Whirlpool 9782474A manual Bakeware, Oven Vents, Oven Light

BAKEWARE

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

NUMBER OF	POSITION ON RACK
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

Oven Vents

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1.Oven vent coil element cooktop models

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1. Oven door vent

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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. Oven vent free-standing ranges

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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

1. Oven vent slide-in ranges

The oven vents should not be blocked or covered because they allow the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking and covering the vents 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 vents. Some condensation may occur; however, this will not affect cooking performance.

Oven Light

(on some models)

The oven light is turned on by the switch located on the control console. The oven does not need to be on for the light to come on.

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