15
Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel
(
). Do not block oven vent. When the oven is on, warm
air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper
air circulation in the oven and good baking results. It is normal
for steam or moisture to appear near the oven vent. Some
models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the
cooking process to cool internal electronic components. It is
normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended period of
time, even when the oven is off.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause
burns. Do not use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Only
use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock, or
fire.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset oven racks:
To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward until it reaches
the stop position. Lift up front of oven rack slightly and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure oven racks are
level before using the oven.
Types of Oven Racks
The flat oven rack (some models) or flat handle oven rack (some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The offset oven rack (on some models) is designed to place the
base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than flat oven
racks. This design allows several additional positions between the
flat rack positions.
To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (on
some models) in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts of
meat.
Figure 16: Oven vent location
Upper and lower Oven Vent
flat oven rack
Glide
Rack
flat handle
oven rack
offset
oven rack
