Maytag X9112VUV Oven User Manual


 
USING YOUR OVEN
OVEN RACKS pp..-===,..=,.=.__ Do not use aluminum foil directly
Thetwo oven racksare designedwith a _ under the cookware. Foil will reflect
lock-stop positionto keep the racks heat away from the utensil causing
fromcomingcompletelyoutofthe oven. inadequate browning. Placing a pie
directly on foil may result in a soggy
Do not attempt to change the rack bottom crust and inadequate browning.
positions when the oven is hot.
Do not placealuminum foil directly
To remove: Be sure the rack is cool.
on the oven bottom as this may
Pulltherackstraightouttothelock.stop damage the oven bottom. A piece of
position.Tiltthe front ofthe rackup and foilthat isslightlylargerthanthe cooking
continuepullingthe rack outof the oven. Hints: utensilcan be placedonthe rackdirectly
To replace: Place the rack on the rack For optimum baking results of cakes, below the rack containingthe utensil.
supports. Tilt the front end up and slide cookies or biscuits, bake on one rack.
it back until it Clears the lock-stop Position rack so food is in the center of * Do not completely cover an oven
position,Lower the front and slidethe the oven. Allow 2 inches between the rackwith foil, Thisblocksairflowin the
rackstraightin. Pullthe rackoutto the edgeofthe utensilandtheovenwallsor oven, constitutesa safetyhazard, and
lock-stop position to be sure it is adjacentutensils, will adverselyaffectcookingresults.
positionedcorrectly.Then returnitto its
normalpositon. Ifcookingontworacks,staggerpansso Never cover the broiler insert with
one is not directlyoverthe other.Use aluminum foil as this prevents fat
Rack Positions rack positions 2 and 4, or I and 4, from draining to the pan below. The
Use the following guidelines when depending on baking results, when broilerpan can be linedwith foil.
selectingthe properrack positions: cookingontwo racks.Use racks1 and
4 when usingtwo cookie sheets.
RACK4 (topof oven) used for sometwo
rackcookingorbakingoperations. Never place two cookie sheets on BAKEWARE ACCESSORIES
one rack and never place aluminum This appliancehas beentestedforsafe
RACK 3 used for one or two-rack foil or pans directly on the oven performance using conventional
baking, bottom, cookware.Do not use any devicesor
accessories that are not specifically
RACK2usedformostone-rackbaking, USE OFALUMINUM FOIL
and roastingsomemeats, recommended in this manual. Do not
UsealuminumfoilONLYasinstructedin use stove top grills, or add-on oven
RACK I used for one or two-rack thisbook, lmproper use of aluminum foil convectionsystems.Theuseofdevices
baking; roasting large meats; cooking may cause damage to the oven, affect or accessories that are not expressly
larger foods or casseroles and for cooking results, and can also result in recommended inthismanual cancreate
bakingangel food cake, pie shells, cake shock and/or fire hazards. Foil can be serious safety hazards, and reduce the
or cakes in tube or bundt pans. used ffthese guidelinesare followed: life of the componentsof the appliance.