Whirlpool YWFE50M4HS 24 Inch Stainless Steel Free Standing Electric Range Instructions

: June 6, 2024
: Whirlpool

Whirlpool YWFE50M4HS 24 Inch Stainless Steel Free Standing Electric Range

Whirlpool-Stainless-Steel-Free-Standing-Electric-Range RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t immediately follow instructions.
WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

WARNING: Tip-Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

Slide range forward.
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.
Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
See installation instructions for details.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.
Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating elements should never be immersed in water.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ranges

Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

FEATURE GUIDE

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This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.whirlpool.ca

Keypad	Feature	Instructions
LIGHT	Oven cavity light	While the oven door is closed, turn the

switch located at the right of the control panel to turn the oven light on and off.
BAKE| Baking and roasting| The oven turns on when the oven control dial is turned clockwise to the desired temperature. When the control is turned to the desired temperature, the bake element turns to full power until the set temperature is reached, then temperature is maintained by the bottom element cycling on and off.
| | Allow oven to preheat for 10 to 12 minutes before putting in the food to bake.
| | NOTE: To cancel bake, turn the oven control dial counterclockwise to the OFF position.
BROIL| Broiling| 1. Position cookware in the oven and close the oven door. No preheating is necessary.
| | 2. Turn the oven control to BR (broil) position to start broil.
| | 3. Turn the oven control to the OFF position to cancel broil.

COOKTOP USE

WARNING: Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self- Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for additional information.
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.
Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

Cooktop On Indicator Light
The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the control panel. When any cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light
On ceramic glass models, the Hot Surface indicator light is located on the display panel.
The Hot Surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on
the surfaces. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Cookware	Characteristics
Aluminum	■ Heats quickly and evenly.

■ Suitable for all types of cooking

■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks.

■ May leave aluminum residue which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

Cast iron| ■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the cooktop.

Ceramic or ceramic glass| ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat settings

■ May scratch the cooktop.

Cookware	Characteristics
Copper	■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ May leave copper residue which may be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.

■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond to the cooktop if overheated.

Earthenware| ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

■ May scratch the cooktop.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or cast iron| ■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated.

Stainless steel| ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the area.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area
or element.
Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at the same time.
On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.
For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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 the death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Oven Cooking

Oven Control
To use your oven, turn the oven control dial clockwise to the desired temperature. When the control is turned on, the bake element turns to full power until the set temperature is reached, then the temperature is maintained by the bottom element cycling on and off.

Oven Indicator Light
The oven indicator light will go on when the oven control is turned on. As the oven heat reaches the selected temperature the light goes off. As the oven elements turn on and off to maintain the selected temperature during the cooking operation, the red indicator light will go on and off.

Oven Light
The switch located at the right of the control panel turns the oven light on and off.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2″ (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Racks

Position racks before turning on the oven.
Do not position 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, and then lift out. Use the following illustration as a guide.

Rack Positions

Rack 4: 2-Broiling and toasting
Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, muffin pan, or jelly roll pan; and layer cakes; broiling chicken pieces
Rack 2: Pies, casseroles, yeast bread, quick breads, frozen convenience foods, and 2-rack baking
Rack 1: Roasting large and small cuts of meat and poultry

Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Baking and Roasting

Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

Temperature Management System
The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and Bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during Bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Preheating
The oven should be preheated for most baked products (cakes, pies, bread, etc.). Preheat oven by rotating the temperature control dial to the temperature needed for the product being cooked. Allow 10 to 12 minutes before putting food in the oven.

Broiling

NOTE: After broiling, the dial must be turned to “OFF” before Baking.
Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of the oven rack. For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

RANGE CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.whirlpool.com
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:
Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.
Affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels. Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.

Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)
Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface
may stain.

CERAMIC GLASS

Cleaning Method:
To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.

Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.
- For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping the warm cooktop.
- Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove the residue. Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2.
Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas.
- Rub affresh® Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is needed to remove stubborn stains.
- Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding to Step 3.
Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.
- Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn or burned-on stains. The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order and includes the following:
- Cooktop Scraper
- Affresh® Cooktop Cleaner
- Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
- See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information on ordering.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

Soap and water: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

OVEN DOOR GLASS

To avoid damage to the oven door glass, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on glass.
Affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included):
See the “Accessories” section for more information.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

Steel-wool pad
For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

STORAGE DRAWER (on some models)

Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

Mild detergent

OVEN CAVITY

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

Clean when the oven is cooled with detergent and water, using a soap-filled steel wool pad on burned spots. Rinse and wipe dry.

NOTE: Oven cleaners can coat or damage the temperature sensing bulb (long tube in the oven) so that it will not sense temperature correctly. If you are using an oven cleaner, avoid contact with the rod-shaped bulb of the thermostat. Be sure that any residue that touches the bulb is removed.

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the OFF position.

To Replace:

Unplug range or disconnect power.
Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
Replace bulb, by turning clockwise.
Plug in range or reconnect power.

TROUBLESHOOTING

First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, or visit www.whirlpool.com/product_help. In Canada, visit http://www.whirlpool.ca.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below:
In the U.S.A.:

Operation| |
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Problem| Possible Causes| Solutions
Nothing will operate| Power supply cord is unplugged.| Plug into a grounded outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a circuit breaker is tripped.| Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Cooktop will not operate| The control knob is set incorrectly.| Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop| Cookware that is not the proper size.| Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element, or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2″ (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected| Control knob set to incorrect heat level.| See the “Cooktop Use” section.
Range is not level.| Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Cooktop element cycles on and off on High setting| Element cycling due to a temperature limiter.| This is normal operation. The element may cycle on and off to keep the cooktop from overheating.
Oven temperature too high or too low| Oven temperature needs adjustment.| See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Oven Controls” section.
Oven indicator lights flash| Elements are turning on and off.| The oven indicator light will turn on and off when the bake or broil elements turn on and off. This is normal to keep a precise temperature.
Oven cooking results not what expected| Range is not level.| Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The temperature set was incorrect.| Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven was not preheated.| See “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly.| See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware.| See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan.| Check that batter is level in the pan.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware.| Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware.| Move rack to a lower position in the oven.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used.| Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed.| Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking.| Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times.
Oven door was open for too long.| If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom.| Move rack to higher position in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly.| Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature.