Kenmore 9400* Before Setting Oven Controls, Oven Vent Location, Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

Before Setting Oven Controls

OVEN VENT LOCATED

UNDER LEFT REAR ELEMENT

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located under the left rear surface element (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.

Removing & Replacing Oven Racks

To remove, pull the rack forward until itstops. 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.

Fig. 1

Oven with visible Bake Element - Fig. 2

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.

For models with a visible Bake Element (Refer to Fig. 2)

For models with a hidden Bake Element* (Refer to Fig. 3)

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:

Food		Rack Position	Rack Position*
Broiling	hamburgers & steaks	1	1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish		1, 2 or 3	1, 2, or 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits		3 or 4	3 or 4
& Muffins
Frozen	pies, angel food cake,	5 or 6	6
yeast,	bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry			Oven with hidden
Turkey,	roast or ham	6
			7

Bake Element - Fig. 3*

Types of Oven Racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Fiat Rack, Handle Rack and Offset Rack. To maximize

cooking space the Offset rack can be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry.

Oven Rack 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 rack positions 2 & 5 (for models with a visible bake element). For models with a hidden bake element place oven racks in positions 3 (Flat rack) & 6 with the Offset rack if equipped (Refer to Fig. 4).

For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (for all models - Refer to Fig. 5).

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.	Fig. 4	Fig. 5