KitchenAid KDRP407HSS Use and Care Guide - Page 18

Using and Caring for Your Oven Where to place pans: WHEN YOU HAVE 1 pan 2 pans 3 or 4 pans PLACE In center of the oven rack. Side by side or slightly staggered. In opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies RACK POSITION 1st or 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd rack guide from bottom 2nd or 3rd rack guide from bottom NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see "Broiling guidelines" later in this section. Bakeware choices Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Use temperature and time • Even browning recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull, and/or non-stick finish • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F (14°C). • Use suggested baking time. • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe for pies, breads, and casseroles. • Place rack in center of oven. Ovenproof glassware, • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F ceramic glass, or ceramic (14°C). Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans • Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven. • May need to increase baking time. Stainless steel • Light, golden crusts • May need to increase baking time. • Uneven browning Stoneware • Crisp crusts • Follow manufacturer's instructions. 18