Whirlpool TGS325KQ2 manual Oven USE, Positioning Racks and Bakeware, Aluminum Foil

A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.

ADJUSTMENT °F	COOKS FOOD
10°F	...a little more
20°F	...moderately more
30°F	...much more
-10°F	...a little less
-20°F	...moderately less
-30°F	...much less

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:

1.Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example “0.”

2.Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F and -30°F.

3.Press START/ENTER.

OVEN USE

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

RACKS

Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide.

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel	1 or 2
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast	2
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pies	2 or 3
Extra large items	6

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)

1Center of rack.

2Side by side or slightly staggered.

3 or 4	Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that no
	bakeware piece is directly over another.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish.

■Do not block or cover the oven bottom vents.

■Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.

■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

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 recommended
aluminum	in recipe.

■Light golden crusts

■Even browning

Dark aluminum and		■	May need to reduce baking temperatures
other bakeware			25°F (15°C).
with dark, dull and/		■	Use suggested baking time.
or nonstick finish
			For pies, breads and casseroles, use
■	Brown, crisp	■
	crusts		temperature recommended in recipe.
		■ Place rack in center of oven.
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 temperatures
glassware, ceramic	25°F (15°C).
glass or ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts

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