Maytag MEP5775BA Use and Care Manual - Page 19

Oven Cooking RACK 1: Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, some frozen pies, Angel Food cake or for two-rack baking and three-rack convection baking (select models). Models with an exposed bake element: 9 x 13 cakes, pies, roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, or for tworack baking and three-rack convection baking (select models). MULTIPLE RACK COOKING: Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5, or 1 and 4. Stagger food to ensure proper air flow. Three rack: (convection only, select models) Use rack positions 1, 3 and 5. Notes: • When Convect baking on two or three racks, check foods at the minimum suggested time to avoid over-browning or over-cooking. • Never place pans directly on the oven bottom. Create-A-SpaceTM Half Rack Select range models are equipped with a convertible half rack. The left side of the rack can be removed to accommodate a large roaster on the lower rack. The right side of the rack is still available to hold a casserole dish. Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use racks 2 and 5 for regular or convection baking (select models). Place the cakes on the rack as shown for models with a hidden bake element. Place the cakes on the rack as shown for models with an exposed bake element. Notes: • The removable section of the rack can be used as a roasting rack in a broiling pan. Do not use the top insert when using the rack in a broiling pan. • The removable section of the rack can be used as a cooling rack or trivet. • Make sure oven is cool before removing or reinstalling the half rack. • Do not use cookware that extends beyond edge of rack. • For best results, allow two inches between the pan placed on the rack and the oven side wall. • Use caution when removing items from the half rack to avoid burns. • Carefully remove items from the lower rack to avoid disturbing the half rack. 18