Before Setting The Oven Controls - Kenmore ELITE 790. 9802 Use & Care Manual

Before Setting the Oven Controls
The lower oven is equipped with a blower which runs in baking and self=cleaning mode to
al components at a cool temperature. The blower may keep running even if the oven has
been turned off, until the components have cooled down.
Upper Oven Vent
Oven Vent Location
See illustration on left side for venting location of each oven. 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.
Removing & Replacing
Lower Oven Racks
To remove an oven rack from the lower
oven, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift
up front of rack and slide out.
To replace an oven rack in the lower
oven, fit the rack onto the guides on the
oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward
and slide the rack back into place.
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The Offset Oven Rack is used to maximize cooking space. The offset rack
can be used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat and
poultry or for specific type of cooking as per the table below.
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Installing Oven Rack Supports in Upper Oven
To install oven rack
support, insert it into the
two brackets on the oven
wall interior and push down
as shown in the illustration
to the right.
To remove the oven rack
support for a self-clean
cycle, pull up the support to disengage it from the brackets.
Arranging Oven Racks & Supports
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN).
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BAKING
Rack
positions
Rack
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Food Rack Positions
Lower Upper
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3* or 4* 1 or 2
Cookies & muffins
To bake on: 1 rack 2 2
2 racks 2 & 4 N/A
3 racks 1,3** & 4 N/A
Cakes, pies & frozen pizzas
To bake on: 1 rack 2 2
2 racks 2 & 4 N/A
3 racks 1,3** & 4 N/A
Frozen pies, angel food cake,
yeast, bread, casseroles, small 1 or 2 1 or 2
cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 1" N/A
* Offset Rack can be used.
** Offset Rack must be used for best performance.
Note: Always use oven mitts when removing food.
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