Split Oven Rack; Bakeware - Whirlpool SF272LXTD2 Use & Care Manual

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a
guide.
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel 1 or 2
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast 2
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, 2 or 3
nonfrozen pies
Extra-large items 6
BAKEWARE
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow
2" (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.
Split-Rack with Removable Insert
The split-rack with removable insert is a space maxtmizer. When
the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also be
removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and
casseroles. Do not place more than 25 Ibs (11.3 kg) on the split-
rack.
The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack.
A. Split-rack
B. Removable insert
If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be
ordered. See "Assistance or Service" section to order. Ask for
Part Number 4396927.
To Use Racks:
1. Place a full rack on position 1 or 2, and the split-rack on
position 3 or 4.
2. Place large items on the right side of the full rack.
3. Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.
4. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.
5. When finished cooking, slowly remove items.
A
B
A. Rear rack section
B. Front rack section
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
Light colored • Use temperature and time
aluminum recommended in recipe.
• Light golden crusts
• Even browning
Dark aluminum and •
other bakeware with
dark, dull and/or
nonstick 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
Stainless steel
•
Light, golden
crusts
• Uneven browning
Stoneware/Baking
stone
• Crisp crusts
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
glass or ceramic
•
Brown, crisp
crusts
• Place in the bottom third of oven.
• May need to increase baking time.
• May need to increase baking time.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• May need to reduce baking
temperatures 25°F (15°C).
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