Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.

Do not block the oven vent.

oven vent location

Fig. 1

CAUTION

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Removing, replacing & arranging 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.

Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).

7	7
6	6
5	5
4	4
3	3
2	2
1 some	1 some
models	models
Oven with visible	Oven with hidden
bake element - Fig. 2	Bake Element - Fig. 3*

Types of oven racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles illustrated below.

flat handle oven rack

flat oven rack

bottom oven rack

offset oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs..

The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than normal. This rack design provides several additional possible positions between the standard postions.

To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking and when roasting large cuts of meat.

Recommended rack positions by food type

Food type	Position models with	Position models with
	visible bake element (Fig. 2)	hidden bake element (Fig. 3*)

Broiling meats	See broil section	See broil section
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins	3 or 4	3 or 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles	2 or 3	2 or 3
Small cuts of meat or poultry	2 or 3	2 or 3
Turkey, roast or ham	2	1 or 2