Whirlpool KDRP407HSS Use and Care Guide - Page 13

RACKS Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide. FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes 1 or 2 Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast 2 breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies 2 or 3 Extra large items 6 BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S) 1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered. 3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. 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 s Light golden crusts s Even browning s Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or non-stick finish s Brown, crisp crusts s May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). s Use suggested baking time. s For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe. s Place rack in center of oven. Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans s Little or no bottom browning s Place in the bottom third of oven. s May need to increase baking time. BAKEWARE/ RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS Stainless steel s Light, golden crusts s Uneven browning s May need to increase baking time. Stoneware s Crisp crusts s Follow manufacturer's instructions. Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic s Brown, crisp crusts s May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C). Meat Thermometer On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. s Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle. s After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer. s Check all meat in two or three places. Oven Vent 1 1. Oven door vent The oven vent should not be blocked or covered since it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. 13