Whirlpool 9757454 manual Bakeware, OvenVent

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)
1	Center of rack.
2	Side 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

OvenVent

A

A. Oven vent (above door)

The oven vent should not be blocked or covered, because it allows the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Bake

The oven automatically regulates the heat levels and both the top and bottom elements cycle on and off accordingly during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results.

To Bake or Roast:

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 it is recommended in the recipe.

Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick 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.

1.	Press BAKE.
	Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads (buttons) to enter
	a temperature other than 350°F (175°C). Press the “up” or
	“down” pads (buttons) to raise or lower the temperature in
	5°F/5°C increments.
2.	Press START.
	A preheat time will count down, and “PrE” will appear on the
	display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times
	based on the oven temperature you select.

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

When the actual oven temperature is reached, the set

temperature will replace “PrE” on the display.

When the set temperature is reached, if on, one tone will

sound.

3. Press OFF when finished cooking.

The temperature can be changed any time after pressing START.

Preheating

Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ.

Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking soda and eggs.

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