, cookie sheet use the upper rack position.
Top browning may be darker if food is located
For baking: Selecting a temperature higher than desired toward the top of the oven.
will NOT preheat the oven any faster, and may have a
negative effect on baking results, _ Bottom browning may be darker if food is located
toward the bottom of the oven.
For broiling: The Oven knob can be turned to a lower
temperature (400 to 450°F) for broiling longer cooking Cookware material and size play an important part in
meats or poultry or if excessive smoking or splattering baking results. Always use the type and size of pan called
occurs, for in the recipe. Cooking times or cooking results may be
affected if the wrong size is used.
3. For baking: Place the food in the center of the oven,
allowing one to two inches between the utensil and the The maximum recommended pan size is a 13 x 9 x
ovenwalls. 2- rich cake pan or a 14 x 10 x 2- rich cookie sheet.
For broiling:Place the broiler pan in the broilerarea • Shiny metal pan reflects heat awayfromthe food,
directlybelow the ovenburner, produceslighterbrowningand a softer crust. Use
When the oven is in use, the oven vent area may feel shiny pans for baking cakes or cookies. For
warm or hotto the touch. Do notblockthisarea or the vent optimum baking results, bake cookies and biscuits
openingas this may affectcookingresults, ona flat cookiesheet. If the pan has sides, suchas
a jelly roll pan, browningmay not be even.
4. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time in the * Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull)
recipe. Cook longer if necessary, bottom absorbs heat, produces darker browning
5. Remove the food from the oven and turn the Oven knob and a crisper crust. Use this type of pan for pies, pie
to the PILOT ON or the OFF position, crusts or bread.
If using oven-proof glassware, or dark pans
such as Baker's Secret reduce the oven
temperature by 25°F except when baking pies or
Preheating is necessary for baking. Turn the Oven knob to bread. Use the same baking time as called for in the
the desired temperature and allow about 10to 15minutes for recipe.
the oven to preheat.Selecting a highertemperature will not Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for optimum
shortenthe preheattime and mayaffectbakingresults.It is bakingresults. Large pans or improperplacementof pans
notnecessaryto preheatfor roastingor broiling, in the oven wilt block air flow and may result in uneven
browning. F oroptimumbrowningand even cookingresults:
Do not crowd a rackby placing several pans on a
rack.Also, do not blockair flow by usingtoo !arge
Do not cover the oven bottom or the entire oven rack of a pan.
with foil.
• Allow one to two inches between the pan and the
ovenwalls.
Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh recommendedintherecipe, lf necessary,continuechecking
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven at intervalsuntilthe foodis done.Ifthe oven dooris opened
temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if toofrequently,heatwillescapefromthe oven;this can affect
recommended, bakingresultsand wastes energy.
If you add additional ingredients or alter the recipe,
expectcookingtimesto increaseor decrease slightly.