Whirlpool RF385PXE, RF386PXE Positioning Racks and Pans, General guidelines, Food Rack Position

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USING YOUR RANGE

POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS

General guidelines

Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results.

•Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them.

•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out.

•Be sure the rack(s) is level.

•Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

•When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

•When baking/roasting on 2 racks, position racks in oven to allow good circulation of air around all the food.

•Do not place items on the oven door when it is open.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD	RACK POSITION

Frozen pies, large	1st or 2nd rack
roasts, turkeys, angel	guide from bottom
food cakes

Bundt cakes, most	2nd rack guide
quick breads, yeast	from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats

Cookies, biscuits,	2nd or 3rd rack
muffins, cakes,	guide from bottom
nonfrozen pies

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guide” later in this section.

Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof

glassware, and dark metal pans

•When baking with insulated cookie sheets or baking pans, place them in the bottom third of the oven. You may need to in- crease the recommended baking times, so test for doneness before removing from the oven.

•When using ovenproof glassware or dark bakeware, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F but use the same baking time.

Because these pans absorb heat, produc- ing darker bottom browning and crispier crusts, place the rack in the center of the oven. When baking pies and bread, you can use the temperature suggested in the recipe.

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Contents Part no Rev. C Cubic Foot OvenLook for these tips Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceOn next Range SafetyImportant Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesLeft front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knob Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Removable storage drawer pParts and Features Setting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsOptional canning kit Using cookwareUsing the right cookware makes a big difference Home canning informationCeramic glass cooktop model Hot surface indicator lightsUsing cookware on ceramic Glass cooktops Food Rack Position Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans General guidelinesFor Best AIR Circulation Using Aluminum Foil for BakingWhere to place pans When YOU have PlaceDisplay/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for 10 minutes Setting the ClockPress the clock pad Example forTime of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Display counts downExample for bake at 375F BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 350FSave energy and save money Fahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingExample shows broil at 400F Example shows broil at 325FRack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guideApproximate Time Coil element model Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model WWARNING ANTI-TIP BracketLower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guides Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youExample shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning time Setting the ControlsHOW the Cycle Works Self-cleaning tipsCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Cooktop Porcelain-enamelReflector bowls Ceramic glassRemoving Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXEReplacing Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXECoil Elements and Reflector Bowls LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF385PXEStore razor blades out of reach of children Cleaning tipsTo avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions If There are What to do Steps to followTo remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsOur consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Replacement PartsFor Further Assistance Page Topic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR