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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented at the upper trim. When the oven is
on,warmairisreleasedthroughthevent.Thisventingis
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results. DO NOT block the vents. Doing so may
causebakingfailures,reordamagetothewalloven.
Air Circulation in the Oven
Ifusing1rack,placeincenterofoven.Ifusingmultiple
racks,staggercookwareasshown.
For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4"
(5-10cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation
andbesurepansandcookwaredonottoucheachother,
theovendoor,sidesorbackoftheovencavity.Thehot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the
oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS
COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use
oven mitts when using the oven.
To remove an oven rack,pulltherackforwarduntilit
stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.
To replace an oven rack,ttherackontotheguides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and
slide the rack back into place.