Before Setting Oven Controls; Oven Vent Location - Kenmore 970C6701 Series Use & Care Manual

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel.
(Figure 19) 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.
oven vent location
Figure 19: Do not block oven vent location
Removing, Arranging, and Replacing Racks
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.
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.
Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool (prior to operating the oven).
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.
Type of Oven Racks
flat oven rack
bottom oven
rack
Figure 20: Oven rack types
The flat oven rack 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 half a rack position lower than flat oven
racks. This design allows several additional positions between
the flat rack positions.
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best baking results, allow at least 2" (5 cm) around the
cookware for proper air circulation. 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
cookware in the oven for even cooking.
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flat handle
oven rack
offset
oven rack