Kenmore 790 manual Before Setting Oven Controls, Oven Vent Location, Air Circulation in the Oven

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT.

Fig. 1	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.

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Roasting

Shelf

Fig. 2

Types of Oven Racks

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. 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.

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:

Food	Position
Broiling hamburgers & steaks	See Broil
Broiling meats, chicken or fish	See Broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & Muffins	2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake,	1 or Roasting Shelf
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham	1 or Roasting Shelf

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Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack	Flat
types shown; Flat Rack, or Handle Rack .		Handle
	Oven Rack	Oven Rack

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 1 & 4 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3). When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 2 or 3 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 4).

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 to reach around the food.	Fig. 3

Setting Surface Controls

Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.

The SIMMER burner (some models) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The POWER burner or burners (some models) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.

Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.

Fig. 4

Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

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