Whirlpool RF388LXK Benutzerhandbuch

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and 
should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air 
circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set 
plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the 
oven vent.

On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven 
is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 in. 
(2.5 cm) over the element.

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The 

ACCUBAKE

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 DUO SYSTEM™

 electronically regulates the 

oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain the most 
uniform temperature control.

Two temperature sensors will independently control the bake and 
broil elements for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil 
elements cycle on and off in intervals. The bake element will glow 
red when cycling on, the broil element will not. This feature is 
automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the 
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is 
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to 
end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe.

Press BAKE.

Press TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a temperature 
other than 350°F (175°C) in five degree amounts. The bake 
range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (80°C and 
260°C).

Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step.
START does not need to be pressed again.

Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat 
conditioning. “PrE” and the countdown time will appear on the 
display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will 
sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as 
room temperature and peak energy usage times. It is normal for 
the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven 
temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements.

The CHOICE BAKE™ function eliminates the top heat during 
oven cooking. It is ideal for baking pies, casseroles and breads, 
and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times 
such as poultry and roasts.

Similar to the baking and roasting function, the bake elements or 
burners cycle on and off at intervals during CHOICE BAKE™ 
fuction. However, the cycle duration for the broil element is much 
shorter during CHOICE BAKE™ cycle, allowing less top 
browning of foods and more customized control for your baking 
results.

Press CHOICE BAKE™ function.

Press the TEMP “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a 
temperature other that 350°F (175°C) in five degree amounts. 
The bake range can be set between 170°F and 500°F (80°C 
and 260°C).

Press START.

The temperature can be changed after this step. Start does 
not need to be pressed again.

Press OFF/CANCEL when finished cooking.

To use the CHOICE BAKE™ function during a regular BAKE cycle 
to achieve less top browning, press CHOICE BAKE™ control, set 
the desired temperature and press START.

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the 
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control 
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the 
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish 
and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

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Use only the broiler pan and grid provided with the range. It is 
designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke.

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For proper draining, do not cover the broiler grid with foil. The 
bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for easier 
cleaning.

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Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the remaining fat on 
the edges to prevent curling.

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Pull out oven rack to the stop position before turning or 
removing food. Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of 
juices. Very thin cuts of fish, poultry or meat may not need to 
be turned.