Whirlpool IBD550P Use & Care Manual Download

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Preheating

As the oven heats up, the preheat indicator arrows will turn on in
sequence. When the set temperature is reached, one tone will
sound.

Waiting an additional 10 minutes after preheating has finished to
put food into the oven is suggested when baking foods with
leavening ingredients, such as yeast, baking powder, baking
soda and eggs.

Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when 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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For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to
drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

If you would like to purchase a Broiler pan and grid, it may be
ordered. See “Assistance or Service” section to order. Ask for
Part Number 4396923.

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For proper draining, do not cover the 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 avoid curling.

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Pull out oven rack to 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.

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After broiling, remove the pan from the oven when removing
the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated
oven, making cleaning more difficult.

Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not
necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in the broiler
pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack.

On double oven models only, be sure to set the correct controls
for the oven (upper or lower) you want to use.

To Broil:

Close the door.

Turn the SELECTOR knob to BROIL. “HI” will appear on the
display.

Turn the SET knob to the desired broil level.

Press the ENTER button to start, or after 10 seconds, the
function will start automatically.

Turn the SELECTOR knob to the OFF position when finished
cooking.

Broil Settings

Use the following chart when setting broiling levels and broiling
temperatures. As the broil percentage decreases, the element
cycles on and off to provide the selected heat setting

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil
burner. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted
for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered
from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

*Place up to 9 patties, equally spaced, on broiler grid.

Keep Warm

IMPORTANT:

The Keep Warm function allows hot cooked foods

to stay warm before serving.

On double oven models only, be sure to set the correct controls
for the oven (upper or lower) you want to use.

To Use:

Turn the SELECTOR knob to KEEP WARM.

The display will show 170°F (80°C).

A. Broil element

Broil Level

Broil Percentage