Before Setting | Oven Controls |
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OVEN VENT | Oven Vent | Location | |
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| For models equipped with ceramic cooktops, the oven vent is located under | ||
| the left rear side of the control panel. When the oven is on, warm air is | ||
| released through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation | ||
| in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT. | ||
| Arranging | Oven | Racks |
[ | J ALWAYS ARRANGE | OVEN 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.
Rack | RECOMMENDED RACK POSiTiONS | FOR |
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| BROiLiNG, | BAKING & ROASTING |
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Food |
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Broiling | meats, | chicken | or fish | 1,2 | or 3 |
Cookies, cakes, | pies, biscuits & muffins | 3 or 4 | |||
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, |
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casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry |
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Turkey, | roast or ham |
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About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop
The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware. Only flat- bottomed cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware, the number of surface elements in use and their settings, are all factors that will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough to cause burns.
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About the Radiant Surface Elements
The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle on and off. The heating element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the off cycle. The ceramic fixture thermally insulates the heating element, concentrating heat in the heating zone. For efficient cooking, turn off the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.
NOTE: Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care & Cleaning and Before You Call checklist sections of this Use & Care Manual,
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle on and off, even at the HI setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the HI setting is normal and can occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is not flat.