Bosch HBL54 User Manual

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The Bake mode can be used to prepare a variety of food items, from pastries to 
casseroles. Refer to recipe or package directions for oven temperature and baking 
time.

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Preheat the oven if the recipe recommends it.

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Baking time will vary with the size, shape and finish of the bakeware. Dark metal 
pans or nonstick coatings will cook faster with darker results. Insulated 
bakeware will lengthen the cook time for most foods.

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For best results, bake food on a single rack with at least 1–1½" space between 
pans or dishes and oven walls.

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Eliminate heat loss from the oven by using the window to periodically check 
food for doneness instead of opening the door.

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If multiple racks are necessary, use a maximum of 2 racks. For cakes use rack 
positions 3 and 5. For cookies use rack positions 1 and 4. Stagger pans so that 
one is not directly above the other (see graphic below). You may also consider 
using a convection mode.

The Convection Bake mode is well suited for cakes, bar cookies and breads to take 
advantage of the bottom heat, yielding a better crust on baked items. The benefits of 
Convection Bake include:

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Slight decrease in cook time.

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Higher volume (yeast items rise higher).

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Bake is cooking with dry, heated air. Both the upper and lower 
elements cycle to maintain the oven temperature.

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Convection Bake is similar to Bake. Heat comes from the upper 
and lower heating elements. The main difference in convection 
baking is that the heat is circulated throughout the oven by the 
convection fan.