Kenmore 790.9270, 790.9290 Before Setting Oven Controls, Removing, replacing and arranging racks

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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 oven vent.

oven vent

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Fig. 1

Removing, replacing and arranging racks

Always use pot holders or oven miffs when using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.

Protective Liners m DO NOT USE

ALUMINUM FOiL to llne the oven bottom. Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or fire.

Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven

is cool (prior to operating the oven).

To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.

To replace - fit oven rack

onto the rack guides on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the

Types of oven racks

flat handle

oven rack

___offset

oven

rack

ttom

oven rack

The flat oven rack (some models) 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 fiat oven racks. This design provides several additional possible positions between the flat rack positions.

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

Fig. 3

front of oven rack upward

some

Air circulation in the oven

and slide the rack back into

models

For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the

place. Be sure oven racks are

level before using.

Fig. 2

Recommended oven rack positions by food type:

 

Food

type

 

 

Position

Broiling

 

 

 

See broil

Cookies,

cakes,

pies, biscuits & muffins

4or5

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

 

and

casseroles

2or3

Small

cuts of

meat or poultry

1or2

Turkey,

roast

or

ham

1or2

cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food (See Fig. 3 ).

Baking layer cakes with I or 2 oven racks

For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 and 5 (6 using the offset oven rack on some models). For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack in positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Fig. 2).

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Contents Ien Contents Save these instructions for future reference Read all instructions before using this applianceInstall anti=tlp device packed with range DefinitionsResult in injury Important Safety Notice Important Instructions for Using Your OvenIMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for Using Your Important Safety InstructionsINSTRUCTiONS for Ceramic IMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for Self IMPORTANT iNSTRUCTiONS for CleaningSerial Plate Location Product RecordAir circulation in the oven Before Setting Oven ControlsRemoving, replacing and arranging racks Types of oven racksUsing proper cookware Before Setting Surface ControAbout the radiant surface elements Before Setting Surface ControlsElement On & Hot Surface indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopHome Canning Turbo Boil feature some modelsTypes of cooktop surface elements Radiant surface element settings Setting Surface ControlsSingle radiant surface elements all models Dual radiant surface element some models Setting Surface ControPush in and turn the surface control knob clockwise to Triple radiant surface element some modelsWclrm & Recldy TM Zone some models Setting wormer zone controlOven control keypads Oven Control FunctionsAdd I Minute Setting Oven ControlsSetting Clock Hour Energy Saving featureTo activate the oven lockout feature Changing oven temperature displaySetting Oven Lockout Setting silent or audible control mode350F Setting Preheat350F Setting Delay Start Setting Cook TimeSuggestions for Convection baking Cony Bake some models Convection Bake some modelsConv Convert some models Cony Roast some modelsSuggestions for Cony Roast Suggested BroilUsing AirGuard TM feature Setting Oven Controls Slow CookExample to set Slow Cook Recipe Recall Warm & Hold TMImportant note Adjusting Oven TemperatureRecipe Recall contd Operating oven lightInstructions Sabbath Feature for use on the Jewish Sabbath & HolidaysOff Feature activeWarmer drawer recommended Setting Warmer Drawer ControlWarmer drawer recommended settings Arranging warmer drawer rack positionsTo set warmer drawer Warmer drawer Indicator LightSetting warmer drawer Indicator lightExample to set Flex Clean to start immediately Flex CleanRead before starting Flex Clean Setting Flex CleanWhen Flex Clean is finished Delayed Start Flex CleanIf it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active Cleaning recommendation table Care & CleaningFor light to moderate soil Cooktop maintenanceCooktop cleaning Do notAluminum foil and utensils General cleaningReplacing oven light Special door care instructions Removing and replacing the lift-off oven doorBefore You Call Sobfions To common problemsProblem SolutionProblemSolution Before You Call Solutions to common problemsBefore You Call Solutions to common problems Protection Agreements Call anytime, day or night U.S.A. and Canada Sears Parts&RepairServiceCenter

790.9280, 790.9270, 790.9290 specifications

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