Whirlpool SF195LEK manual Bakeware, Oven Vent, Baking and Roasting, Meat Thermometer

Bakeware

The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE/	RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Light colored	■ Use temperature and time
aluminum	recommended in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

Oven Vent

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1. Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or non-stick finish

■Brown, crisp crusts

■May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).

■Use suggested baking time.

■For pies, breads and casseroles, use temperature recommended in recipe.

■Place rack in center of oven.

plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Baking and Roasting

ACCUBAKE® DUO SYSTEM™ Temperature Management

The ACCUBAKE® DUO SYSTEM™ electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain the most

Insulated cookie		■	Place in the bottom third of oven.
sheets or baking		■	May need to increase baking time.
pans
■	Little or no
	bottom
	browning
Stainless steel		■	May need to increase baking time.
■	Light, golden
	crusts
■	Uneven
	browning
Stoneware		■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■Crisp crusts

Ovenproof	■ May need to reduce baking
glassware,	temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts

Meat Thermometer

On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.

■Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.

■After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat ¹⁄₂ in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.

■Check all meat in two or three places.

uniform temperature control.

Two temperature sensors will independently control the bake and broil elements 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.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the

“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.

To Bake or Roast:

1.Press BAKE.

Press TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in five degree amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (80°C and 260°C).

2.Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step. START does not need to be pressed again.

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

Preheating

After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. “PrE” and the countdown time will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements.

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