BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven vent location
Each oven has its own vent as shown below (Figure
1). 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. Never close off the openings with aluminium foil or any other material.
Auxiliary oven vent location
Figure 1 |
CAUTION
Some models are equipped with a blower which runs in baking and
Air circulation in the oven
If using 1 rack (Figure 2), place in center of oven. If using multiple racks (Figure 3), stagger cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and baking results allow
Figure 2 - Single Oven Rack
Arranging oven racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out (Figure 4).
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.
Figure 4
Recommended rack positions
Food | Rack Position |
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Broiling meats, chicken or fish | 4 |
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Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins |
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Using a single rack | 2 or 3 |
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Using two racks | 2 and 4 |
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,
1 or 2 casseroles, small cuts of meat or 1 or 2 poultry
Turkey, roast or ham | 1 |
4
3 
2
| 1 |
| Rack |
Figure 5 | positions |
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NOTE
Always use caution when removing food from the oven.
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Figure 3 - Multiple Oven Racks
