Bosch HBL34 User manual

Built-In Ovens
Models:
HBL34, HBN34, HBL35, HBN35
BOSCH

Table of Contents
About This Manual ............................ 1
How This Manual is Organized ...................................... 1
Safety ...................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 2
Getting Started ............................... 6
Parts and Accessories ............................................ 6
Parts* ..................................................................... 6
Control* ........................................................ 9
Before Using the Oven for the First Time .............................. 9
Operation .................................. 10
About the Appliance ............................................. 10
Basic Features ................................................. 10
Setting the Clock ........................................................... 10
Setting the Cooking Mode and Temperature ...................................... 11
Heating Time Limitation ...................................................... 11
Timer .................................................................... 12
Special Features ................................................ 12
Fast Preheat .............................................................. 12
Cook Time ................................................................ 13
Customer Settings .......................................................... 14
Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance ......... 16
General Tips ................................................... 16
Bake ......................................................... 17
Convection Bake ................................................ 18
Pie ........................................................... 19
Pizza ......................................................... 20
Roast ......................................................... 21
Convection Roast ............................................... 21

Table of Contents Cont.
Broil .......................................................... 23
Convection Broil ................................................ 24
Proof ......................................................... 25
Warm ......................................................... 25
Cleaning and Maintenance .................... 26
Cleaning ...................................................... 26
Self-Clean ................................................................ 26
Avoid These Cleaners ....................................................... 26
Cleaning Guide ............................................................ 27
Maintenance ................................................... 28
Replacing an Oven Light ..................................................... 28
Removing the Oven Door .................................................... 28
Service .................................... 30
Before Calling Service ............................................ 30
Troubleshooting Chart ....................................................... 30
Data Plate ................................................................ 31
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY .................... 32
This Bosch Appliance is made by BSH
Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Questions?
1-800-944-2904
www.boschappliances.com
We look forward to hearing from you!

About This Manual
How This Manual is Organized
You can get the most out of your new oven by reading this manual from beginning
to end. This way, you will systematically get to know your appliance and become
familiar with its operation and features.
The manual consists of the following sections:
• The "Safety" section provides information on how to safely operate your oven.
• "Getting Started' introduces you to the oven components and features.
• The "Operation" section offers you step-by-step instructions on how to
operate your oven.
• In "Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance" you can find a list of many
common foods with the appropriate oven mode, temperature, rack position
and bake time. This section also provides you with several bakeware and
preparation tips.
• "Cleaning and Maintenance" provides you with information on how to clean
and care for the various oven parts.
• The "Service" section includes your warranty and do-it-yourself
troubleshooting tips.
• Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the "Safety"
section.
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Safety
Important Safety Instructions
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Proper Installation and
Maintenance
Fire Safety
WARNING:
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to
be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use.
These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire
and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety
precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.
Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for
easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to the Installation Instructions for
details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved
for outdoor use. See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in
or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not obstruct oven vents.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended
in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.
In the event of an error, the display flashes and beeps continuously, tf this happens
during self-clean, disconnect appliance from the power supply and call a qualified
technician.
In the event of an error, the display flashes and beeps continuously. Disconnect
appliance from the power supply and call a qualified technician.
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the appliance,
especially the oven bottom. Installing these liners may result in risk of electric shock
or fire.
If materials inside an oven should ignite, keep door closed. Turn off the appliance
and disconnect the circuit at the circuit breaker box.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Burn Prevention
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. For
example, never use the appliance for warming or heating the room. Never use the
appliance for storage.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish flames.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use
water on cooking fires.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily
accessible near the oven.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY tN THE EVENT OF A GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then
turn off the burner. EXERCISE CAUTION TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames
do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN--You may be burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet rags or towels--a violent steam explosion
will result.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a CLASS ABC extinguisher and you already know how
to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN --
Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of
an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or
let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials contact heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of
the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these surfaces are
oven vent openings, surfaces near these openings and oven doors.
