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BEFORESETTINGOVENCONTROLS

ArrangingOvenRacks&Supports

ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS
COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN).

InstallingOvenRackSupports

To install oven rack support, insert it into the two brackets
on the oven wall interior and push down as shown in the
illustration to the right.
To remove the oven rack support for a self-clean cycle, pull
note: It is recommended not to introduce food into the
oven until the preheat cycle time is complete. Unsatisfac-
tory cooking performance or scorching of food may occur
if placed in oven prior to preheat cycle completion.
RECOMMENDEDRACKPOSITIONSFORBAKING
Food rack Positions
Lower Upper
Broiling meats, chicken or
sh
N/A 1 or 2
Baking
To bake on: 1 rack 6 3
2 racks 3 & 8 N/A
3 racks 2, 5 & 9 N/A
Frozen pies, angel food cake,
yeast, bread, casseroles,
small cuts of meat or poultry
5 or 6 3
Turkey, roast or ham 1 N/A
Note: Always use oven mitts when removing food.

Removing&ReplacingOvenRacks

UpperOvenRackPositions

LowerOvenRackPositions

AirCirculationintheOven

1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
(lower oven)

OvenVentLocation

Upper&LowerOvenVents
See illustration for
venting location of
each oven. 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 the vent.
Doing so may cause
cooking failures, re
or damage to the
appliance.
To remove an oven rack, pull the
rack forward until it stops. Lift up
front of rack and slide out.
To replace an oven rack, t the
rack onto the guides on the
oven walls. Tilt the front of the
rack upward and slide the rack
back into place.
up the support to disengage it from the
brackets.
If using 1 rack, place in
center of oven. If using
multiple racks, stagger
cookware as shown.
For best air circulation
and baking results allow
2-4” (5-10cm) 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. The
hot air must circulate around the pans and cookware in
the oven for even heat to reach around the food.