Whirlpool RF361PXK, RF366LXK, RF352BXK, RF341BXK, RF340BXK Oven Vent, Bakeware, Baking and Roasting

Bakeware

Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

BAKEWARE POSITION ON RACK

NUMBER

1Center of rack.

2Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4	Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
	bakeware is not directly over another.

Oven Vent

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1. Oven Vent (coil element model)

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

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1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model)

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.

On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the element.

Baking and Roasting

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

Before baking and roasting, position the racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in, unless recommended in the recipe.

To Bake or Roast:

1.Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting. The OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING lights will turn on and the set temperature will appear in the display for 5 seconds.

On some models, set the oven selector to BAKE and turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting. The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on and will turn off once the oven is preheated.

2.Place food in oven.

The bake and roasting elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The OVEN ON indicator light(s) will turn on and off with the elements.

3.Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.

On some models, turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF. The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off.

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