Whirlpool WFG515S0JW Owners Manual - Page 9

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 position 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 and charts as a guide. 5 4 3 2 1 6 Rack Positions Rack 5: 2-rack baking. Rack 4: Use for broiling and toasting. Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, jelly roll pan, or in muffin pans; casseroles; frozen convenience foods. Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat, pies, casseroles, bundt and angel food cakes, yeast bread, quick breads, and 2-rack baking. Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry. Rack 6: Extra-large items. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5. Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5 for baking. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. 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 ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System 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 or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan may be cycled on and off for short intervals to provide the best results. 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 When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (35ºC) 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. Factors that have an impact on preheat times are: room temperature, starting oven temperature, and the number of oven racks. Unused oven racks can be removed prior to preheating your oven to reduce the preheat times. 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, then place it in the center of the oven rack. IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature. Changing the temperature when Custom 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. ■■ 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. NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. 9