Oven Racks, Create-A-SpaceTMHalf Rack | Maytag MER5775RAW guide

Oven Racks

CAUTION

•Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot.

•Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.

The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock- stop edge.

To remove:

1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock-stop position.

2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.

To replace:

1.Place rack on the rack supports in the oven

2.Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position.

3.Lower front and slide back into the oven.

Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom.

	Rack Positions
	RACK 7 (highest
	position): For toasting	7
	bread or broiling thin,	7
	bread or broiling thin,	6
	non-fatty foods.	5
		5
	RACK 6: Used for most	4
	RACK 6: Used for most	3
	broiling.	2
	broiling.	1
		1

Oven

RACK 5: For two rackBottom

Baking Layer Cakes on

Two Racks

For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use racks 2 and 4.

Place the cakes on the rack as shown.

Create-A-SpaceTMHalf Rack

Select range models are equipped with a convertible half rack. The left side of the rack can be removed to accommodate a large roaster on the lower

rack. The right side of the rack is still available to hold a casserole dish.

Notes:

• The removable section of the rack can be used as a

roasting rack in a broiling pan. Do not use the top insert

baking.

Two Rack Baking

when using the rack in a broiling pan.

• The removable section of the rack can be used as a

RACK 4: Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, fruit pies, or frozen convenience foods. Also use for broiling chicken pieces.

RACK 3: For casseroles, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies.

RACK 2: Used for roasting small cuts of meat, frozen pies, dessert souffles or angel food cake. Also use for two rack baking.

RACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.

Oven Bottom: Place oven rack on raised sides of oven bottom. Use for additional space when cooking large oven meals.

MULTIPLE RACK COOKING: Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.

	cooling rack or trivet.
•	Make sure oven is cool before removing or reinstalling
	the half rack.
•	Do not use cookware that extends beyond edge of rack.
•	For best results, allow two inches between the pan
	placed on the rack and the oven side wall.
•	Use caution when removing items from the half rack to
	avoid burns.
•	Carefully remove items from the lower rack to avoid
	disturbing the half rack.