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Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the
oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and
cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that
could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Baking and Roasting
ACCUBAKE
®
Temperature Management System
The ACCUBAKE
®
system electronically regulates the oven heat
levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature
range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements
or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range
models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on
and off for short intervals during Bake to provide the best results.
This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before
putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
Preheating
When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once
100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as
the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat
temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected
temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary
to preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to
15 minutes, depending on the model. Factors that have an
impact on preheat times are: room temperature, starting oven
temperature, and the number of oven racks. Unused oven racks
can be removed prior to preheating your oven to reduce
preheat time.
Rapid Preheat
Rapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only
one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid
Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid
Preheat. Press RAPID PREHEAT and follow the oven control
prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press
RAPID PREHEAT. The preheating cycle should be completed
before placing food in the oven and should be used only for one-
rack baking. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven
starts a normal Bake cycle.
Split Oven Rack
(on some models)
Split-Rack with Removable Insert
The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When
the two are attached, they make a full rack. The insert can also
be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and
casseroles. Do not place more than 25 lbs (11.3 kg) on the
split-rack.
The insert can also be used on the counter as a cooling rack.
A. Split-rack
B. Removable insert
If you would like to purchase a split-oven rack, one may be
ordered. See “Accessories” section to order.
To Use Racks:
1.
Place a full rack in the lower section of the oven and position
the split-rack above it.
2.
Place large items on the right side of the full rack.
3.
Place deeper, covered dishes on the left side of the full rack.
4.
Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.
5.
When finished cooking, slowly remove items.
A. Place shallow dishes on the split-rack.
B. Large item placed on the right side of full-rack
A
B
A
B
