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PREHEATING
When beginning a Bake, Convection Bake or Convection Roast cycle, the oven will
begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15
minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven
inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat
cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go
above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when you open the oven door
to place the food on the rack. This ensures that cooking will begin at the proper
temperature. Do not open the door while the oven is preheating. When the oven has
heated to the set temperature, a tone will sound. You can then open the door and
place food in the oven. When you set the oven for "Broil" or "Warm/Proof" the timer
will begin counting up rather than starting a pre-heat.
OVEN MODES
BAKE
Baking is cooking with heated air. Both upper and lower elements in the oven are
used to heat the air but no fan is used to circulate the heat except for preheating.
Follow the recipe or convenience food directions for baking temperature, time and
rack position. Baking time will vary with the temperature of ingredients and the size,
shape and finish of the baking utensil.
The temperature can be set from 170°F (77°C) to 500°F (260°C).
General Guidelines
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For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1" - 1½" (2.5 - 4 cm)
space between bakeware and oven walls.
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It is recommended to use only one rack when cooking in bake mode.
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Check cooking completion at the minimum time.
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Use metal bakeware (with or without a non-stick finish), heatproof glass, glass
ceramic, pottery or other utensils suitable for the oven.
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When using heatproof glass, reduce temperature by 25°F (15°C) from
recommended temperature.
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Use baking sheets with or without sides or parchment paper.
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Dark metal pans or non-stick coatings will cook faster with more browning.
Insulated bakeware will slightly lengthen the cooking time for most foods.
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Meat Thermometer
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