ChoiceBake® Function

(onsomemodels)

The CHOICE BAKE® function minimizes the top heat during oven cooking. It is ideal for baking pies, casseroles and breads, and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times such as poultry and roasts.

Similar to the baking and roasting function, the bake and broil burners cycle on and off at intervals during the CHOICE BAKE® cycle. However, the cycle duration for the broil burner is much shorter during the CHOICE BAKE® cycle. This reduces top browning of foods and gives you more customized control of your baking results.

To Use:

1.Press CHOICE BAKE® function.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 10° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).

2.Press START or START/ENTER.

The temperature can be changed after this step. Start does not need to be pressed again.

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

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 you would like to purchase 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 to avoid 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

Fish Steaks

 

 

 

³₄ -1" (2-2.5 cm) thick

4

15-18

7-9

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

WarmHoldFeature

(on somemodels)

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.

Warm Hold Feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature. It can also be used at the end of a timed cook.

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Whirlpool GS440LEMB5 manual ChoiceBake Function, WarmHoldFeature, Broiling Chart

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