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 |
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Frozen | pies, angel food cake, | 5 or 6 | 6 | |
yeast, | bread, casseroles, small |
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cuts of meat or poultry |
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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
or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must be able to circulate around the
pans | and cookware in the oven for |
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even | heat to reach around the food. | Fig. 4 | Fig. 5 |
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