Whirlpool RF3020XKQ5, W10017640 manual Oven USE, Oven Temperature Control, Aluminum Foil

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OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well- ventilated room.

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.

A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.

ADJUSTMENT °F

COOKS FOOD

(ADJUSTMENT °C)

 

 

 

5° to 10°F (3° to 6°C)

...a little more

 

 

15° to 20°F (9° to 12°C)

...moderately more

 

 

25° to 35°F (15° to 21°C)

...much more

 

 

-5° to -10°F (-3° to -6°C)

...a little less

 

 

-15° to -20°F (-9° to -12°C)

...moderately less

 

 

-25° to -35°F (-15° to -21°C)

...much less

 

 

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:

1.Press and hold CLOCK until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example, “00,” if not yet adjusted, or about 5 seconds.

2.Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 35°F (19°C) and -35°F (-19°C).

3.Press CLOCK to enter the new temperature.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.

Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.

To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least ½" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

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.

RACKS

NOTES:

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, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.

5

4

3

2

1

FOOD

RACK POSITION(S)

 

 

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,

1 or 2

angel food cakes

 

 

 

Bundt cakes, most quick breads,

2

yeast breads, casseroles, meats

 

 

 

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,

2 or 3

nonfrozen pies

 

 

 

BAKEWARE

Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (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.

 

 

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