14Meat ThermometerOn models without a temperature probe, use a meatthermometer to determine whether meat, poultry and fish arecooked to the desired degree of doneness. The internaltemperature, not appearance, should be used to determinedoneness. A meat thermometer is not supplied with thisappliance. Follow manufacturer's directions for using a meatthermometer.Oven VentThe oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, andshould not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the ventwill cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaningresults. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could meltor burn near the oven vent.BakeThe BAKE function is ideal for baking, roasting or heating foods.During baking or roasting, the bake and broil elements will cycleon and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature.To Bake:Before baking, position racks according to the “PositioningRacks and Bakeware” section.For baking, allow the range to preheat before placing food in theoven.1. Press BAKE.2. Select the oven temperature using the Quickset pads.OREnter the desired temperature using the number pads. Thetemperature can be set from 170°F (80°C) to 550°F (288°C) in5°F (1° in Celsius) increments.3. Press ENTER to set.After 3 seconds, the oven will begin to preheat. “BAKE” and“PREHEAT” will appear in the display along with “100°”(“38°” in Celsius) or the actual oven temperature, whichever ishigher.The temperature in the display will increase in 1° incrementsuntil the oven reaches the preset temperature. Allow about15 minutes for the oven to preheat.When the oven is preheated, the oven will beep and“PREHEAT” will disappear from the display.To change the oven temperature during cooking, press BAKEand select a displayed temperature or use the number padsto enter the desired temperature.4. Press CANCEL when finished cooking. Remove food fromthe oven.BroilBroiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing thetemperature when broiling allows more precise control whencooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish andpoultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. They aredesigned to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.If you would like to purchase a Premium Broil Pan andRoasting Rack, a set may be ordered. See “Assistance orService” section to order. Ask for Part Number W10123240.■ For proper draining, do not cover the grid with foil. Thebottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easiercleaning.■ Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat onthe edges to avoid curling.■ Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removingfood. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices. Verythin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to be turned.■ After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removingthe food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heatedoven, making cleaning more difficult.Before broiling, position rack according to the Broiling Chart.Preheat broil for about 5 minutes. Position food on grid in thebroiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close thedoor to the broil stop position to ensure proper broilingtemperature.Dark aluminum andother bakeware withdark, dull and/ornonstick finish■ Brown, crispcrusts■ May need to reduce bakingtemperatures slightly.■ Use suggested baking time.■ For pies, breads and casseroles,use temperature recommended inrecipe.■ Place rack in center of oven.Insulated cookiesheets or bakingpans■ Little or no bottombrowning■ Place in the bottom third of oven.■ May need to increase baking time.Stainless steel■ Light, goldencrusts■ Uneven browning■ May need to increase baking time.Stoneware/Bakingstone■ Crisp crusts■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.Ovenproofglassware, ceramicglass or ceramic■ Brown, crispcrusts■ May need to reduce bakingtemperatures slightly.A. Oven ventBAKEWARE/RESULTSRECOMMENDATIONSA