Bake is used to prepare foods such as pastries, breads and casseroles.
The oven can be programmed to bake at any temperature from 200 °F (93 °C) to 500 °F (260 °C).
If using a temperature lower than 400 8 (204 7), preheat the oven for 15 minutes for baking.
If using a temperature higher than 400 8 (204 7), preheat the oven for 20 minutes for baking.
Turn the oven mode knob to select a temperature from 200 °F to 500 °F.
When cooking is complete, turn the oven mode knob to the OFF position.
Baking time and temperature will vary depending on the characteristics, size, and shape of the baking pan used.
Check for food doneness at the minimum recipe time.
Use metal bakeware (with or without a nonstick finish), heatproof glass-ceramic, ceramic or other bakeware recommended for oven use.
Dark metal pans or nonstick coatings will cook food faster with more browning. Insulated bakeware will slightly lengthen the cooking time for most foods.
The oven bottom has a porcelain-enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the rack below the rack you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain-enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately.