Oven Use; Bakeware - Whirlpool GW399LXUB05 Use & Care Manual

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.
BAKEWARE
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so
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)
1 Center of rack.
Oven Burners
Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of
ignition system, the gas automatically shuts off and the oven will
not operate during a power failure.
A lighted match will not light the oven bake or broil burner. No
attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power
failure.
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.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or
cookware.
• On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover
the oven bottom vents.
• For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil
because air must be able to move freely.
• To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least W' (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or
bottom,
RACKS
• Position racks before turning on the oven,
• 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.
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FOOD RACK POSITION(S)
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, 1 or 2
bundt cakes, quick breads, pies
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and 2
poultry
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3
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 •
other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick finish •
• Brown, crisp •
crusts
May need to reduce baking
temperatures slightly.
Use suggested baking time.
For pies, breads and casseroles,
use 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/Baking • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
stone
• Crisp crusts
Ovenproof • May need to reduce baking
glassware, ceramic temperatures slightly.
glass or ceramic
• Brown, crisp
crusts
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