Bakeware; Meat Thermometer; Oven Vent - Whirlpool SF367LEK Use & Care Manual

BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in.
(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.
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.
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/ RECOMMENDATIONS
RESULTS
Meat Thermometer
On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat
thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The
internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat
thermometer is not supplied with this appliance.
• Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion
of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry. The tip of the
thermometer should not touch fat, bone or gristle.
• After reading the thermometer once, push it into the meat
V2in. (1.25 cm) more and read again. If the temperature
drops, cook the meat or poultry longer.
• Check all meat in two or three places.
Light colored
aluminum
• Ught golden
crusts
• Even browning
• Use temperature and time
recommended in recipe.
Dark aluminum
and other
bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
non-stick finish
• Brown, crisp
crusts
• May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
• Use suggested baking time.
• For pies, breads and casseroles, use
temperature recommended in
recipe.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Insulated cookie
sheets or baking
pans
• Little or no
bottom
browning
• Place in the bottom third of oven.
• May need to increase baking time.
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
Oven Vent
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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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