Whirlpool 9782474A - Manuel (Page 12)

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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.
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.
Oven Vents
The oven vents should not be blocked or covered because they
allow the release of hot air and moisture from the oven. Blocking
and covering the vents will cause poor air circulation, affecting
cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other
items that could melt or burn near the oven vents. Some
condensation may occur; however, this will not affect cooking
performance.
Oven Light
(on some models)
The oven light is turned on by the switch located on the control
console. The oven does not need to be on for the light to come
on.
NUMBER OF
PAN(S) POSITION ON RACK
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
that no bakeware piece is directly over
another.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS RECOMMENDATIONS
Light colored
aluminum
■ Light golden
crusts
■ Even browning
■ Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
■ Use suggested baking time.
■ For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
recipe.
■ Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
■ Little or no
bottom
browning
■ Place in the bottom third of oven.
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel
■ Light, golden
crusts
■ Uneven
browning
■ May need to increase baking time.
Stoneware
■ Crisp crusts
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Ovenproof
glassware,
ceramic glass or
ceramic
■ Brown, crisp
crusts
■ May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
1. Oven vent coil element
cooktop models
1. Oven door vent
1. Oven vent free-standing ranges
1. Oven vent slide-in ranges
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