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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
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 the oven vent.
Fig. 1
oven vent located
under left rear element
Types of oven racks
Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven
rack styles shown.
flat
oven rack
flat handle
oven rack
offset
oven rack
The
flat oven rack
or
flat handle oven rack
(some
models) may be used for most cooking needs.
The
offset oven rack
(some models) is designed to place
the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than
normal. This rack design provides several additional
possible locations between the standard positions.
Air circulation in the oven
For best 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. Hot air must be able to circulate
around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to
reach around the food.
Fig. 2
Removing, replacing & arranging racks
To remove
- pull the rack forward until it stops. 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.
Arranging
- always arrange the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior to operating the oven).
Recommended rack positions
(See Fig.2)
Food type
Position
Broiling meats
See broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins
2 or 3
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread
and casseroles
1 or 2
Small cuts of meat or poultry
1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham
1
CAUTION
Oven indicator light
The
oven
indicator light is located on the
panel just above the oven door.
The
oven
indicator light will glow when the oven is turned
on. A quick glance at this indicator light when finished using
the oven is a good way to be sure the oven is turned OFF.
• Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will
become very hot which can cause burns.
• Protective liners
—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.
Operating oven light
(some models)
The interior oven light will automatically turn ON when the
oven door is opened. Press the oven light switch located on
the upper left control panel to turn the interior oven light ON
and OFF whenever the oven door is closed.