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Before Setting Oven Controls
OVEN VENT
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Fig. 1
Oven with visible
Bake Element - Fig. 2
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent islocated under the left side of the control panel
(See Fig. 1). When the oven ison, warm air passes through the vent.
This venting isnecessary for proper air circulation inthe oven and good
baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. Lift up front of rack and slide
out. To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front
of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
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.
For models with a visible Bake Element (Refer to Fig. 2)
For models with a hidden Bake Element* (Refer to Fig. 3)
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Rack Position Rack Position*
Broiling hamburgers & steaks See Broil section See Broil section
Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil section See Broil section
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits 3 or 4 3 or 4
& Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, 5 or 6 6
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 6 Roasting Shelf
Oven with hidden
Bake Element - Fig. 3*
Types of Oven Racks
Your range may be equipped with
one or more of the oven rack types
shown; Fiat Rack, Handle Rack
and Offset Rack. To maximize
cooking space the Offset rack can be
used in the lowest rack position to
roast large cuts of meat and poultry.
Oven Rack Oven Rack Oven Rack
to reach around the food.
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 as shown (for models with a
visible bake element). For models with a hidden bake element place oven racks inpositions 3 (Flat rack) &6 with the Offset rack
ifequipped (Refer to Fig. 4). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (for all models
- Refer to Fig. 5).
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around
the cookware for proper air
circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other,
the oven door, sides or back of the
oven cavity. The hot air must be able
to circulate around the pans and
cookware in the oven for even heat
Fig. 4 Fig. 5