Whirlpool WFG500M4HS Owners Manual - Page 8
Aluminum Foil, Positioning Racks and Bakeware, Oven Vent, Baking and Roasting, Broiling, Bakeware
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Aluminum Foil IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner. For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely. Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another. Racks ■■ Position racks before turning on the oven. ■■ 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, and then lift out. Use the following illustration as a guide. 4 3 2 1 Rack Positions Rack 4: Broiling and toasting Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, jellyroll pan, or muffin pan; casseroles; frozen convenience foods Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat and poultry, pies, bundt and angel food cakes, yeast bread, quick breads, and 2-rack baking Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry Oven Vent A A. Oven vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven 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. Baking and Roasting 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. Preheating The oven should be preheated for most baked products (cakes, pies, bread, etc.). Preheat oven by rotating the temperature control dial to the temperature needed for the product being cooked. Allow 10 to 12 minutes before putting food in the oven. Oven Temperature While in use, the oven burner 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 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. Temperature Management System The 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 burners or burners cycle on and off in intervals. Broiling NOTE: The range comes with a broiler pan and tray. These should be in place during any cooking cycle, bake or broil. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the lower broiler oven. Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary. ■■ The broiler pan and grid 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. 8