Whirlpool RF302BXG, RF3020XG warranty Positioning racks and pans, Rack placement for specific foods

USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE OVEN

Positioning racks and pans

Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven.

•To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out.

•Be sure the rack(s) is level.

•Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

•For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

•When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides.Two sheets of cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time. Increase baking time, if necessary.

•For best results allow 2 inches of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all

parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE	PLACE
1 pan	In center of the oven rack.
2 pans	Side by side or slightly
	staggered.
3 or 4 pans	In opposite corners on
	each oven rack. Stagger
	pans so no pan is directly
	over another.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large	1st or 2nd rack
roasts, turkeys, angel	guide from bottom
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most	2nd rack guide
quick breads, yeast	from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,	2nd or 3rd rack
muffins, cakes,	guide from bottom
nonfrozen pies

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see “Broiling guidelines” later in this section.

BAKEWARE CHOICES

Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.

BAKEWARE TYPE	BEST USED FOR	GUIDELINES
Light colored aluminum	• Light golden crusts	• Use temperature and time recommended
	• Even browning	in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other	• Brown, crisp crusts	• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
bakeware with dark, dull,		• Use suggested baking time.
and/or non-stick finish		• Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
		for pies, breads, and casseroles.
		• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware,	• Brown, crisp crusts	• May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
ceramic glass, or ceramic
Insulated cookie sheets or	• Little or no bottom browning	• Place in the bottom third of oven.
baking pans		• May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel	• Light, golden crusts	• May need to increase baking time.
	• Uneven browning
Stoneware	• Crisp crusts	• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

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