Optional canning kit
The large diameter of most water-bath or
pressure canners combined with high heat
settings for long periods of time can shorten
the life of regular surface units and cause
damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning
Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
Whirlpool service company.
Positioning racks and pans
General guidelines
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location before turning oven on.
l To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and
pull out.
l Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
l For baking/roasting with one rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
l When baking on two racks, arrange
racks on the bottom and third level from
the bottom.
Rack placement for specific
foods:
FOOD
RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large
Lowest level or
roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from
food cakes
bottom
Bundt cakes, most
2nd level from
quick breads, yeast
bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
2nd or 3rd level
muff ins, cakes,
from bottom
nonfrozen Dies
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 16.
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