Whirlpool WFE905C0ES Use & Care Guide - Page 11

Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. Racks ■ Position racks before turning on the oven. ■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them. ■ Make sure racks are level. To position a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide. 5 4 3 2 1 The oven has 5 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table. Flat Rack Position Type of Food 5 Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks 4 Broiled meats, poultry, fish 3 Most baked goods, casseroles 2 Roasted meats 1 Large roasts or poultry For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use rack position 5. Side 1 should cook for approximately 2½ to 3½ minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 for regular baking. 2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 4. Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks Baking Layer Cakes For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 4 with the Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Split Oven Rack (On Some Models) Split-Rack with Removable Insert The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split-rack. The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack. A B A. Split-rack B. Removable insert If you would like to purchase a split-rack, one may be ordered. See "Accessories" section to order. To Use Racks: 1. Place a full rack in the lower section of the oven and position the split-rack above it. 2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack. 3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack. 4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack. 5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items. A B A. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack. B. Large item placed on the right side of full-rack Oven Vent Baking Cookies For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 4 with Convect Bake. The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. 11