Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
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.
Fig. 1 | 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. |
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Types of Oven Racks
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 |
Broiling hamburgers & 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 |
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cuts of meat or poultry |
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Turkey, roast or ham | 1 or Roasting Shelf |
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Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack | Flat |
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types shown; Flat Rack, or Handle Rack . | Handle | |
| Oven Rack | Oven Rack |
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
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 |
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results allow |
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the cookware for proper air circulation |
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and be sure pans and cookware do not |
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touch each other, the oven door, sides |
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or back of the oven cavity. The hot air |
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must be able to circulate around the |
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pans and cookware in the oven for |
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even heat to reach around the food. | Fig. 3 |
Setting Surface Controls
Your range may be equipped with different sized surface burners. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases.
The SIMMER burner (some models) is best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc. The standard burners can be used for most surface cooking needs. The POWER burner or burners (some models) are best used for bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when preparing larger quantities of food.
Regardless of size, always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
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Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers, spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.
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