Whirlpool RBD245PDT Use and Care Guide - Page 9

Oven Vent 1 II I1_ ' II 3 *. 1. Upperoven 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 cimulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. Baking and Roasting 3. 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 (77°C). When the actual oven temperature reaches 170°F (77°C), the timer will continue counting down.The temperature setting can be changed any time after pressingSTART/ENTER. When an appropriate temperature is reached, if enabled, one tone will sound. 4. Press UPPER OFF, LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking. Broiling and CustomBroiling 2 I. Broil element 2. Bake element ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System The ACCUBAKE system electronically regulates the oven heat levels dudng 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. If the oven door is opened dudng baking and roasting, the broil element will turn off immediately and the bake element will turn off in 2 minutes. They will come back on once the door is closed. To Bake or Roast: Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. 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 ifthe 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 (177°C). The bake range can be set between 170°F and 5gOlF (77°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. To Broil: Before broilingor custom broiling,position the rack according to the BroilingChart. Positionfood on the grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe. Close the door. 1. On double oven models only,press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN. 2. Press CUSTOM BROIL. 3. Press START/ENTER. The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off. 4. Press UPPER OFE LOWER OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking. 9