Kenmore 790- 9663 Use & Care Manual page 8

Before Setting Oven Controls
Types of Oven Racks
Flat Handle Oven Rack
Fig. 1
Always use pot holders or oven
mitts when adjusting the oven racks. Wait until
the oven has completely cooled if possible. Oven
racks may be HOT and may cause burns.
Your range may be equipped with one or more of
the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven
Rack (Fig. 1), Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig. 2) and
Offset Rack (Fig. 3). To maximize cooking space
the Offset Rack can be used in the lowest rack
position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry.
The Flat Half Rack has a removable insert that can provide extra space for larger food items. The right half rack portion
may still be used for other food items like a casserole dish (See Fig. 5). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front
insert side (See Fig. 4) of the rack and tilt out clockwise . To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert (See 1-Fig. 5) and
lay insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack (See 2-Fig. 5).
Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat Half Rack. For best results, allow 2 inches between the pan
placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls.
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 (Flat Handle Oven Rack) & 5
with the Offset Oven Rack (See Fig. 6). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 4
(See Fig. 7).
Air Circulation in the Oven
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 be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.
Flat Half Rack
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
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Offset Oven Rack
(some models)
Fig. 3
Fig. 5
Fig. 7