Whirlpool SES374H Using the Oven, Positioning racks and pans, Rack placement for specific foods

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE OVEN

Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven.

•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, 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.

•For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE	PLACE

1 pan	In center of the oven rack.

2 pans	Side by side or slightly
	staggered.

3 or 4 pans	In opposite corners on
	each oven rack. Stagger
	pans so no pan is directly
	over another.

•When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides.Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at ap- proximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary.

•For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

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 guidelines” later in this section.

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Contents 8272366 Self-CleaningPlease record your model’s information On next Range SafetyANTI-TIP Bracket Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesControl Panel Parts and FeaturesSetting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsSurface Pan Home canning informationCookware tips To protect your rangeCharacteristics of cookware materials Hot surface indicator light Using the ceramic glass cooktopPositioning racks and pans Using the OvenRack placement for specific foods When YOU have PlaceBakeware Choices Using Aluminum FoilDisplay/clock Indicator lights Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for Setting the ClockUsing the Electronic Minute Timer Press ClockTime of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo clear the display, turn off the minute timer Display counts downRear of rack BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 325F Saving energy Factory settingFahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingStart the oven Broil indicator light will light upPress Custom Broil Rack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guidelinesApproximate Time Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Using the Auto Cooking ControlCook time indicator light will light up Example shows bake at 375F Press Cook TimeDisplay counts down cook time To delay start and stop automaticallyChoose the bake setting Example shows 2 o’clock start time Start time/delay indicator light will light upOven vent Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model Replacing the storage drawer Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Tips Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youBefore YOU Start Example shows 41⁄2-hour Setting the ControlsCleaning time HOW the Cycle Works To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop To replace Removing the Oven DoorTo remove To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsConsultants provide assistance with Requesting Assistance or ServiceTopic IndexWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR