Cooking Guide (30" Oven)
FOOD TYPE
Baked Goods
Layer cakes, sheet cakes,
bundt cakes, muffins, quick
breads on a Single Rack
Layer cakes* on Multiple Racks
Chiffon cakes (angel food)
Cookies, biscuits, scones on a
Single Rack
Cookies, biscuits, scones on
Multiple Racks
Beef & Pork
Hamburgers
Steaks & Chops
Roasts
Poultry
Whole chicken
Bone-in chicken breasts, legs,
thighs
Boneless chicken breasts
Whole turkey
Turkey breast
Fish
Casseroles
Frozen Convenience Foods
Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers on
a Single Rack
Pizza, french fries, tator tots,
chicken nuggets, appetizers on
Multiple Racks
*When baking four cake layers at a time, use racks 2
and 4. Place the pans as shown so that one pan is not
directly above another.
Cook food thoroughly to help protect against food
borne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations for food safety can be found at
www.IsItDoneYet.gov. Make sure to use a food
thermometer to take food temperatures.
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RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
MODE(S)
RACK POSITION(S)
Traditional Bake
Traditional Bake
Traditional Bake
Traditional Bake
Convection Bake Multi
Broil Hi
Broil Hi
Convection Roast
Convection Roast
Broil Hi
Broil Lo
Traditional Bake
Convection Bake 1
Rack
Broil Lo
Traditional Bake
Convection Bake 1
Rack
Convection Roast
Convection Roast
Broil Lo
Convection Bake 1
Rack
Traditional Bake
Convection Bake 1
Rack
Traditional Bake
Convection Bake Multi
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
3
Extension rack in higher position if used. Ensure
2 and 4
1
3
2 and 4
Extension rack position 4 for 2 racks, 1 for 3
1, 3 and 5
Use the extension rack and use a broil pan; move
food down for more doneness/less searing. Watch
5
center food below the broil heating element.
Use a broil pan; Move food down for more
doneness/less searing. Watch food closely when
5
Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
2 or 3
2 or 3
Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
1
If breaded or coated in sauce avoid Broil Hi modes.
Broil skin side down first. Watch food closely when
3
center food below the broil heating element.
Move food down for more doneness/less searing
and up for greater searing/browning when broiling.
3
1 or 2
Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
2 or 3
Use a low sided pan such as a broil pan.
5 (1/2 thick or less)
4 (>1/2 inch)
3
3
2 and 4
Use shiny cookware.
adequate airflow (see illustration below).
Use shiny cookware.
Use shiny cookware.
racks. Ensure adequate airflow.
the broil heating element.
Preheating is not necessary.
below the broil heating element.
center food below the broil heating element.
Use shiny cookware.
Use shiny cookware.
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