OVENVENT
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.
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Arranging Oven Racks
AL WAYS ARRANGE 0 VEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
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 |
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Broiling | hamburgers & steaks | See | Broil section | ||
Broiling | meats, | chicken | or fish | See | Broil section |
Cookies, | cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins | 3 or 4 | |||
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, |
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small cuts of meat or poultry | 1 or 2 | ||||
Turkey, | roast or ham |
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Oven Racks
Your range is equipped with one or more Flat Oven Rack(s). Place the rack(s) into the positions shown in Fig. 2. See the Recommended Rack Positions in the chart above.
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 (See Figs. 2 & 4). For best results when using a single oven Flat Rack,
Flat Oven Rack
place cookware on rack position 3 or 4 (See Figs. 2 & 5).
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking results allow
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.
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Fig. 4 | Fig. 5 |