Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control; Broiling - Whirlpool RF310BXY Use And Care Manual

Adjusting the oven temperature control
Oven temperature controls will gradually shift
after years of use. So, even though your new
oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate
temperatures, it may cook faster or slower
than your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time,
you are not satisfied with the temperature
settings, you can change them by following
these steps:
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Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip
it over.
Loosen the locking screws inside the control
knob. Note the position of the notches.
To lower the temperature, hold knob
handle firmly and move the tooth a notch
counterclockwise. Each notch equals about
5°F (2.5%).
To raise the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch clock-
wise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%).
Tighten the locking screws and replace
the control knob.
Locking TooHI
screws /
Notches
Broiling
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Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. Position rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away
from the broil element. See "Broiling rack
position chart" on page 14.
Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
Close the door to the Broil Stop position
(open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door
will stay open by itself.
Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera-
ture Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light will come on.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.