Whirlpool WGE555S0BB Use & Care Guide - Page 13

Convection Cooking (on some models) FUNCTION NUMBER OF RACKS USED Convection baking 1 Convection baking 2 Convection roasting 1 RACK POSITION(S) 3 2 and 4 1 or 2 Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4 when baking 2 racks of pizza. Stagger pizza so that the pizza on rack position 2 is toward the right side of the oven and the pizza on rack position 4 is toward the left side of the oven. Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks Baking Layer Cakes For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Bake function and rack positions 2 and 4. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Cook function Rack position Bake 2 and 4 Convect bake (on some models) 2 and 4 Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Light colored aluminum ■ Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. ■ Light golden crusts ■ Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish ■ Brown, crisp crusts ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly. ■ Use suggested baking time. ■ For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe. ■ Place rack in center of oven. Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans ■ Place in the bottom third of oven. ■ May need to increase baking time. ■ Little or no bottom browning Stainless steel ■ Light, golden crusts ■ Uneven browning ■ May need to increase baking time. Stoneware/Baking stone ■ Crisp crusts ■ Follow manufacturer's instructions. Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic ■ Brown, crisp crusts ■ May need to reduce baking temperatures slightly. Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER POSITION ON RACK OF PAN(S) 1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered. 3 or 4 Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. See illustrations for placement of layer cakes. Meat Thermometer A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meat thermometer. On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. Oven Vents A B Baking Cookies For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Bake function and rack positions 2 and 4. Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5.0 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. A. Upper oven vent B. Lower oven vent The oven vents release hot air and moisture from the ovens, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vents 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 vents. 13