GE PK7500SFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 12
Oven Racks and Rack Positions cont., Cookware
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USING THE OVEN: Oven Racks and Rack Positions / Cookware Oven Racks and Rack Positions (cont.) Traditional Flat Racks The racks have stops so that when placed correctly on the supports they will stop before coming completely out and will not tilt. When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out until it stops. To Remove a Rack Pull it toward you, tilt the front end up and pull it out. To Replace a Rack Tilt the front of the rack up, hook the rear locating posts under the rack supports, push the rack back (past the Post stop-locks) and lower it into position. Push the rack all the way in. If flat racks are difficult to slide and/or remove, place some cooking oil on a soft cloth or paper towel and rub onto the sides of the rack and each rack support. Flat Rack Stop-lock Rack Support CAUTION: Use caution when removing a rack from lowest position as door may be hot. CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, aluminum foil, pizza or baking stones, or any other items on the oven floor. There is a heating element beneath the oven floor. Placing items on the oven floor may cause the oven to overheat, resulting in damage to the oven and risk of damage or fire to cabinets. Aluminum Foil Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. The foil will trap heat below and upset the performance of the oven. Foil can melt and permanently damage the oven bottom. Damage from improper use of aluminum foil is not covered by the product warranty. Foil may be used to catch spills by placing a sheet on a lower rack, several inches below the food. Do not use more foil than necessary and never entirely cover an oven rack with aluminum foil. Keep foil at least 1-1/2" from oven walls to prevent poor heat circulation. Cookware 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 temperature by 25º F next time. Shiny pans can produce more evenly cooked baked goods such as cakes and cookies. 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. 12 49-80679-2