I tried baking brownies in the oven, but it burned the top and left the inside uncooked. I baked it on the lower rack. Any ideas why this happened?
64417
I've baked brownies in this oven several times and the results are perfect. I used an 8 by 8 square pan on the lower rack. I followed the box instructions with no problem.
64418
I've never baked any kind of pastries in mine so I can't help you with that. Did you read the recipe book that came with the unit?
64419
I never had any luck baking in this oven. Same problems you're having, especially with breads and cakes. Chicken, pork chops, roasts, and fish work best. With bread, I had to do some trial and error with the time and also do the last five minutes after turning the loaf upside down to complete the baking.
64420
Your experience highlights one major flaw in the marketing of the Fagor 12 quart oven. No detailed information on temperature and other cooking requirements. In all honesty my experience has been through trial and error. Fagor's main competitor in the US is Nuwave. Their oven has much more specific directions on cooking procedures. I would suggest you contact Fagor on their customer support number in the manual and query their food prepartion rep. Sorry I can't help you with more specific information but I can thorougly sympathize with your experience as it mirrors my experiences too. When I do get satisfactory results I note the rack/temperture/time in a notebook that I keep near the oven for future reference. Good luck!
64421
If you use this oven the best way to do it is use 3 eggs and cook it 200 degrees for 100 minutes and It said this on a u-tube video! You might have to cook it a little longer for a glass pan it said three eggs will make not burn and fluff up soft!
2198642
I have noticed browning at the bottom of mine, as well, although I have had it for several months now and use it regularly. I first noticed it after food I was making still smelled like the broccoli and I wasn't making broccoli. I checked the reservoir and noticed burnt-looking brownish residue. I tried to clean it using a bottle brush with the sponge-tip; it helped but did not get it all off. I have watched very carefully and have not noticed any impact on the food (no discoloration, flakes, or change in taste). I am VERY PLEASED with the Freshfoods Cook-n-Blend Baby Food Maker!!
542276
The cookies do brown but you have a better control of how brown you want them to get. I have used Airbake cookie sheets for years and I have never burned a cookie yet. I do start at the suggested baking time for the recipe and adjust it to the depth of color I want them to get.
604584
Yes, it bakes well. But as I mentioned in my original review I cover the pie crust for half of the time it's in the oven so it doesn't burn. Brownies I put on the lowest rack so the top doesn't get over cooked. It's still a toaster oven and although it is very big, the heating element is still closer than a regular oven. It bakes beautifully but you still have to take precautions that you don't have to take with a regular oven.
1237570
The bottom part of the oven really browns stuff. We bake cookies, all kinds of appetizers and small pies. It really works well.
745110
I have found stainless to brown very nicely. Aluminum is more porous and sticks worse in some cases. I am presuming you are referring to aluminum as opposed to stainless steel. If you try to brown with flour this will cause sticking with either one. Use your rack after browning and add your thickening of a flour mixture after everything else is done and simmer for about 10 more minutes so you will not have the raw taste of flour. Enjoy your cooker.
940162
The brownies come out perfectly.Remember to have your oven at the right temp. and do not over bake Jean
1382746
I have the same question, because I have been just using the drip/bake pan that came with the box and it was bowing when I was using the convection oven but eventually came back to normal shape. This worries me that it's not made to withstand the heat. I'll let you know if I find anything.
381187
Yeah, that's why they encourage you to do so outdoors.. I don't know if there's something wrong with mine, but it takes a very long time to bake the moisture out of it. I've left it in for 5-6 hours and it's still full of moisture (maybe it's a FL problem??)
451646
No. I've always baked in them with no special considerations. Just be careful not to cook on the top or bottom oven racks. The bottom will burn, or the top will brown too quickly. Most recipes should say middle of oven.
774255
I spray both sides of the dividers before I put them in the pan. Then after cooking, I let the brownies cool for about 15 minutes. The dividers come out fine. I've never had an issue.
1330787
No because whatever is put in the pan cooks fast. Tried doing buscits and the bottom burned. It does not matter how low you set the oven.
1539327
I would try elevating the turkey or it won't get brown. I have used bunched up foil in the bottom of the pan. Then follow instructions on the turkey packaging. Good luck.
1833634
I needed to know the same thing. By looking at the Brown Sugar Bear "Bun Warmer" description (same brand also sold on Amazon) I found instructions for heating in the oven. So I figured that would work for drying the Brown Sugar Bear to use for keeping my crackers crisp. I followed these instructions: "heat the bear in the oven @ 250 degrees for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely before placing it in a sealed container with the crackers, etc". It works like a charm! For keeping bread warm, heat the same way then immediately place the heated bear/s in the bottom of a lined serving basket or stoneware dish & place bread on top. I didn't find anything about this being microwave safe. I needed to know the same thing. By looking at the Brown Sugar Bear "Bun Warmer" description (same brand also sold on Amazon) I found instructions for heating in the oven. So I figured that would work for drying the Brown Sugar Bear to use for keeping my crackers crisp. I followed these instructions: "heat the bear in the oven @ 250 degrees for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely before placing it in a sealed container with the crackers, etc". It works like a charm! For keeping bread warm, heat the same way then immediately place the heated bear/s in the bottom of a lined... » Read More I needed to know the same thing. By looking at the Brown Sugar Bear "Bun Warmer" description (same brand also sold on Amazon) I found instructions for heating in the oven. So I figured that would work for drying the Brown Sugar Bear to use for keeping my crackers crisp. I followed these instructions: "heat the bear in the oven @ 250 degrees for 10 minutes. Let it cool completely before placing it in a sealed container with the crackers, etc". It works like a charm! For keeping bread warm, heat the same way then immediately place the heated bear/s in the bottom of a lined serving basket or stoneware dish & place bread on top. I didn't find anything about this being microwave safe. « Show Less
794969
Never had that problem... use it mainly for cookies, which requires a preheated oven. No problems
849539
Yes, brownies are especially 'sensitive' to the heat transferred by the insert so check them at least five minutes before you expect them to be ready. Even a cake mix cooks more quickly but comes out beautifully!
2148879
If you have an electric oven you will over brown with non-stick coated cookware. Because the dark color absorbs more heat than light colored. That's why putting a cookie sheet underneath will help by deflecting and causing more even heating.