Whirlpool WFE975H0H Owners Manual - Page 12

OVEN Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off by the oven. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Aluminum Foil For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use a flat rack in rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21/2 to 31/2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling. * If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration. IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner. For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely. 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. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 The oven has seven positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table. Flat Rack Position* 7 6 3 or 4 2 1 Type of Food Broiling/searing meats, hamburgers, steaks Broiled meats, poultry, fish Most baked goods, casseroles, frozen foods Roasted meats Large roasts or poultry A B A. Ends of rack in position 3 B. Food in position 2 IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure. Multiple Rack Cooking Two-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions two and five or three and six. Two-rack (convection): Use rack positions two and five or three and six. Three-rack (convection): Use rack positions two and seven and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position five. Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on Two Racks Baking Layer Cakes For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use the Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 5, and a flat rack in rack position 2. If you do not have 2 flat racks, use a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 6. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Keep at least 3" (7.6 cm) of space between the front of the racks and the front cakes. Baking Cookies For best results when baking cookies on two racks, use the Convection Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 6, and a flat rack in rack position 3. If you do not have two flat racks, use a flat rack in rack position 2 and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 6. If you do not have Convection Bake, use the standard Bake function. 12