Oven Cooking
Oven Fan
A cooling fan will automatically turn on during all broiling and some baking operations. It is used to keep internal parts on the control panel cool. The fan will automatically turn off when parts have cooled. The fan may continue to operate after the oven has been turned off. This is normal.
Oven Vent
When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooking surface.
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at the
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
To replace:
1.Place rack on the rack supports in the oven
2.Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the
3.Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Do not place plastics near the vent opening as heat from the vent could distort or melt the plastic.
OVEN VENT LOCATION
Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom.
Rack Positions
RACK 5: Used for toasting bread or broiling thin, non- fatty foods.
RACK 4: Used for most broiling.
Oven Light
Press the Oven Light switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on and off. The oven light is only activated by this switch.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom.
Oven Racks
CAUTION
•Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot.
•Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock- stop edge.
RACK 3: Used for most baked goods on a cookie
sheet or jelly roll pan, layer
cakes, or frozen convenience foods and general
RACK 2: Used for pound cakes, Bundt cakes, pies, casseroles and roasting small cuts of meat.
RACK 1: Used for pound cakes, 9 x 13 cakes, pies and roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5, or 1 and 4.
Note:
• Never place pans directly on the oven bottom.
Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when baking cakes on two racks, use racks 2 and 5.
Place the cakes on the rack as shown.
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