Oven Use; Bakeware; Oven Vent - Whirlpool SF216LXSM1 Use & Care Manual

OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
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.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom
finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or
cookware.
• On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover
the oven bottom vents.
• 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 1/2"(1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or
bottom.
RACKS
Position racks before turning on the oven. Do not move racks
with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. For best
performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of food
will be centered in the oven. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop
position, raise the front edge, then lift out.
FOOD RACK POSITION
Large roasts, turkeys, angel food, bundt 1 or 2
and tube cakes, quick breads, pies
Yeast breads, casseroles, meat and 2
poultry
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes 2 or 3
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.
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
• 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).
Ovenproof
glassware, ceramic
glass or ceramic
• Brown, crisp
crusts
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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.
A. Oven vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven
vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and
cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that
could melt or burn near the oven vent.