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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The half rack (some models) design comes with a
removable section that allows for taller cooking utensils.
The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than
normal. This rack design provides several additional
possible positions between the standard positions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven
rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking
or roasting large cuts of meat.
The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some models) is described
in the “Effortless™ Oven Rack system” section.

Removing, replacing & arranging racks

Air circulation in the oven

For best baking results allow at least 2 inches (5 cm)
around the 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 pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.

Types of oven racks

flat
oven rack
flat handle
oven rack
bottom
oven rack
offset
oven rack
half oven
rack
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 - always
arrange the oven racks
when the oven is cool (prior
to operating the oven). 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack should be used in
oven rack position 2. Placing any other rack in rack
position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.
IMPORTANT
Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When
using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become
very hot which can cause burns.
CAUTION