Whirlpool Guide on How to Use the Accubake Oven and Remove the Oven Door

Choice Bake® Function

(on some models)

The CHOICE BAKE® function reduces top heat in the oven during cooking. It is ideal when baking pies, breads and casseroles and when roasting meat and poultry.

During traditional baking and roasting, the bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off at intervals. When CHOICE BAKE® is selected, the broil element or burner cycles on less frequently. This reduces top browning of foods and allows you more customized control of your cooking results.

To Use:

1.Press CHOICE BAKE® function.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a temperature other that 350°F (175°C) in 5° increments. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).

2.Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step by pressing the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads and then pressing

START.

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

To use the CHOICE BAKE® function during a regular Bake cycle to acheive less top browning, press CHOICE BAKE® cycle, set the desired temperature and press START.

Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

■For best results, use a broiler pan and grid (provided on some models). They are designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

If your model does not have a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396923.

■For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier cleaning.

■Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on the edges toavoid curling.

■Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.

■After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven, making cleaning more difficult.

Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door.

To Broil:

1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.

2.Press START or START/ENTER.

3.Press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL when finished.

To Custom Broil:

1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.

2.Press TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to change the temperature in 5°F (5°C) amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and HI (525°F [275°C]).

3.Press START or START/ENTER.

4.Press CANCEL or OFF/CANCEL when finished.

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

		Approximate
	RACK	Time (minutes)
FOOD	POSITION	SIDE 1	SIDE 2
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium rare	4	14-15	7-8
medium	4	15-16	8-9
well-done	4	18-19	9-10
Ground meat patties*
³⁄₄" (2 cm) thick
well-done	4	13-14	6-7
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	21-22	10-11
Ham slice, precooked
¹₂ " (1.25 cm) thick	4	8-10	4-5
Frankfurters	4	6-7	3-4
Lamb chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick	4	15-17	8-9
Chicken
bone-in pieces	3	18-20	18-20
boneless breasts	4	12-16	11-16
Fish
Fillets
¹₄ -¹₂ " (0.6-1.25 cm) thick	4	8-10	4-5
Steaks
³₄ -1" (2-2.5 cm) thick	4	15-18	7-9

*Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

Warm Hold

(on some models)

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour, however breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during Warm Hold.

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