Oven Cooking
Oven Vent
When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield on your range.
OVEN VENT
LOCATION Do not place plastics near the vent opening as heat from the vent could distort or melt the plastic.
Oven Light
The oven light automatically comes on when the door is opened. When the door is closed, press the Oven Light switch to turn the oven light on and off.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom.
Oven Racks
CAUTION
•Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot.
•Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock- stop edge.
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at the
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
To replace:
1.Place rack on the rack supports in the oven
2.Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the
3.Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom.
Rack Positions |
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RACK 7 (highest |
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position): For toasting | 7 | |
bread or broiling thin, | ||
6 | ||
5 | ||
4 | ||
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RACK 6: Used for most | 3 | |
2 | ||
broiling. | ||
1 | ||
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Oven
RACK 5: For two rackBottom
baking.
Two Rack Baking
RACK 4: Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, fruit pies, or frozen convenience foods. Also use for broiling chicken pieces.
RACK 3: For casseroles, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies.
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