Should bread be baked in the middle of the oven?
Chef's answer
Bottom rack: The oven's heating element is on the bottom, so if you want to brown the underside of a dish (like pizza, bread, or a pie), move the rack to its lowest position, because it'll be closest to the source of heat. Middle rack: Generally, this is the safe spot for making sure food is cooked evenly.
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Convection Bake is best for browning, roasting, and quick baking. The convection bake circulates air, which results in a steady, dry temperature. This means that foods will cook faster and the surface of foods will be dry. ... For cakes, we recommend using your regular bake mode.
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The tempered or "safety glass" in ovens made by a wide variety of companies have been exploding in homes across the country. ... The company admitted the glass on a range can suddenly shatter if it's been damaged before, adding the glass might not shatter until long after the damage was done - even months later.
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Last, but certainly not least, the self-cleaning feature can present a fire hazard. Even if you've removed all the larger food particles, you'll likely have grease or cooking oil splatters and spills to burn off. ... A word of advice: If your oven does catch on fire during the clean cycle, don't try to put it out..
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