Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control; Broiling - Whirlpool SF378PEW Use And Care Manual

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Adjusting
the oven temperature
control
Although 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 baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature
calibration by following these steps:
1. Make sure the Oven Temperature
Control
Knob is turned to the off position. Pull
knob straight off and flip it over.
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the
control knob. Note the position
of the
3.
4.
5.
notches.
To lower the temperature,
hold knob
handle firmly and turn skirt clockwise
to
move the tooth a notch to the left. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
To raise the temperature,
hold knob
handle firmly and turn skirt counterclock-
wise to move the tooth a notch to the right.
Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten
the locking screws and replace
the control knob.
Locking
screws
h
Notches
/
Sk'irt
Broiling
1. Position
the rack properly before turning
on the oven. Position
the oven rack so
that the surface of the food is at least
3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil burner.
See "Broiling rack position chart" on
page 17.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
3. Completely
close the oven door to
ensure proper broiling temperatures.
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