WHIRLPOOL TGS326MS0
Owner's Manual

A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount. No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F 10°F 20°F 30°F -10°F -20°F -30°F COOKS FOOD ...a little more ...moderately more ...much more ...a little less ...moderately less ...much less

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 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.
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To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display shows the current calibration, for example �0.� 2. Press the TEMP/TIME �up� or �down� arrow pad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F and -30°F. 3. Press START/ENTER.

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 in. (2.5 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.

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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.

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 s Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull and/ or nonstick finish s Brown, crisp crusts RECOMMENDATIONS

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Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish.

Use temperature and time recommended in recipe.

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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.

RACKS
Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. 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 Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, pies Extra large items RACK POSITION 1 or 2

Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans s Little or no bottom browning Stainless steel Light, golden crusts Uneven browning

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May need to increase baking time.

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Stoneware Crisp crusts

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Follow manufacturer�s instructions.

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

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

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