Exercise caution when opening the appliance. Standing to the side, open the door
slowly and slightly to let hot air and/or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the
opening and make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After the release
of hot air and/or steam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut unless
necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
Do not heat or warm unopened food containers. Build-up of pressure may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Child Safety
Cleaning Safety
Use caution when cooking foods with high alcohol content (e.g. rum, brandy,
bourbon) in the oven. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures. There is a risk of
burning as the alcohol vapors may catch fire in the oven. Use only small quantities
of alcohol in foods, and open the oven door carefully.
Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the heating elements.
Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a
towel or other bulky cloth.
Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not
hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties,
scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the legal responsibility
of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe operation
of the appliance by qualified persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance,
especially a door, warming drawer or storage drawer. This can damage the
appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.
Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult.
Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or
not the appliance is in use.
CAUTION:
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above
an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach
items could be seriously injured.
Do not clean the appliance while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious
fumes when applied to a hot surface. Wet cloths or sponges can cause burns from
steam.
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Important Safety Instructions
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Cookware Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: The California Safe Drinking and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.
The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self-cleaning can
generate small amounts of Carbon Monoxide. The fiberglass insulation in self-clean
ovens gives off very small amounts of formaldehyde during the first several cleaning
cycles. California lists formaldehyde as a potential cause of cancer. Carbon
Monoxide is a potential cause of reproductive toxicity. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by:
1. Providing good ventilation when cooking with gas.
2. Providing good ventilation during and immediately after self-cleaning the oven.
3. Operating the unit according to the instructions in this manual.
When self-cleaning, confirm that the door locks and will not open. If the door does
not lock, do not run Self-Clean. Contact service.
Wipe out excessive spillage before self-cleaning the oven.
Birds have very sensitive respiratory systems. Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or
other rooms where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self-clean, fumes are
released that may be harmful to birds. Other kitchen fumes such as overheating
margarines and cooking oils may also be harmful.
Keep oven free from grease build up.
Do not place food directly on oven bottom.
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using cooking or roasting bags.
Do not clean parts or accessories in the self-clean oven.
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Getting Started
Parts and Accessories
Parts*
Control Panel
Convection Fan
Door Lock
Door Gasket
Door Hinge
_) Rack Position Guides
_2-_ with 6 Rack Positions
Oven Bottom
Oven Vent
* Picture shows double oven. Your appliance may vary slightly.
Cooling Fan The cooling fan runs during all cooking modes. The fan can be heard when it is
running, and warm air may be felt as it is released from the oven vent. The fan may
also run after the oven is off.
Oven Vent The oven vent is located at the bottom of the unit. Warm air may be released from
the vent before, during and after cooking. It is normal to see steam escaping from
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Convection Fan
Oven Bottom
Accessories
Note:
the vent, and condensation may collect in this area. This area may be warm when
the oven is in use. Do not block the vent, since it is important for air circulation.
The convection fan operates during all convection modes. When the oven is
operating in a convection mode, the fan turns off automatically when the door is
opened. The convection fan may also run during Fast Preheat and self-clean.
The oven bottom conceals the lower heating element. As a result the element is
protected from damage and spills.
Do not place food directly on the oven bottom.
WARNING:
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the
appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Flat Rack
Do not clean in the self-clean oven.
Broil Pan and Grid
Use for broiling and roasting. Do not clean
in the self-clean oven.
Inserting Rack
Flat Rack
CAUTION:
To avoid burns, place oven racks in desired positions before turning
oven on. Always use oven mitts when the oven is warm. tf a rack
must be moved while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts contact
hot heating elements.
CAUTION:
To avoid possible injury or damage to the appliance, ensure flat rack
is installed exactly per installation instructions and not backwards or
upside down.
The rack is designed with a stop so it will stop before coming completely out of the
oven and not tilt.
