Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips20Cookware tips.BakeMetal Pans are recommended for all types of baked products, but especially wherebrowning is important.Dark or dull finish metal pans are best for breads and pies because they absorb heat andproduce crisper crust.Shiny aluminum pans are better for cakes, cookies or muffins because they reflect heatand help produce a light tender crust.Glass or Glass-Ceramic casserole or baking dishes are best suited for egg and cheeserecipes due to the cleanability of glass.Fast BakeGlass or Glass-Ceramic baking containers are recommended. Be sure not to use items withmetal trim as it may cause arcing (sparking) with oven wall or oven shelf. This can damagethe cookware, the shelf or the oven.Heat-Resistant Plastic microwave cookware (safe to 450°F) may be used, but it is notrecommended for foods requiring all-around browning, because the plastic is a poorconductor of heat.Cookware Microwave Bake Fast BakeHeat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic Yes Yes Yes(Pyrex ®, Fire King ®, Corning Ware ®, etc.)Metal No Yes NoNon Heat-Resistant Glass No No NoMicrowave-Safe Plastics Yes No Yes*Plastic Films and Wraps Yes No NoPaper Products Yes No NoStraw, Wicker and Wood Yes No No* Use only microwave cookware that is safe to 450°F. In Microwave mode, the food shouldalways be cooked on the glass turntabletray. Microwave mode should not be usedwith the metal shelf in the oven. The metal shelf should always be usedwhen cooking in Bake or Fast Bakemodes so that heated air will brownthe bottom of the food. The glassturntable can be left in place in Bakeand Fast Bake modes. For best cooking performance in Bake orFast Bake modes, leave at least a one inchgap between the cooking dish and thesides of the oven. For best cooking performance in Bake orFast Bake modes, always place the shelfin the “low” position. Placing the shelf in the “high” positionwill cause the top of the food to brown/cook much faster than the interior andbottom of the food.Correct shelf positionCookware and food placement suggestions.Incorrect shelf position