Whirlpool WFC130M0AW Use & Care Guide - Page 10

Oven Vent A The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent 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 vent. A. Oven vent Baking and Roasting ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System Preheating The ACCUBAKE® 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 cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on; the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to "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 Leave the door open 6" (15 cm) at the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. Preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. 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. Use racks 4 or 5 for broiling. 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. NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the "Accessories" section for more information. Cook Time (on some models) WARNING To Set a Delayed Timed Cook: Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Food Poisoning Hazard 1. Press BAKE. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. To Set a Timed Cook: 1. Press BAKE. The bake indicator light will light up. 2. Press the TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. 4. Press the TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and "End" will appear on the display. 6. Press CANCEL to clear the display. 4. Press TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press START TIME. The start time/delay oven indicator light will light up. 6. Press TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pads to enter the time of day to start. 7. Press START. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and "End" will appear on the display. 8. Press CANCEL to clear the display. 10