12Common Problems When Using the Bake ModeProblem May be caused by What to docookies burn on thebottom.oven door opened too often. set timer to shortest recommended cookingtime and check food when timer beeps. usedoor window to check food.incorrect rack position used. change rack position.Dark, heat absorbing cookie sheets used. Use shiny, reflective cookie sheets.cookies are too brownon top.rack position being used is too high. change rack position.food placed in oven during preheat. wait until oven is preheated.incorrect baking mode being used. see Select from the Following on page 10for guidelines.cakes burn on the sidesor are not done in thecenter.oven temperature too high. reduce oven temperature.Dark, heat absorbing cake pans used. Use shiny, reflective cake pans.cakes crack on top. oven temperature too high. reduce oven temperature.cakes are not level. oven and/or oven rack not level. Level oven and rack as needed.pies burn around theedges or are not donein the center.oven temperature too high. reduce oven temperature.Dark, heat absorbing pans used. Use shiny, reflective pans.oven and/or rack over-crowded. reduce number of pans.Operating Your OvenUnderstanding the Various Oven ModesThe three basic styles of cooking in an oven are:◊ Baking: The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufflés, etc.◊ roasting: the cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time.◊ Broiling: cooking with an intense heat for a short amount of time.Bakeuses only a heat source from below the food. this modeis the stand-by, non-convection mode. all baked items willturn out nicely in this mode.Baking Tips• follow your recipe’s original cooking time and tem-perature.• Do not open the oven door frequently during baking.Look through the oven door window to check theprogress of baking whenever possible.• use the timers to determine baking time.• use the lowest rack position.• wait until the shortest recommended baking timebefore checking the food. for most baked goods, awooden toothpick placed in the center should comeclean when the food is done.1 2