KitchenAid KEMC378KSS Use and Care Guide - Page 9

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 that no bakeware piece is directly over another. 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 need to 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 need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). Oven Vent 1 2 3 1. Upper oven 2. Oven vent 3. Lower oven The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. Baking and Roasting 1 2 1. Broil elements 2. Bake element (hidden in floor panel) During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature. If the lower oven door is opened during baking or roasting, the broil elements will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed. To Bake or Roast: Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. 1. Press BAKE. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 350°F (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 2. Press START. "Lo°" will appear on the lower oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (77°C). When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the lower oven display will show the temperature increasing in 5° increments. When the set temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will sound. 3. Press LOWER OVEN CANCEL when finished cooking. 9