Whirlpool W10253434A, GGE350LWS Bakeware, MeatThermometer, OvenVent, Baking, To Bake or Roast

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

Dark aluminum and	■	May need to reduce baking
other bakeware with		temperatures slightly.
dark, dull and/or	■	Use suggested baking time.
nonstick finish
	■ For pies, breads and casseroles,
■ Brown, crisp
		use temperature recommended in
crusts
		recipe.
	■ Place rack in center of oven.
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/Baking		■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
stone
■	Crisp crusts
Ovenproof		■ May need to reduce baking
glassware, ceramic		temperatures slightly.
glass or ceramic
■	Brown, crisp
	crusts

MeatThermometer

On models without a temperature probe, use a meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish, are cooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature, not appearance, should be used to determine doneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meat thermometer.

OvenVent

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A. Oven vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Baking

Before baking, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

■If the lower oven is not in use, the upper oven will preheat more quickly.

■Allow at least ½" (1.3 cm) between the baking pan or casserole and the top element in the upper oven. Loaf, angel food or bundt pans are not recommended in the upper oven.

■When baking frozen, self-rise pizza in the upper oven, place the pizza on a cookie sheet to avoid overbrowning.

■When preheating with a baking/pizza stone inside the upper oven, do not set oven above 400°F (205°C). To use baking/ pizza stones at temperatures above 400°F (205°C) in the upper oven, put stone in after the preheat beep.

■The back part of the lower oven bake element will not glow red during baking. This is normal.

To Bake or Roast:

1.Press the BAKE keypad for desired oven. “BAKE” and “000” will flash in the display.

2.Select the oven temperature.

Press PRESETS for 350°F (175°C) or the appropriate number pads. Each additional press of the Presets pad will increase the temperature by 25°F (15°C).

The oven temperature can be set between 170°F and 550°F (75°C and 288°C).

3.Press BAKE again or wait 4 seconds.

“BAKE” will stop flashing and light in the display. PREHEAT will light in the display.

100°F (35°C) or the actual oven temperature if over 100°F (35°C) will display. The temperature will rise in 5° increments until the preset temperature is reached.

Allow 4 to 10 minutes for the upper oven to preheat and 7 to 12 minutes for the lower oven to preheat.

When the set oven temperature is reached, one long beep will sound and “PREHEAT” will disappear from the display.

To recall the set temperature during preheat, press BAKE.

To change the oven temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad twice, then press the Presets pad or appropriate number pads until the desired temperature is displayed.

4.Place food in the oven.

To change the oven temperature during cooking, press Bake, then press the Presets or appropriate number pads until the desired temperature is displayed.

5.Press CANCEL when finished.

6.Remove food from the oven.

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