WHIRLPOOL TEP315RW1
Owner's 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 wellventilated room.

BAKEWARE
Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF PAN(S) 1 2 3 or 4 POSITION ON RACK Center of rack. Side by side or slightly staggered. Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish. s Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results.
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To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least ½" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

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/ RESULTS Light colored aluminum s Light golden crusts
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Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

RECOMMENDATIONS

RACKS
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Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level.

Use temperature and time recommended in recipe.

Even browning
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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.

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Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/or nonstick finish s 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. Place in the bottom third of oven. May need to increase baking time.

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FOOD Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

RACK POSITION(S) 1 or 2 2

Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans s Little or no bottom browning Stainless steel s Light, golden crusts s Uneven browning Stoneware/Baking stone
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May need to increase baking time.

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Follow manufacturer�s instructions.

Crisp crusts
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Ovenproof glassware, ceramic glass or ceramic s Brown, crisp crusts

May need to reduce baking temperatures 25°F (15°C).

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