Oven Temperature Control; Oven Use; Aluminum Foil; Positioning Racks And Bakeware - Kenmore 880.542 Series Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature because opening the oven door may cause burner
cycling to give incorrect readings.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature
calibration can be adjusted. It can be changed in Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed
amount. The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be
warmer by the displayed amount. Use the following chart as a
guide.
ADJUSTMENT °F
(ADJUSTMENT °C)
10°F (5°C)
20°F (10°C)
30°F (15°C)
-10°F (-5°C)
-20°F (-10°C)
-30°F (-15°C)
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few
times, or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-
ventilated room.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil,
liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the
oven bottom finish.
Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to
move freely for best cooking results.
To catch spills, place foil on rack below dish. Make sure foil is
at least ½" (1.3 cm) larger than the dish and that it is turned
up at the edges.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain
finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or
bottom.
RACKS
NOTES:
Position racks before turning on the oven.
Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
Make sure racks are level.

Oven Temperature Control

COOKS FOOD
...a little more
...moderately more
...much more
...a little less
...moderately less
...much less

OVEN USE

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration:
Style 1 - Electronic Oven Control
1. Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds until the oven
display shows the current calibration, for example, "OFF" will
appear on the display.
2. Press the TEMP or TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pad(s)
to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C)
amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (15°C)
and -30°F (-15°C).
3. Press START.
Style 2 - Electronic Oven Control
1. Press OPTIONS, and then 6 to set calibration.
2. Press 3 to increase the temperature, or press 6 to decrease
the temperature.
3. Press START to end calibration.
Styles 3 & 4 - Electronic Oven Controls
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display
shows the current calibration, for example "0°F CAL" or "00."
2. Press the TEMP or TEMP/TIME "up" or "down" arrow pad(s)
to increase or to decrease the temperature in 10°F (5°C)
amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (15°C)
and -30°F (-15°C).
3. Press START.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front
edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as
a guide.
5
4
3
2
1
Traditional Cooking
FOOD
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys,
angel food cakes
Bundt cakes, most quick breads,
yeast breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
RACK POSITION
1 or 2
2
2 or 3
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