OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well- ventilated room.
Power Failure
Oven Burners
Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of ignition system, the gas automatically shuts off and the oven will not operate during a power failure.
A lighted match will not light the oven bake or broil burner. No attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power failure.
Aluminum Foil
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
■On those models with bottom vents, do not block or cover the oven bottom vents.
■For best cooking results, do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.
■To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is at least ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.
Racks
■Depending on your model, 2 or 3 standard flat racks are included.
■Position racks before turning on the oven.
■Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
■Make sure racks are level.
To Remove Oven Racks:
Pull rack out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then pull out.
To Replace Oven Racks:
Place rack on the rack support in the oven. Tilt the front edge up slightly, and slide rack back until it clears the stop position. Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Rack Positions
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Traditional Cooking
FOOD | RACK POSITION |
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Most baked goods on a cookie sheet or | 3 |
jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit pies, |
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frozen convenience foods. |
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Roasting small cuts of meat, | 2 |
casseroles, baking loaves of bread, |
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bundt cakes, custard pies, frozen pies |
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Large cuts of meat and poultry, dessert | 1 |
souffles, angel food cake, or |
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baking. |
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Multiple Rack Cooking
Two racks: Use rack positions 2 and 4.
Convection Cooking (on some models)
FUNCTION | NUMBER OF | RACK |
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Convection baking or | 1 | 1, 2 or 3 |
roasting |
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Convection baking | 2 | 2 and 4 |
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Convection baking | 3 | 1, 3 and 5 |
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Multiple Rack Convection Cooking
Three racks (on some models): Use rack positions 1, 3 and 5.
NOTE: When convect baking on 2 or 3 racks, check foods at the minimum suggested time to avoid overbrowning or overcooking.
Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks with or without convection (on some models), use racks 2 and 4. Place the cakes on the rack as shown.
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