Maytag W10224167A - Manual (Page 6)

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Bakeware
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent
will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking results. Do not
set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the
oven vent.
Baking
Before baking, position racks according to the “Positioning
Racks and Bakeware” section.
Preheating:
Preheating is necessary for proper baking results. It is not
necessary for roasting. Allow the oven to heat until the desired
oven temperature is reached, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Selecting a temperature higher than desired will not preheat the
oven any faster. Preheating at a higher temperature may have a
negative effect on baking results.
To Bake or Roast:
To turn the oven on, both the Oven Temperature and Selector
knobs must be set. The oven will not operate if the Selector knob
is left in the OFF position.
To turn the oven off, turn both knobs to the OFF position.
To set the oven for baking or roasting:
1. Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature
and the Selector knob to BAKE.
2. Allow the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. The indicator
light, located below the knob, will turn off when the oven
reaches the preset temperature.
3. Place the food in the center of the oven.
4. When finished, turn the Oven Temperature knob and Selector
knob to OFF.
5. Remove food from the oven.
Double Wall Oven - Lower Oven
The lower oven is equipped with only a bake element. For best
results, use the upper oven for delicate cooking such as cakes,
cookies, biscuits or pies. Use either oven for non-critical types of
cooking such as meats or casseroles.
Broiling is done in the upper oven.
To set the lower oven for baking or roasting:
1. Turn the Lower Oven knob to the desired temperature setting.
NOTE: The Selector knob is not used with the lower oven.
2. Allow the oven to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes. The indicator
light, located below the knob, will turn off when the oven
reaches the preset temperature.
3. Place the food in the center of the oven.
4. When finished, turn the Lower Oven knob to OFF.
5. Remove food from the oven.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS
Light colored
aluminum
■ Light golden crusts
■ Even browning
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum and
other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
■ Use suggested baking time.
■ For pies, breads and casseroles,
use temperature recommended in
recipe.
■ Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■ Little or no bottom
browning
■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
crusts
■ Uneven browning
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware/Baking
stone
■ Crisp crusts
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
glass or ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
A. Control panel
B. Oven vent
C. Oven door
B
A
C