Split Oven Rack; Bakeware; Meat Thermometer - Whirlpool GS440LEL Use & Care Manual

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
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies
Extra large items

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)
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.

Split Oven Rack

(on some models)
Split Oven Rack with Removable Insert
The split oven 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, and it can also be used on the counter for a
cooling rack.
Do not place more than 25 lbs. (11.3 kg) on the split oven rack or
on the removable insert piece.
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1. Split-Rack
2. Removable Insert
To Use Racks:
1. Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split oven 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 oven rack.
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5. After the cooking is finished, carefully remove items.
RACK POSITION
1 or 2
2
The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow
2 or 3
manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size
recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide.
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BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
Light colored
aluminum
Dark aluminum and
other bakeware
with dark, dull and/
or nonstick finish
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
Stainless steel
Stoneware
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
2
glass or ceramic
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
Bakeware
RECOMMENDATIONS
Use temperature and time recommended
in recipe.
Light golden
crusts
Even browning
May need to reduce baking temperatures
25°F (15°C).
Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles, use
Brown, crisp
temperature recommended in recipe.
crusts
Place rack in center of oven.
Place in the bottom third of oven.
May need to increase baking time.
Little or no
bottom
browning
May need to increase baking time.
Light, golden
crusts
Uneven
browning
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Crisp crusts
May need to reduce baking temperatures
25°F (15°C).
Brown, crisp
crusts

Meat Thermometer

Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature
drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
Check all meat in two or three places.