Whirlpool GBD277PDS User Manual - Page 8
OVEN USE, Aluminum Foil, Positioning Racks and Bakeware, Bakeware
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OVEN USE Aluminum Foil IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. s Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results. s To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges. Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. RACKS Position racks before turning the oven on. 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, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide. FOOD Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non-frozen pies RACK POSITION 1 or 2 2 2 or 3 Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Light colored aluminum s Light golden crusts s Even browning s Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or non-stick finish s Brown, crisp crusts s May reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). s Use suggested baking time. s For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe. s Place rack in center of oven. Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans s Little or no bottom browning s Place in the bottom third of oven. s May need to increase baking time. Stainless steel s Light, golden crusts s Uneven browning s May need to increase baking time. Stoneware s Crisp crusts s Follow manufacturer's instructions. Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic s Brown, crisp crusts s May reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S) 1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered. 3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure bakeware is not directly over another. 8