Whirlpool WGE555S0BB Use & Care Guide - Page 14
Baking, Broiling, To Bake, To Broil Using Hi/Low Temperature Settings
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Baking Before baking, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ If only one oven is to be used, that oven will preheat more quickly. ■ Allow at least ½" (1.3 cm) between the baking pan or casserole and the top element in the upper oven. Loaf, angel food or bundt pans are not recommended in the upper oven. ■ When preheating with a baking/pizza stone inside the upper oven, do not set oven above 450°F (232°C). Food cooked using a baking stone may need to be removed early. ■ On some models, the convection fan may operate during preheating or during the bake cycle. ■ The back part of the lower oven bake element will not glow red during baking. This is normal. ■ Use only 1 rack in the upper oven. To Bake: 1. Press BAKE for the desired oven. "BAKE" will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending on oven selection), and "350°F (175°C)" will be displayed. "Set temp or" will scroll in the selected oven text area, followed by "Push START." 2. Use the number keypad to enter the desired temperature. NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by using the number keypad to enter the new temperature and then pressing START for the desired oven. Changing the temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect performance. 3. (Optional) If a Set Cooking Time is desired, press COOK TIME. Use the number keypad to enter the desired time. "Push START" will scroll in the selected oven text area. 4. Press START for the desired oven. If only one oven is used, "Rapid preheating for single rack. Press START to preheat for multi rack baking." will appear. If no change is made, "Preheating for single rack baking" will appear in the display. "Rapid preheating for single rack baking" will scroll in the selected oven text area. "Preheating" remains in the text area until the set temperature is reached. See "Preheating" in the "Oven Use" section for more information. If multi-rack baking is desired, START for the desired oven should be pressed again and "Standard preheat for multi rack baking. Press START to preheat for single rack baking." will appear in the display, followed by "Preheating for multi rack baking." 5. When the preheat cycle is complete, insert food. "Insert food for one rack baking" or "Insert food for multirack baking" will appear in the selected oven text area. "Bake" will scroll in the selected oven text area until CANCEL for the desired oven is pressed. 6. Place food in the oven when the preheat tone sounds. 7. Press CANCEL for the desired oven when finished. 8. Remove food from the oven. NOTE: If a Set Cooking Time is to be used when only one oven is used, increase the cook time by 10 minutes. If a Set Cooking Time is to be used when both ovens are used or multi-rack baking in the lower oven, increase the cook time by 15 minutes. When the Set Cooking Time expires, the oven(s) will turn off. Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures. ■ For best results, use the lower oven and a broiler pan with grid (not provided). They are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See "Assistance or Service" section to order. ■ 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 avoid curling. ■ Select HI/550°F (288°C) broil for most broiling. Select LO/450°F (232°C) broil for low-temperature broiling of longer cooking foods such as poultry to avoid overbrowning. ■ 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. Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. Preheat the oven for 5 minutes for either the upper or lower oven. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the broil stop position (about 4" [10.0 cm]) to ensure proper broiling temperature. NOTE: Broiling with the oven door closed is possible, but broiling with the oven door open to the broil stop position ensures optimal performance. To Broil Using Hi/Low Temperature Settings: 1. Press BROIL for the desired oven. "BROIL" will scroll in the selected oven text area, and "HI" will be displayed. After 3 seconds, "Set temp or" will scroll in the upper text area, followed by "Push START." 2. Press "1" on the keypad for the High broil setting, or press "2" for the Low broil setting. 3. Press START for the desired oven. "Broiling" will scroll in the upper text area and remains there. "BROIL" will scroll in the selected oven text area once the set temperature is reached and remains there until CANCEL for the desired oven is pressed. IMPORTANT: Remember to preheat the oven for 5 minutes to ensure optimal performance. NOTE: The broil temperature may be changed at any time by pressing "1" on the keypad for the High broil setting or pressing "2" for the Low broil setting and then pressing START for the desired oven. Changing the temperature once food is placed in the oven could affect performance. 4. Place food in oven following the recommendations in the Broiling Chart. Close oven door to broil stop position. 5. Press CANCEL for the desired oven when finished. 6. 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