14Baking Layer Cakes on Two RacksFor best results when baking cakes on 2 racks with or withoutconvection (on some models), use racks 2 and 5. Place the cakeson the rack as shown.BAKEWARETo cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow2" (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use thefollowing chart as a guide.BakewareThe bakeware material affects cooking results. Followmanufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware sizerecommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.Meat ThermometerOn models without a temperature probe, use a meatthermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, arecooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internaltemperature, not appearance, should be used to determinedoneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with thisappliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meatthermometer.Oven VentThe oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, andshould not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the ventwill cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaningresults. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could meltor burn near the oven vent.BakeThe BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating foods.During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycleon and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.To Bake:Before baking, position racks according to the “PositioningRacks and Bakeware” section.For baking, allow the range to preheat before placing food in theoven.1. Press BAKE.2. Select the oven temperature using the Quickset pads.OREnter the desired temperature using the number pads. Thetemperature can be set from 170°F (80°C) to 550°F (288°C) in5°F (1° in Celsius) increments.3. Press ENTER to set.After 3 seconds, the oven will begin to preheat. “BAKE” and“PREHEAT” will appear in the display along with “100°”(“38°” in Celsius) or the actual oven temperature, whichever ishigher.The temperature in the display will increase in 1° incrementsuntil the oven reaches the preset temperature. Allow about15 minutes for the oven to preheat.NUMBEROF PAN(S)POSITION ON RACK1 Center of rack.2 Side by side or slightly staggered.3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure thatno bakeware piece is directly over another.BAKEWARE/RESULTSRECOMMENDATIONSLight coloredaluminum■ Light golden crusts■ Even browning■ Use temperature and timerecommended in recipe.Dark aluminum andother bakeware withdark, dull and/ornonstick finish■ Brown, crispcrusts■ May need to reduce bakingtemperatures slightly.■ Use suggested baking time.■ For pies, breads and casseroles,use temperature recommended inrecipe.■ Place rack in center of oven.Insulated cookiesheets or bakingpans■ Little or no bottombrowning■ Place in the bottom third of oven.■ May need to increase baking time.Stainless steel■ Light, goldencrusts■ Uneven browning■ May need to increase baking time.Stoneware/Bakingstone■ Crisp crusts■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.Ovenproofglassware, ceramicglass or ceramic■ Brown, crispcrusts■ May need to reduce bakingtemperatures slightly.A. Oven ventBAKEWARE/RESULTSRECOMMENDATIONSA