Positioning Racks And Bakeware; Oven Vent; Baking And Roasting; Broiling - Maytag YMER8700DE0 User Instructions

IMPORTANT: Toavoid permanent damage totheporcelain finish,
donotplace f ood orbakeware directly o ntheoven door o rbottom.
Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2"
(5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that
no bakeware piece is directly over another.
Racks
• Position racks before turning on the oven.
• 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,
and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.
A .....
A. Ends of rack in position 3
B. Food in position 2
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IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max
Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as
shown in the previous figure.
The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous
illustration and the following table.
Flat Rack Position* Type of Food
7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers,
steaks
6
3 or4
2
Broiled meats, poultry, fish
Most baked goods, casseroles
Roasted meats
Large roasts or poultry
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5.
2-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5.
Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
Baking Layer Cakes
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Bake
function and racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.
For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare
interior, use rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately
21/2- 31/2minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately
4-5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.
*If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends
must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of
the food. See the following illustration.
Baking Cookies
For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Bake
function and rack positions 2 and 5.
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A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning
results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or
burn near the oven vent.
Precision Cooking
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System - Precise Bake
The Precise Bake system electronically regulates the oven heat
levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature
range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements
cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when
cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is automatically
activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not
necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting
food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
Preheating
When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100°F
(38°C) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the
actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat
temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected
temperature will appear on the display.
The time to preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) will be
approximately 10-15 minutes depending upon the model.
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