Viking F20288 - Manual (Page 4)

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Pan Placement Tips
•When using large (15” x 13” [38 cm x 33 cm]) flat pans or trays that
cover most of the rack, rack positions 2 or 3 produce the best results.
•Stagger pans in opposite directions when two racks and several pans
are used. No pan should be directly above another.
•Allow 1 1/2” to 2” (3.8 cm to 5.1 cm) of air space around all sides of
each pan for even air circulation.
•When baking on more
than one rack, it is
recommended to use the
2nd and 4th position for
more consistent even
baking.
Kitchen Equivalents and Metrics
Measure Equivalent Metric*
1 tablespoon 3 teaspoons 15 mL
2 tablespoons 1 ounce 30 mL
1 jigger 1 1/2 ounces 45 mL
1/4 cup 4 tablespoons 60 mL
1/3 cup 5 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. 80 mL
1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 125 mL
1 cup 16 tablespoons 250 mL
1 pint 2 cups 30 grams
1 pound 16 ounces 454 grams
2.21 pounds 35.3 ounces 1 kilogram
*Rounded for easier measuring
Natural Airflow Baking
This conventional baking/roasting is particularly suitable for dishes which
require a high temperature. Many cookbooks contain recipes to be
cooked in the conventional manner.
Preheating
Preheating the oven is not necessary when using temperatures below
250°F. When baking items which require temperatures above 250°F, it is
extremely important that you preheat the oven. For approximate preheat
times, see chart below.
Using Your Oven
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To Bake:
1. Arrange the oven racks in the desired position BEFORE heating the
oven. If cooking on two racks at the same time, use rack positions 2
and 4.
2. Turn the function selector to the desired temperature.
3. Press ignitor until a difference in tone is noted.
3. Place the food in the oven when preheated.
Baking Tips
•Make sure the oven racks are in the desired positions before you turn
the oven on.
•For best results, always preheat the oven.
•Do not open the oven door frequently during baking. If you must open
the door, the best time is during the last quarter of the baking time.
•Bake to shortest time suggested and check for doneness before adding
more time. For baked goods, a stainless steel knife placed in the center
of the product should come clean when done.
•Use good quality baking pans and sizes recommended in the recipe;
warped, dented, or burned pans should not be used.
•Shiny metal pans are preferred for baking items such as cakes, cookies,
and muffins because they produce light, golden crusts due to heat
being reflected by the metal.
•Glass pans may also be used for cake baking. Reduce the oven
temperature by 25 degrees when using a glass pan, but bake for the
same amount of time called for in the recipe.
•Pies are best baked in pans which absorb and hold heat. Glass, enamel,
dull-finished metal, and porcelain enamel finish give pies a golden
brown crust.
Approximate Preheat Time Temperature
4 1/2 mins. 250°F
6 mins. 300°F
7 1/2 mins. 350°F
9 mins. 400°F
Before You Use Your Oven
All gas ovens are wiped clean with solvents at the factory to remove any
visible signs of dirt, oil, and grease which may have remained from the
manufacturing process. Before starting to cook, clean the oven
thoroughly with hot soapy water.