Oven Cooking
Oven Fans
Aconvection fan (select models) is used to circulate hot air in the oven when the convection feature is selected.
Acooling fan will automatically turn on during all broiling and some baking operations. It is used to keep internal parts on the control panel cool. The fan will automatically turn off when parts have cooled. The fan may continue to operate after the oven has been turned off. This is normal.
Note: The convection fan will automatically stop when the oven door is opened.
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 at the rear of the cooking surface.
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 pad to turn the oven light on and off. A beep will sound every time the Oven Light pad is pressed.
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 three racks. All racks are designed with a
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
RACK 5: Use for toasting |
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bread, broiling thin, |
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5 | |
4 | |
3 | |
baking (select models). | 2 |
RACK 4: Use for most | 1 |
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broiling and |
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baking. | Three Rack |
| Convection Baking |
RACK 3: Use for most | (select models) |
baked goods on a
cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, frozen convenience foods, general
RACK 2: Use for pound cakes, Bundt cakes, 9 x 13 cakes, pies, casseroles, roasting small cuts of meat, bread, and
RACK 1: Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, some frozen pies, Angel Food cake or for
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