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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located as shown in
Figure 1
. 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.
Do not block oven vent. Steam or moisture may appear near the
oven vent. This is normal.
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven interior and exterior,
and oven racks 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 recom-
mended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock, or fire
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or
any other parts of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will
alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may
cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean
temperatures the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.
Types of Oven Racks
Remove all racks and accessories from the
oven before starting a cleaning cycle.
Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Racks
To arrange - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool.
To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of
rack and slide out.
To replace - fit oven rack onto the rack guides on both sides of
oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward and slide the rack
back into place. Be sure oven racks are level before using.
Note: To maximize oven cooking space place the bottom oven
rack in the lowest rack position for roasting large cuts of meat.
Figure 1: Oven vent location
oven vent
location
Figure 2: Flat oven racks for most cooking uses
flat oven rack
flat handle
oven rack
