Ovencooking Tips - Kenmore 911.47692 Use & Care Manual

OPERATION
OvenCooking Tips
It is normal to have some odor when
using your oven for the first time. 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 poor heat flow, poor baking
results, and may damage the oven finish To
prevent staining from spillovers, you may
place a piece of aluminum foil or a cookie
sheet below foods which may spill over_
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.
_%_ _ " Oven
II!_, "-- Temperature Sensor
Preheating is bringing the oven
temperature up to the temperature you
will be using during baking. Let the oven
preheat thoroughly when recipes call
for preheating,
The oven vent is located under the control
panel, This area could become hot during
oven use. It is normal for steam to come
out of the vent and/or collect moisture
underneath when the oven is in use° The
vent is important for proper air circulation.
Never block this vent.
Oven Vent
Location
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The low temperature zone of your oven
(between i 70°F and 200°F) is available to
keep hot cooked foods warm. However,
foods should not be kept at these
temperatures longer than 2 hours.
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LIGHT oven light bulbs, follow this
helpful tip: Always turn the lights
off when the oven is not in use or during a
clean cycle, tf your oven lights are left on
for an extended period of time, the oven
will be warm when the door is opened
due to the heat generated from the oven
light bulbs.
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