Whirlpool GSC309 manual Oven USE, AluminumFoil, Positioning RacksandBakeware

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:

1.Press and hold BAKE until the lower oven display shows the current calibration, for example, “0° CAL COOK TEMP,” if not yet adjusted or about 5 seconds.

2.Press BAKE to increase and BROIL to decrease the temperature in 5° F (3° C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 35°F (21° C) and -35°F (-21°C).

3.Press START.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well- ventilated room.

AluminumFoil

IMPORTANT: This oven uses a hidden bake element under the oven liner. To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware.

■For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least ½" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

Positioning RacksandBakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

RACKS

■Position racks before turning on the oven.

■Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

■Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.

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Traditional Cooking

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food,	1 or 2
bundt and tube cakes, quick
breads, pies
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and	2
poultry
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes	2 or 3

Convection Cooking

FUNCTION	NUMBER OF	RACK
	RACKS USED	POSITION(S)
Convection baking or	1	1, 2 or 3
roasting
Convection baking	2	2 and 4
Convection baking	3	1, 3 and 5
Convection Roast	1	1, 2 or 3
Convection Broil	1	3 or 4

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NUMBER	POSITION ON RACK
OF PAN(S)

1Center of rack.

2Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4	Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that
	no bakeware piece is directly over another.

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

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