Before Using; Oven Use; Aluminum Foil; Positioning Racks And Bakeware - Whirlpool RF340BXH Use And Care Manual

BEFORE USING

Odors are normal when the range is new. This happens the first
time the oven is used.
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.

OVEN USE

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

Racks
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. Use the
following graphic and chart as a guide to place racks for specific
foods.
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
RACK POSITION(S)
1 or 2
2
2 or 3

Bakeware

Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so
allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use
the following chart as a guide.
BAKEWARE POSITION ON RACK
NUMBER
1 Center of rack.
2 Side by side or slightly staggered.
3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure
bakeware is not directly over another.
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.
BAKEWARE/
RESULTS
Light colored Use temperature and time
aluminum recommended in recipe.
Light golden
crusts
Even browning
Dark aluminum May need to reduce baking
and other temperatures 25°F (15°C).
bakeware with
Use suggested baking time.
dark, dull and/or
non-stick finish For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
Brown, crisp
recipe.
crusts
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 Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Crisp crusts
Ovenproof May need to reduce baking
glassware, temperatures 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts
RECOMMENDATIONS
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