Whirlpool W10162205A manual Oven Vent, Baking and Roasting, Choice Bake Function

Oven Vent

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A. Oven vent (ceramic	A. Oven vent (coil
glass model)	element model)

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the element.

Baking and Roasting

ACCUBAKE® Temperature Management System

(on some models)

The ACCUBAKE® system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow red when cycling on, the broil element will not. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

To Bake or Roast:

1.Press BAKE.

Press TEMP, TEMP/TIME or TEMP/HOUR “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).

2.Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step.

START does not need to be pressed again on styles 2 and 3 of Electronic Oven Controls.

3.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

Preheating

Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control

After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. “Lo” will appear on the display until the temperature is above 170ºF (75ºC). Once 170ºF (75ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase in 2° increments as the actual temperature of the oven increases. “OVEN IS PREHEATING” will appear in the display in the lower text line. When the preheat conditioning temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Styles 2, 3 & 4 - Electronic Oven Controls

After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. On some models, “PrE” will appear on the display. On some models, the time countdown will appear on the display. On some models, both “PrE” and the time countdown will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ.

Waiting an additional 10 minutes after the preheat conditioning time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking soda and eggs.

Choice Bake® Function

(on some models)

The CHOICE BAKE® function reduces top heat in the oven during cooking. It is ideal when baking pies, breads and casseroles and when roasting meat and poultry.

During traditional baking and roasting, the bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off at intervals. When CHOICE BAKE® is selected, the broil element or burner cycles on less frequently. This reduces top browning of foods and allows you more customized control of your cooking results.

To Use:

1.Press CHOICE BAKE® function.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads to set a temperature other than 350°F (175°C) in 5° increments. The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).

2.Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step by pressing the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pads and then pressing

START.

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® cycle, set the desired temperature and press START.

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