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Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located
under the left side of the control
panel
(Figure
7). 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. Moisture
or steam
may appear
near the oven vent; this is normal.
Do not block
oven vent.
Oven Vent
Figure 7: Oven vent location
Protective
Liners --
Do not use aluminum
foil to
line the oven bottom,
oven wall,
or any racks. Only use
aluminum
foil as recommended
in this manual.
Improper
instal-
lation
of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock, or fire.
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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.
Be sure to remove
all oven racks and accessories
before
starting
a self clean cycle.
Important:
Always
remove
racks before
starting
a self clean
cycle.
Porcelain
racks may be left in the oven during
the self
clean cycle, however
removing
them
prior to the self clean
is
suggested.
Removing,
replacing,
and arranging
flat or offset
oven racks
•
To remove
- Pull the oven rack straight
forward
until it
reaches
the stop position.
Lift up front of oven rack slightly
and slide out.
To replace
- Place the oven rack on the rack guides on both
sides of oven walls.
Tilt the front of oven rack upward
slightly
and slide the oven rack back into place.
Be sure
oven racks are level before
using the oven.
To arrange
- Always
arrange
the oven racks when the oven
is cool (prior
to operating
the oven).
Types of Oven Racks
flat
handle
.......
Rack
Using the oven racks
The flat oven rack (some models)
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
1/2 of a rack position
lower than flat
oven racks. This design
allows
several
additional
positions
between
the flat rack positions
and is also recommended
when
broiling
certain
foods
to allow
extra
space between
the food
and the broil element.
To maximize
oven cooking
space
place the bottom
oven rack
(on some models)
in the lowest rack position
for roasting
large
cuts of meat.
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
cookware
in the oven for even heat to reach around
the food.
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