Whirlpool WOC95EC0A Owners Manual 1 - Page 7
Oven Vent, Baking and Roasting, Broiling
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Baking Layer Cakes on 1 Rack Place the cakes on the rack as shown. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking. 2-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2 and 5 for convection baking. Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 5 with the Bake function. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Baking Cookies on 2 Racks For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 5 with the Convection Bake function. 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 of Pan(s) 1 2 3 or 4 Position on Rack Center of rack Side by side Refer to the previous illustration. NOTE: Bakeware materials and color may affect results. Dark, dull, non-stick, or glass pans may require shorter baking times. In contrast, insulated or stainless steel pans may require longer baking times. Follow bakeware manufacturer's recommendations. Oven Vent A B C A. Control panel B. Oven vent C. Oven The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system. Also, the bottom vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the inlet of fresh air into the cooling system and the outlet of hot air from the cooling system. Blocking or covering vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking, cleaning, and cooling results. Baking and Roasting Preheating When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after START LOWER is pressed. The oven will take approximately 13 to 19 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds. Rapid Preheat Rapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid Preheat. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle. IMPORTANT: Rapid Preheat should be used only for single-rack baking. Oven Temperature While in use, the oven elements will cycle On and Off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress. NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance. AccuBake® Temperature Management System The AccuBake® Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle On and Off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled On and Off for short intervals during Bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe. Broiling When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperature. NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Place the food in the upper or lower oven. Refer to the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section for more information. On lower settings, the broil element will cycle On and Off to maintain the proper temperature. ■■ 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. 7