Whirlpool GBS277PDS Use and Care Guide - Page 9

1. Upper oven 2. Oven vent 3. Lower oven The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. 1 / Press START/ENTER. A preheat time will count down and "PrE" will appear on the oven display if the actual oven temperature is under 170°F (75°C). When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (75°C), the timer will continue counting down.The temperature setting can be changed any time after pressing START/ENTER. When the set temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will sound. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking. Preheating After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. "PrE" and the time countdown will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ. Waiting an additional ten minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking soda and eggs. 1. Broil element 2. Bake element ACCUBAKE ® Temperature Management System (on some models) The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on, the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. If the oven door is opened during baking and roasting, the bake and broil elements will turn off immediately. They will come back on once the door is closed. To Bake or Roast: 1. On double oven models only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. Close oven door. The display will show "door" and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when baking and roasting. 2. Press BAKE. Press the TEMP "up" or "down" arrow pad to enter a temperature other than 350°F (175°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C). 1. Broil element Broiling uses direct radiant heat from the broil element to cook food. During broiling, the broil element cycles on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature. If the oven door is opened during broiling, the broil element will turn off immediately and come back on once the door is closed. • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke. • For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning. • Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling. • Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned. • After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.