BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
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 this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results.
Do not block the oven vent.
oven vent location
Fig. 1
CAUTION
Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns.
Removing, replacing & arranging 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 - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).
7 | 7 |
6 | 6 |
5 | 5 |
4 | 4 |
3 | 3 |
2 | 2 |
1 some | 1 some |
models | models |
Oven with visible | Oven with hidden |
bake element - Fig. 2 | Bake Element - Fig. 3* |
Types of oven racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles illustrated below.
flat handle oven rack
flat 
oven rack 
bottom oven rack
offset 
oven rack 
The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs..
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 postions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (some models) in the lowest rack position for baking and when roasting large cuts of meat.
Recommended rack positions by food type
Food type | Position models with | Position models with |
| visible bake element (Fig. 2) | hidden bake element (Fig. 3*) |
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Broiling meats | See broil section | See broil section |
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins | 3 or 4 | 3 or 4 |
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
Small cuts of meat or poultry | 2 or 3 | 2 or 3 |
Turkey, roast or ham | 2 | 1 or 2 |
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