Before Setting Oven Controls - Kenmore Elite 790.9715 series Use & Care Manual

Oven vent location
Each oven has its own vent as shown below (Figure
1). 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. DO NOT
BLOCK OVEN VENT. Never close off the openings with
aluminium foil or any other material.
Auxiliary oven vent
location
Figure 1
CAUTION
Some models are equipped with a blower
which runs in baking and self-cleaning mode
to keep all internal components at a cool
temperature. The blower may keep running
even if the oven has been turned OFF, until the
components have cooled down.
Air circulation in the oven
If using 1 rack (Figure 2), place in center of oven. If using
multiple racks (Figure 3), stagger cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and 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. The hot
air must circulate around the pans and cookware in the
oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Figure 2 - Single Oven Rack
Figure 3 - Multiple Oven Racks

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Arranging oven racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS
COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use
oven mitts when using the oven.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it
stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out (Figure 4).
To replace an oven rack, fi t the rack onto the guides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and
Main oven vent
slide the rack back into place.
location
Recommended rack positions
Food
Broiling meats, chicken or fi sh
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffi ns
Using a single rack
Using two racks
Using multiple racks
(If equipped with an offset rack)
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,
1 or 2 casseroles, small cuts of meat or
poultry
Turkey, roast or ham
Always use caution when removing food from the oven.
Figure 4
Figure 5
NOTE
Rack Position
4
2 or 3
2 and 4
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 (offset) 4
1 or 2
1
4
3
2
1
Rack
positions
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