The oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located under the backguard. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking will result.
Burn Hazard
When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface burners.
The storage drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the anti- tip bracket(s). Use care when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1.Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the stop.
2.Push up black plastic lever on both sides of drawer.
3.Pull drawer out a little farther until levers stay in “up”position. Pull drawer the rest of the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1.Make sure ball bearings on oven slide rail are positioned toward the front of the opening.
2.Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the oven slide rails on both sides of opening.
3.Slide drawer closed.
To verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged:
nRemove storage drawer.
nLook to see if the
nMake sure rear leveling leg(s) is positioned under bracket(s).
H See “ImportantSafety Instructions” on page 2 and Installation Instructions for further details.
NOTE: The range will not tip during normal use. Tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to open door without
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