Before Setting Oven Controls
OVEN VENT
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 the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
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.
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWA YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Refer to Fig. 2. Always use oven mitts when using the oven. This range has a total of 7 oven rack postions.
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
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Broiling | hamburgers & steaks | See | Broil | |
Broiling | meats, | chicken or fish | See | Broil |
Cookies, | cakes, | pies, biscuits & Muffins | 3 or4 |
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Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, |
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casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry | 1 or 2 | |||
Turkey, | roast or ham | 1or Roasting Shelf |
Types of Oven Racks
Flat Handle Oven Rack | Flat Half Rack |
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Fig. 2
Offset Oven Rack
(some models)
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Always use pot holders or oven
mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until |
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the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven |
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racks may be HOT and may cause burns. |
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Your range may be equipped with one or more of |
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the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven |
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Rack (Fig. 4), Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig. 5) and |
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Offset Rack (Fig. 6). To maximize cooking space |
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the Offset Rack can be used in the lowest rack |
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position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry. | Fig. 7 | Fig. 8 |
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The Flat Half Rack has a removable insert that can provide extra space for larger food items. The right half rack portion may still be used for other food items like a casserole dish (See Fig. 5). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front insert side (See Fig. 7) of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert (See
Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat Half Rack. For best results, allow 2 inches between the pan placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls.