Whirlpool WFE775H0HV Owners Manual - Page 12

Frozen Bake™ Technology Frozen Bake™ Technology can be used to cook prepackaged frozen food without needing to preheat the oven and without overbrowning the food. There are six preprogrammed food options to choose from: Pizza, Lasagna, Nuggets, Fries, Pie, and Meals. Frozen Bake™ Technology has been designed to work specifically with these foods and should only be used for these foods. When using Frozen Bake™ Technology, it is important that you follow all the manufacturer's instructions including venting, stirring, or placing on a baking sheet to ensure a good result. When cooking frozen meals, cook items that provide instructions for cooking in a conventional oven. Place your dish in the middle of the oven and bake one package at a time. Use the recommended temperature and maximum recommended time from the package. A tone will alert you to check the food for doneness before the cook time is completed and again at the end of the cook time. The display will prompt you to add the cook time or end the cycle. Broiling When broiling, preheat the oven for 2 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature. Changing the temperature when custom broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use rack 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section for more information. ■■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the "Accessories" section for more information. NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Convection Baking and Roasting (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. With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a temperature 25°F (15°C) lower than in a standard thermal oven and cooking time can be shortened by up to 30%. During convection baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature while the fan circulates the hot air. If the oven door is opened during convection baking or roasting, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed. 12 Proofing Bread Proofing bread prepares the dough for baking by activating the yeast. Follow the recipe directions as a guide. Proof should be used for fresh dough, thawed dough, and for the first and second rise. To Proof: Before first proofing, place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with wax paper, coated with shortening. Place on rack guide 2 and close the oven door. NOTE: If the temperature of the oven is greater than 120°F (49°C), "Oven Cooling" will be displayed until the temperature is less than 120°F (49°C). 1. Press PROOF. 2. Press START. Let the dough rise until nearly doubled in size. Proofing time may vary depending on dough type and quantity. 3. Press CANCEL when finished proofing. Before second proofing, shape the dough, place it in baking pan(s), and cover loosely. Follow the same placement and control steps above. Before baking, remove the cover. NOTE: If the oven temperature is greater than 120°F (49°C), the display will indicate "Oven Cooling" until the temperature is below 120°F (49°C). Cook Time (on some models) WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. To Set a Timed Cook: 1. Press BAKE. The Bake indicator light will light up. 2. Use the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time indicator light will light up. 4. Use the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press the Start keypad. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and "End" will appear on the display. 6. Press the Cancel keypad to clear the display. To Set a Delayed Timed Cook: Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. 1. Press BAKE. 2. Use the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time indicator light will light up. 4. Use the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press DELAY START. The Delay indicator light will light up. 6. Use the number keypads to enter the time of day to start. 7. Press the Start keypad. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1 through 7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and "End" will appear on the display. 8. Press the Cancel keypad to clear the display.