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Figure 3 - Multiple Oven Racks
Figure 2 -
Single Oven Rack
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven vent location
Each oven has its own vent
as shown below
(Figure
1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through
the vent. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results.
do not
BLOCK OVEN VENT. Never close off the openings with
aluminium foil or any other material.
caution
Some models are equipped with a blower
which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode
to keep all internal components at a cool
temperature. The blower may keep running
even if the oven has been turned
oFF, until the
components have cooled down.
Air circulation in the oven
If using 1 rack (Figure 2), place in center of oven. If using
multiple racks (Figure 3), stagger cookware as shown.
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 circulate around the pans and cookware in the
oven for even heat to reach around the food.
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.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it
stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out (Figure 4).
To replace an oven rack
, fit the rack onto the guides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and
slide the rack back into place.
Rack
positions
Recommended rack positions
Food
rack Position
Broiling meats, chicken or fish
4
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
Using a single rack
2 or 3
Using two racks
2 and 4
Using multiple racks
(If equipped with an offset rack)
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 (offset) 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,
1 or 2 casseroles, small cuts of meat or
poultry
1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham
1
note
Always use caution when removing food from the oven.
4
3
2
1
Auxiliary oven vent
location
Main oven vent
location
Figure 1
Figure 4
Figure 5
