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USING THE OVEN
BAKE
BAKE is used to prepare foods such as pastries, breads
and casseroles. The oven can be programmed to bake at
any temperature from 170°F (77°C) to 550°F (288°C). The
default temperature is 350°F (177°C).
Setting the BAKE function (example, 375°F):
1. Press BAKE.
2. Set the oven temperature (Press 3, 7 and 5).
3. Press START.
PREHEATING and 100˚ will appear in the display. As the
oven preheats, the temperature will increase by 5 degrees
increments. Once the oven reaches its set temperature, a
tone will sound and the oven light will flash on and off.
PREHEATING
Place the food in the oven after preheating.
Preheating is necessary for better cooking results.
4. When cooking is finished, press the CLEAR OFF
button.
5. Remove food from the oven.
To change the Bake Temperature while cooking
(example changing from 375°F to 425°F):
1. Press BAKE.
2. Set the oven temperature (Press 4, 2 and 5).
3. Press START.
NOTE
• During oven operation, it is possible that the oven
cooling fan will operate to cool the control panel.
This is normal operation.
• It is normal for the air from the cooling fan to be
hot during oven use, and it will remain warm until
the oven is cooled.
Tips for baking
Follow the recipe or convection food directions for
baking temperature, time and rack position. Baking time
and temperature will vary depending on the ingredients,
size, and shape of the baking pan used.
• For best results, food should be baked on a single rack
with at least 1" to 1
1
/
" of air space between the pans
2
and oven walls.
• Check for doneness at the minimum time.
• Use metal bakeware (with or without a nonstick finish),
heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic or other bakeware
recommended for oven use.
• Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook faster
with more browning. Insulated bake ware will slightly
lengthen the cooking time for most foods.
NOTE
When using an oven thermometer in the oven
cavity, temperatures may di er from the actual set
oven temperature.