Whirlpool SS385PEE Manuel D’Utilisation
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U S I N G Y O U R R A N G E
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Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of
cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners
with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow
good contact with the surface.
cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners
with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow
good contact with the surface.
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Do not place canner on two surface
burners at the same time.
burners at the same time.
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Alternate use of the surface cooking
areas between batches or prepare small
batches at a time.
areas between batches or prepare small
batches at a time.
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Start with hot water. This reduces the time
the control is set on high. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to maintain
a boil or required pressure levels in a
pressure canner.
the control is set on high. Reduce heat
setting to lowest position needed to maintain
a boil or required pressure levels in a
pressure canner.
Bakeware tips
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When baking with insulated cookie
sheets or baking pans, place them in the
bottom third of the oven. You may need to
increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
sheets or baking pans, place them in the
bottom third of the oven. You may need to
increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
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When using ovenproof glassware or
dark bakeware, reduce the oven
temperature by 25°F but use the same
baking time. Because these pans absorb
heat, producing darker bottom browning
and crispier crusts, place the rack in the
center of the oven.
dark bakeware, reduce the oven
temperature by 25°F but use the same
baking time. Because these pans absorb
heat, producing darker bottom browning
and crispier crusts, place the rack in the
center of the oven.
Rack placement for specific
foods:
foods:
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
guide from bottom
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cake
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cake
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling tips” later in this section.
broiling, see “Broiling tips” later in this section.
For up to date information on canning,
contact your local US Government Agricul-
tural Department Extension Office or
companies who manufacture home canning
products.
contact your local US Government Agricul-
tural Department Extension Office or
companies who manufacture home canning
products.
Positioning racks and pans
To remove racks:
1. Pull rack toward you.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Pull rack out.
To replace racks:
1. Place rack on rack guides.
2. Tilt up front end.
3. Push rack in until it clears the stop.
4. Lower front and push rack in the rest
of the way.
General guidelines
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Before turning on the oven place oven
racks where you need them.
racks where you need them.
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Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect
your hands if rack(s) must be moved
while the oven is hot.
your hands if rack(s) must be moved
while the oven is hot.
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For baking/roasting with 1 rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
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When baking/roasting on 2 racks,
position racks in oven to allow good
circulation of air around all the food.
position racks in oven to allow good
circulation of air around all the food.
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Do not place items on the oven door
when it is open.
when it is open.
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Keep reflector pans clean for best heat
reflection.
reflection.
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Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
instructions.