BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
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.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.
To replace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
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RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS |
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Broiling meats, chicken or fish | 3 |
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Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins |
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Using a single rack | 2 |
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Using two racks | 1 and 3 |
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Using multiple racks | 1, 2 and 3 | 1, 2 and 3 | |||
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 | 1 or 2 |
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or 2 casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry |
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Turkey, roast or ham | 1 |
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AIR CIRCULATION IN THE OVEN
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and baking results allow
Single Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
NOTE
Always use caution when removing food from the oven.
Oven vents location
The upper and lower ovens are vented at the back of the cooktop. When an oven is on, warm air is released through its vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENTS. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material.
TYPES OF OVEN RACKS
Your
•Flat handle oven rack.
•Offset oven rack.
Figure 1
Flat handle oven rack
Figure 2
Offset oven rack
CAUTION
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and may cause burns.
The Flat Oven Handle Rack (Figure 1) has a handle to facilitate the sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weight on it.
The Offset Oven Rack (Figure 2) is used to maximize cooking space. The offset rack can be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry or for specific type of cooking.
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