Figure 31: Baking on multiple levels
Baking tips
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For cakes, pastries, and breads, use the convection bake
function for best results when using multiple racks.
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Fully preheat the oven before cooking items like cookies,
biscuits, and breads.
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When using any single rack, position the rack so that the
food is in the center of the oven.
Dark or dull bakeware absorbs more heat than shiny
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bakeware. It may be necessary to reduce oven temperature
and cook time to prevent overbrowning of some foods. Dark
bakeware is recommended for pies. Shiny bakeware is
recommended for cakes, cookies, and muffins.
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Glass cookware may require reduced temperatures.
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Use pans or cookware with low sides. This allows the air to
circulate around food evenly.
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Unless the recipe is written for convection cooking, reduce
oven temperature 25°F from recipe’s recommended oven
temperature. Follow the remainder of the recipe’s
instructions using the minimum recommended cook time.
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When using two oven racks, place in positions 3 and 6
(Figure
30) and place bakeware as shown in
Figure
31.
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When cooking with three oven racks, place racks on
positions 2, 4, and 6.
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