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,

2 or 3

nonfrozen pies

 

 

 

Extra-large items

6

 

 

BAKEWARE

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (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.

Split Oven Rack (on some models)

Split-Rack with Removable Insert

The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the split- rack.

The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack.

A B

A.Split-rack

B.Removable insert

If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for Part Number 4396927.

To Use Racks:

1.Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on position 3 or 4.

2.Place large items on the right side of the full rack.

3.Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.

4.Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.

5.When finished cooking, slowly remove items.

A

B

A. Rear rack section

B. Front rack section

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

Dark aluminum and

May need to reduce baking

other bakeware with

 

temperatures 25°F (15°C).

dark, dull and/or

Use suggested baking time.

nonstick finish

For pies, breads and casseroles,

Brown, crisp

 

use temperature recommended in

crusts

 

 

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/Baking

Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

stone

 

Crisp crusts

 

 

 

Ovenproof

May need to reduce baking

glassware, ceramic

temperatures 25°F (15°C).

glass or ceramic

 

Brown, crisp

 

 

crusts

 

 

 

 

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Whirlpool W10110369 manual Split Oven Rack on some models, Bakeware, Split-Rack with Removable Insert, To Use Racks