Maytag MER8875W User Instructions - Page 9

Rack Positions Rack 7: For multiple rack baking. Rack 6: Used for most broiling. Rack 5: For multiple rack baking. Rack 4: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan. Also for multiple rack baking. Rack 3: For baking casseroles, loaves of bread or Bundt cakes. Rack 2: Small cuts of meat or poultry, and multiple rack baking. Rack 1 : Large cuts of meat or poultry, and multiple rack baking. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular or convection baking. 2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 1 and 4. 3-rack (convection only): Use rack position 1,4 and 7. Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5. For best results when convection baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 1 and 4. 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. A. Oven vent Precision Cooking TM System - Precise Bake The Precise Bake system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe. Preheating When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 170°F (77°C) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures. • For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the cover for contact information. Ask for Part Number 4396923. Preheat the oven for 2 minutes before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. During convection cooking, the bake, broil, and convection elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air. If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed. EvenAir TM True Convection (on some models) When convection baking or broiling, enter your normal baking temperature. The control will automatically reduce the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C). Convect Roast When convection roasting, enter your normal baking temperature. The temperature will not be automatically reduced. The convection fan will come on immediately after the oven has turn on. Convect Options Convect Bake - Multiple rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes. Convect Broil - Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish or poultry. Convect Roast - Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts.