OVEN COOKING GUIDE
OVEN COOKWARE GUIDELINES
The material, finish, and size of cookware affect baking
performance.
Dark, coated and dull pans absorb heat more readily than
light, shiny pans. Pans that absorb heat more readily can
result in a browner, crisper, and thicker crust. If using dark
and coated cookware check food earlier than minimum
cook time. If undesirable results are obtained with this type
of cookware consider reducing oven reducing temperature
by 25°F next time.
Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods
such as cakes and cookies.
RECOMMENDED
FOOD TYPE
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads on a Single Rack
Layer cakes on Multiple
Racks*
Convection Bake
Chiffon cakes (angel food)
Cookies, biscuits, scones
on a Single Rack
Cookies, biscuits, scones
Convection Bake Multi
on Multiple Racks
Yeast Breads
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*For best results when baking 4 cake layers, place four pans using racks 2 and 4. Stagger the pans so that one pan is not directly
above another as shown.
Rack positions for baking 4 cake layers at a time
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RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S)
LEFT OVEN
MODE(S)
(48" models only)
Bake
2
Bake
-
Bake
1
Bake
2
2 and 3
Proof
1 or 2
Bake
2
5
4
3
2
1
Glass and ceramic pans heat slowly but retain heat well.
These types of pans work well for dishes such as pies and
custards.
Air insulated pans heat slowly and can reduce bottom
browning.
Keep cookware clean to promote even heating.
Stoneware heats slowly and retains heat well. It is
recommended to preheat this type of cookware if possible.
Additional cook time may be required.
Cookware used in broil modes must be broil safe.
RECOMMENDED
RACK POSITION(S)
OVEN or RIGHT OVEN
(48" models only)
2 or 3
2 and 4
1
2 or 3
2 and 4
1, 3, and 5
2 or 3
2 or 3
Rack positions for convection baking 4 cake
layers at a time. Center the pans on the racks
as shown.
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Use shiny cookware.
Ensure adequate airflow (see illustration below).
Use shiny cookware.
Use shiny cookware.
Ensure adequate airflow.
Cover dough loosely.
5
4
3
2
1
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