Whirlpool 9762257 manual Oven Vent, Bake, Custom Broil

Oven Vent

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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 oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.

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.

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.

When the actual oven temperature is reached, the set temperature will replace “PrE” on the display.

When the set temperature is reached, if on, 1 tone will sound.

3.Press OFF or OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

The temperature can be changed anytime 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.

Custom Broil

The broil element operates at full power when heating. Use this setting for normal broiling and top browning.

■Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the appliance. It is designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.

■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 to prevent 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.

To Broil:

Before broiling, position the rack according to the Broiling Chart.

Position food on the grid in the broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack with the longest side parallel to the door. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in, unless it is recommended in the recipe. Close the door.

1.Press CUSTOM BROIL.

2.Press START.

The set oven temperature will appear on the display until the oven is turned off.

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

To Change Broil Temperature:

When custom broiling, changing the temperature allows more precise control. 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.

1.Press CUSTOM BROIL. “500°F” will appear in the display.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads (buttons) to enter a temperature other than 500°F (260°C). The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and 525°F (275°C). “HI” will appear instead of 525°F (275°C).

2.Press START.

The set oven temperature will appear on the oven display until the oven is turned off.

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

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