Kenmore 7861* manual Before Setting Oven Controls, Oven Vent Location, Air Circulation in the Oven

Before Setting Oven Controls

OVEN VENT

Oven Vent Location

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The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for

proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT.

		Arranging		Oven		Racks
Fig. I		ALWAYS ARRANGE				OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
		OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
		Removing & Replacing Oven 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.
		Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
		Food					Position
		Broilinq	hamburqers			& steaks	See Broil
		Broiling	meats,		chicken or fish		See Broil
		Cookies,	cakes,		pies, biscuits & Muffins		2 or 3
		Frozen pies, angel food cake,					1 or Roasting	Shelf
		yeast, bread,		casseroles, small
		cuts of meat or poultry
		Turkey,	roast	or ham			1 or Roasting	Shelf
Fig.	2
Types of Oven	Racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack
types shown; Fiat Rack, or Handle Rack.

Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks

FlatHandle

Oven Rack Oven Rack

For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 1 & 4 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3). When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 2 or 3 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 4).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 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. The hot air must be able to circulate around the

pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.

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