Kenmore 911.93361 Owner's Manual page 10

OVEN COOKING TIPS
It is normal to have some odor when using
your, oven for the first time. This is caused by
the heating of new parts and insulation,,
To help eliminate this odor; ventilate the
room by opening a window or using a
vent hood,
IMPORTANT:
Never cover the oven
bottom or oven rack
with aluminum foil
Improper use can
cause poof heat flow,
poor baking results,
and may damage the
oven finish,
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in the back of the oven you will notice a small
tube, This is a heat sensor that maintains the
temperature of the oven.. Never move or bend
this tube.
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OVEN TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
The oven vent is located under the right rear
elemenL This area could become hot during
oven use_ The vent is important for proper air
circulation. Never block this vent.
OVEN VENT
Let the oven preheat thoroughly when recipes
carl for preheating. Preheating is bringing the
temperature up to the temperature you will be
using during baking When the oven has
reached the preheat temperature, a tone will
sound Have foods nearby ready to place in
the oven°
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Opening the door often to check foods will
cause heat loss and poor baking results,
During any oven operation you may hear a fan
noise This is the internal cooling fan that
keeps all electrical parts from overheating it
is not uncommon for this fan to keep running
even after the oven is turned off_
FLAT COOKIE SHEETS
(without sides)
Flat cookie sheets allow
air to circulate atl around
the cookies for even
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SHINY-PANS
(reflect heat)
Shiny pans are perfect for cakes and quick
breads that have a golden brown crust.
GLASS, DARK NON.STICK, OR
DARKENED BY AGE BAKEWARE
(absorb heat)
Pedect for yeast breads, pie crust or foods that
have a brown crust, The oven temperature
should be reduced by 25°F
oven cooking tips continued