Bakeware; Oven Vent; Baking And Roasting; Broiling And Custom Broiling - Whirlpool SF340BEH Use And Care Manual

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 reduce baking temperatures
and other 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 reduce baking temperatures
glassware, 25°F (15°C).
ceramic glass or
ceramic
Brown, crisp
crusts

Oven Vent

1. Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Doing so 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 vent.
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RECOMMENDATIONS

Baking and Roasting

IMPORTANT: Never light the oven burner during a power failure.
When using the oven for the first time, it is necessary to turn any
one of the surface burners on first to release air from the gas
lines.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
"Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to
end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.
To Bake or Roast:
1. Press BAKE.
Press TEMP ( ) or ( ) to set a temperature other than 350°F
(175°C) in 5° amounts. The bake range can be set between
170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C).
2. Press START/ENTER.
The temperature can be changed after this step.
START/ENTER does not need to be pressed again.
3. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
Preheating
After START/ENTER is pressed, the oven will enter a timed
preheat conditioning. "PrE" and the time countdown will appear
on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone
will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the
display.
Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven
temperature to differ.
Waiting an additional ten minutes after the preheat conditioning
time ends to put food in the oven is suggested when baking
foods with leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder,
baking soda and eggs.

Broiling and Custom Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish
and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.
Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. It is
designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.
For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. The
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier
cleaning.
Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on
the edges to prevent curling.
Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing
food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Very
thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.
After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.
Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling chart. It is not
necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door.
To Broil:
1. Press CUSTOM BROIL.
2. Press START/ENTER.
3. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.