Siemens HE2415C - Manual (Page 17)

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Preheating
Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.
Preheating is necessary for good results when baking
cakes, cookies, pastry and breads. When using the probe
preheating is not recommended. Setting a higher
temperature does not shorten preheat time. Place oven
racks in proper position before preheating. A beep will
confirm that the oven is preheated and the selected oven
temperature will be displayed.
Rack Position
(see graphic at right for further details)
RACK 6 (highest position) – Use for melting cheese,
broiling thin foods.
RACK 5 – Use for broiling most meats, toasting bread.
RACK 4 – Use for broiling thicker meats.
RACK 3 – Use for most baked goods when baking on one
rack, such as on a cookie sheet or baking pan, cakes,
frozen convenience foods, biscuits, brownies, muffins.
RACK 2 – Used for pies, casseroles, breads, bundt or
pound cakes, small roasts or poultry.
RACK 1 (lowest position) – Use for angel food cake, large
roasts, turkey.
Multiple Rack Cooking - Pan Placement
Rack Position
Multiple Rack Cooking
When using multiple racks, follow the placement
recommendations below.
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5. The rack in position
2 can be a full extension rack if desired.
Pan Placement
Baking results are better if pans are placed in the center
of the oven. If 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.
See graphic at right.
Three rack: (for convection bake): Use positions 1, 3 and
6.
One Rack
Two Racks
Baking Pans
Glass baking dishes absorb heat, therefore reduce oven
temperature 25°F when baking in glass.
Shiny, smooth metal reflects heat resulting in lighter,
more delicate browning.
Dark, rough or dull pans will absorb heat resulting in
browner, crisper crust. Some manufacturers recommend
reducing temperature 25° F when using this type of pan.
Follow manufacturer recommendations. Use glass or
dark metal pans for pies.
Insulated baking pans may increase the length of the
recommended baking time.
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Many factors affect cooking performance.
Always check food for doneness before serving.
CAUTION:
Oven