Whirlpool SF195LEK manual Choice Bake Function, Broiling, To Use, Rack, Food Position Side

CHOICE BAKE™ Function

The CHOICE BAKE™ function eliminates 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 elements or burners cycle on and off at intervals during CHOICE BAKE™ function. However, the cycle duration for the broil element is much shorter during CHOICE BAKE™ cycle, allowing less top browning of foods and more customized control for your baking results.

To Use:

1.Press CHOICE BAKE™ function.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a temperature other that 350°F (175°C) in five degree amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (80°C and 260°C).

2.Press START.

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

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

To use the CHOICE BAKE™ function during a regular BAKE cycle to achieve less top browning, press CHOICE BAKE™ control, set the desired temperature and press START.

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.

■Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. 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.

Before broiling, position rack according to 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/ENTER.

3.Press 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° amounts. The broil range can be set between 300°F (150°C) and HI (525°F [275°C]).

3.Press START/ENTER.

4.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3 in. (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 in. (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 in. (2 cm) thick
well done	4	13-14	6-7
Pork chops
1 in. (2.5 cm) thick	4	21-22	10-11
Ham slice, precooked
¹₂ in. (1.25 cm) thick	4	8-10	4-5
Frankfurters	4	6-7	3-4
Lamb chops
1 in. (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 ¹ - ¹₂ in.	4	8-10	4-5
(.6-1.25 cm) thick
Steaks ³ - 1 in.	4	15-18	7-9
(2-2.5 cm) thick

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

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