Maytag MER8800F Owners Manual - Page 11
Positioning Racks and Bakeware, Oven Vent
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Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Bakeware *If your model has a Max Capacity Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration. To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. Racks ■ Position racks before turning on the oven. ■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them. ■ Make sure racks are level. A To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, B and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table. Flat Rack Position* Type of Food 7 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks 6 Broiled meats, poultry, fish 3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles 2 Roasted meats 1 Large roasts or poultry For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately 2½ - 3½ minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4-5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling. A. Ends of rack in position 3 B. Food in position 2 IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking. 2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5; or 3 and 6. 3-rack (true convection only): Use rack positions 1, 4 and 7; or 2, 4 and 6. Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks Baking Layer Cakes For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Convect Bake function and racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Baking Cookies For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Convect Bake function and rack positions 2 and 5. Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. 11