Kenmore 790.3106, 790.3107 Before Setting Oven Controls, Oven Vent Location, Arranging Oven Racks

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven is vented in the center rear an the coaktap. 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.

Oven Vent _]__ Some

models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode to keep all internal components at a cool temperature. The blower may keep run- ning even if the oven has been turned off, until the components have cooled down.

Arranging Oven Racks

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 cause burns.

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	i

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 2-4" (5-10

cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cool<ware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must

circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even

Types of Oven Racks

Always use pot holders or oven mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may HOT and cause burns. Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack and Flat Half Oven Rack.

The Flat Oven Handle Rack has an handle to facilitate the sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weight on it.

Fiat Handle Oven Rack

The Flat Oven 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. To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front insert side of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall, insert rear hooks at back of insert and lay insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack.

Do not use cool<ware 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.

Fiat Half	Oven Rack
Closed	position	To Remove the insert
		Squeeze on the left front
		insert side of the rack and
		tilt out clockwise.

			To	Reinstall
		Insert rear hooks at back of insert and
		lay insert	down.	Make	sure	both insert
Multiple	Oven Racks	front	hooks	snap	into	rack.