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Inserting Flat Rack into Oven:
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides.
2. Insert rack (see picture).
3. Tilt rack up to allow stop into rack
guide.
4. Bring rack to a horizontal position and
push the rest of the way in. Rack
should be straight and flat, not
crooked.
Removing Flat Rack from Oven:
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.
2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.
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Control* Upper Oven Lower Oven
Cooking Mode Cooking Mode
Dial Dial
Display Settings
Dial
*This is a double oven control panel. Your control panel may vary slightly.
Touchpads: You only have to press lightly on the touchpads to operate them. The
touchpads will not work if you press several of them at once, such as when cleaning
them.
imi
Temp
imi
Timer
Activates setting mode for the oven temperature. Activates
and exits Customer Settings menu.
Sets and displays the timer. Stops beep after time is up.
' _ ' Sets and displays the clock.
Clock
Cook Sets and displays the cook time.
Fast
imi
Light
' _ ' Switches to the upper oven in double oven models. Press
Upper before selecting or changing settings in the upper oven.
' _ ' Switches to the lower oven in double oven models. Press
Lower before selecting or changing settings in the lower oven.
Turns Fast Preheat on and off (not possible for all cooking
modes; not available for lower oven in double oven
models).
Turns oven light on or off. Not possible in self-clean mode.
Before Using the Oven for the First Time
Oven must be properly installed by a qualified technician before use.
Remove all packing materials from inside and outside the oven.
While cool, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and dry.
There may be a slight odor during first uses; this is normal and will disappear.
Optimum cooking results depend on proper cookware being used.
Read and understand all safety precautions and Use and Care Manual
information prior to operating.
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Operation
About the Appliance
Your new oven combines premium cooking results and simple operation.
The oven design has been optimized to improve heat distribution in the oven cavity.
The result is even browning, shorter cooking times and lower energy consumption.
Thanks to Self-Clean mode, hours of scrubbing into the darkest corners of the oven
is a thing of the past. The oven burns off soil simply and easily. All that is left to do is
to remove a few ashes from the oven when Self-Clean is done.
Clear labeling of the touch keys and knobs make operating the oven very easy. This
manual includes all instructions for operating the oven.
Please call us if you ever have any questions. Our telephone number is located at
the beginning of this manual. We welcome your comments and suggestions!
Basic Features
Setting the Clock This new oven includes time functions that require the current time to be set. It is
therefore important to set the clock first. The oven must be turned off in order to
access the menu.
The menu for setting the clock appears automatically after a power outage. In this
case, proceed directly to step 3.
To set the clock:
1. Turn the Cooking Mode dial to "Off".
2. Press Clock.
The time and the arrow next to Clock appear in the display:
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Clock
3. Use the Settings dial to set the current time.
4. Press Clock.
The arrow next to "Clock" disappears. The clock is now set and running.
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Setting the Cooking Mode
and Temperature
To set the Cooking Mode and Temperature:
1. Turn the Cooking Mode dial to the preferred cooking mode.
The default temperature and the arrow next to Temp appear in the display:
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Temp
Note:
Heating Time Limitation
.Turn the Settings dial to set the temperature.
The oven starts after a few seconds.
While the oven is preheating, either the current or programmed oven
temperature is displayed, depending on what is set in the Customer Settings.
Preheat monitor:
Shows the progress of the preheat process. When all five bars are
lit and buzzer sounds, preheat is complete. Some modes start with
all bars lit.
• Press Temp to switch between the programmed and current temperature.
• The temperature can always be changed when the arrow next to Temp is
illuminated. Press Temp to activate the arrow.
• In Broil mode, adjust the broil setting between 1 and 3 (1=low, 2=medium,
3=high).
• For double oven models, the particular oven must be selected before the
temperature can be changed. Press Upper or Lower to select an oven.
The maximum heating time is limited. If you forget to turn off the oven, it turns off
automatically after a set period of time (see table below), unless using Cook Time.
The maximum time allowed depends on the temperature:
Max. time allowed
Temperature in °F Temperature in °C without activity
100-200 30-120 24 hours
201-550 121-300 12 hours
Heating stops until a setting is changed.
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Timer To set the timer:
1. Press Timer.
The arrow and "Timer" appear in the display:
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Timer
Note:
Special Features
Fast Preheat
2. Turn the Settings dial to set the amount of time.
3. Press Timer.
The timer starts.
A beep sounds when the timer ends. Press Timer. The timer and beep signal are
canceled.
Press Timer to change a running timer and set a new time.
To cancel a running timer, set it to zero and confirm with Timer.
• The timer can be set for a maximum of 99:59 minutes (min:sec).
• The timer does not change when other settings are changed.
• The indicator on the display depends on what is set in the Customer Settings.
The standard display setting shows the clock while the timer is running. In this
case, press Timer to view the running timer.
The special features provide you with additional conveniences when cooking.
Learn more about these special features in the following sections:
• Fast Preheat
• Cook Time
Fast Preheat heats the oven quicker than standard preheat. It is available in the
upper oven for Bake, Roast, Pie, Convection Bake, Convection Roast and Pizza
modes.
To set Fast Preheat:
1. Set the cooking mode and temperature.
2. Press Fast Preheat.
Fast Preheat starts.
The oven heats up until it reaches the specified temperature. Then a beep sounds,
and "Fast Preheat" disappears from the display.
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Cook Time
Note: • The temperature must be set to at least 200 °F (100 °C) to use Fast Preheat.
• Fast Preheat can still be turned on even if the oven is already in use.
• Fast Preheat will NOT remain on if the cooking mode is changed after Fast
Preheat is started.
Use Cook Time to set the cook time for food. The oven turns off automatically at the
end of the programmed cook time.
CAUTION:
To maintain food safety, do not leave food in the oven for more than
one hour before or after cooking.
To set the Cook Time:
1. Set the cooking mode and temperature.
2. Press Cook Time.
"Cook Time", the corresponding arrow, and the default time (30 minutes)
appear in the display.
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Note:
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Time
Turn the Settings dial to change the default time as necessary.
The oven starts after a few seconds. The oven can also be started by pressing
Cook Time.
The oven turns off and a beep sounds at the end of the programmed time.
"End" will appear in the display. Open the oven door or turn the Cooking Mode
dial to "Off" position to turn off the beep sound.
• Cook Time can also be adjusted while the oven is running.
• Cook Time may be adjusted when the arrow next to Cook Time is lit.
• The maximum Cook Time setting is 23:59 hours.
• To cancel Cook Time, set it to zero.
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Customer Settings The Customer Settings menu is used to customize the oven settings.
The following settings can be adjusted:
Menu item Description Default
CSI: Clock Mode 12-hour or 24-hour display mode 12h
CS2: Buzzer Duration 1 = Short (10 seconds) 2
2 = Medium (2 minutes)
3 = Long (5 minutes)
CS3: Temperature Unit F = Fahrenheit F
C = Celsius
CS4: Displayed S
Temperature
CS5: Preferred Time 1
CS6: Buzzer at Each
Push of a Key
CS7: Oven
Temperature Offset
(for single and upper
ovens only)
CS8: Oven
Temperature Offset
(for lower ovens only)
Display during Preheat mode:
C = Current Temperature
S = Set Temperature
This is where the time displayed can be
adjusted if several times are running
simultaneously. To display the other
times, press the corresponding
touchpad.
1 = Clock is always displayed
2 = A running timer is always displayed
3 = A running cook time is always
displayed
Touchpad sound: Yes or No.
Sets the offset value. When an offset
value is selected, the actual oven
temperature is raised or lowered by this
value. This feature is useful if food is
consistently either too brown or too
light.
The range for changing the offset is
between +/- 35°F (+/- 19°C). The
temperature changes by 1° increments.
