Whirlpool GBD309PVS Owners Manual - Page 10

It is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. Close the door. 1. On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right cavity symbol is the lower oven. 2. Press BROIL. Once for maxi, twice for econo. Press the number pads to enter a temperature other than 500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C). 3. Press START. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off. 4. Press OFF/CANCEL for the respective oven when finished cooking. BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil elements, rack position 4 is recommended. For diagram, see the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. A temperature of 500°F (260°C) is recommended. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. FOOD COOK TIME (in minutes) Beef Steak 1" to 1¹⁄₄" (2.5 cm to 3 cm) thick medium-rare medium well-done 12-14 14-16 18-22 Pork Pork chops 1" (2.5 cm) thick medium 16-18 Lamb Lamb chops 1" (2.5 cm) thick medium-rare medium 10-12 11-13 Ground Meats Ground beef, pork or lamb patties 2 cm) thick well-done 16-18 Chicken Chicken bone-in pieces (2" to 2¹⁄₂" [5 cm to 6.3 cm]) boneless pieces (4 oz., [113 g]) 25-35 12-15 Fish Fish ¹ ₂" to ³⁄₄" (1.25 to 2 cm) thick 6-9 *Place up to 12 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid. Convection Cooking (on some models) In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads. Most foods can be cooked by lowering cooking temperatures 25°F to 50°F (14°C to 28°C), and cooking time can be shortened by as much as 30 percent, especially for large turkeys and roasts. ■ It is important not to cover foods with lids or aluminum foil so that surface areas remain exposed to the circulating air, allowing browning and crisping. ■ Keep heat loss to a minimum by opening the oven door only when necessary. ■ Choose cookie sheets without sides and roasting pans with lower sides to allow air to move freely around the food. ■ Test baked goods for doneness a few minutes before the minimum cooking time with a method such as using a toothpick. WARNING Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe. Do not touch broil element. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. ■ Use a meat thermometer or the temperature probe (on some models) to determine the doneness of meats and poultry. Convection Bake (on some models) A A. Convection element (hidden) and fan The convection element is hidden in the rear panel of the oven cavity, and assisted by the convection fan, provides balanced, efficient heating. Convection baking can be used for baking delicate cakes and pastries, as well as foods on multiple racks. It is helpful to stagger items on the racks to allow a more even flow of heat. If the oven is full, extra cooking time may be needed. When cooking an oven meal with several different types of foods, be sure to select recipes that require similar temperatures. Cookware should sit in the oven with at least 1" (2.5 cm) of space between the cookware and the sides of the oven. 10