Sets the offset value. When an offset
value is selected, the actual oven
temperature is raised or lowered by this
value. This feature is useful if food is
consistently either too brown or too
light.
The range for changing the offset is
between +/- 35°F (+/- 19°C). The
temperature changes by 1° increments.
Yes
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To Change Settings:
The oven must be turned off with no timer running in order to access the "Customer
Settings" menu.
1. Press Temp for two seconds to access the Customer Settings menu.
The first menu item, CS1 = "Clock Mode", appears in the display:
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3. Use the settings dial to set the desired value.
Confirm by pressing Timer.
The next menu item, CS2 ="Setting of Buzzer Duration", appears in the
display.
Always set the values as described in steps 2 and 3. Press Temp to leave the
menu.
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Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance
General Tips
Pan Placement
Aluminum Foil
Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center of the oven. tf baking more
than one pan on a rack, allow at least 1" to 1 ½" of air space around the pan. When
baking four cake layers at the same time, stagger pans on two racks so that one pan
is not directly above the other.
WARNING:
Do not use aluminum foil or protective liners to line any part of the
appliance, especially the oven bottom. Installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Preheating the Oven
For Best Results
Baking Pans and Dishes
High Altitude Baking
• Place oven racks in desired position before heating the oven.
• Preheat the oven when using the Bake, Convection Bake, Pie, Pizza, and
Warm modes.
• Preheat is not used for Roast, Convection Roast, and Proof.
• Allow oven to preheat while preparing recipe ingredients or food items.
• Setting a higher temperature does not shorten preheat time.
• Once oven is preheated, place food in the oven as quickly as possible to
minimize the loss of heat and reduction of oven temperature.
• Use Fast Preheat to speed up preheating.
• Use the cooking recommendations as a guide.
• Open the door as briefly as possible to avoid temperature reduction.
• Use the interior oven light to view the food through the oven window rather than
opening the door frequently.
• Use the Timer to keep track of cooking times.
• Glass baking dishes absorb heat. Therefore, reduce oven temperature 25 °F
when baking in glass.
• Use pans that provide the desired browning. For tender, light, golden, brown
crusts, use light, anodized or shiny metal bakeware.
• Dark, rough or dull pans (nonstick or anodized) will absorb heat and result in a
browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommend reducing the
temperature 25 °F when using this type of pan. Follow manufacturers'
recommendations.
• Insulated cookie sheets or bakeware may increase the length of cooking time.
• Do not set broil pan or any other heavy object on the open oven door.
• Do not keep the empty broil pan in the oven during cooking as this changes
cooking performance. Store the broil pan outside the oven.
When cooking at high altitudes, recipes and cooking times will vary.
For accurate information, write the Extension Service, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521. There may be a cost for the guides.
Specify which high altitude food preparation guide you prefer: general
information, cakes, cookies, breads, etc.
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Condensation It is normal for a certain amount of moisture to evaporate from the food during
any cooking process. The amount depends on the moisture content of the food.
The moisture may condense on any surface cooler than the inside of the oven,
such as the control panel.
Bake
Tips:
_] Bake is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower
elements cycle to maintain the oven temperature.
The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to
casseroles. Refer to recipe or package directions for oven temperature and baking
time.
• Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.
• Baking time will vary with the size, shape and finish of the bakeware. Dark metal
pans or nonstick coatings will cook faster with darker results. Insulated
bakeware will lengthen the cook time for most foods.
• For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1-1½" space between
pans or dishes and oven walls.
• Eliminate heat loss from the oven by using the window to periodically check
food for aloneness instead of opening the door.
• If multiple racks are necessary, use a maximum of 2 racks. For cakes, use rack
positions 3 and 5. For cookies, use rack positions 1 and 4. _agger pans so that
one is not directly above the other (see graphic below). You may also consider
using a convection mode.
27" appliances: 30" appliances:
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