Rack Positions; Oven Vent; Oven Bottom; Oven Racks - Maytag Precision Touch Control 800 Use & Care Manual

2. Press Bake or Convect pad.
• The Favorite cycle will begin immediately.
• The selected cycle word will light in the display.
• The cooking time will light in the display.
When the cooking time has elapsed:
• The selected cycle word will turn off.
• HOLD and WARM will light.
• 170° will display.
To cancel a Favorite cycle in progress:
1. Press the CANCEL pad.
• The stored Favorite cycle will not be affected.
2. Remove food from the oven.
Oven Fan
A convection fan is used to circulate hot air in the oven when
the convection feature is selected.
Note: The convection fan will automatically stop when the
oven door is opened.

Oven Vent

When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become
hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
The oven vent is located below the backguard vent
shield on your range.
OVEN VENT
LOCATION
Oven Light
The oven light automatically comes on when
the door is opened. When the door is closed,
press the Oven Light pad to turn the oven light on and off.
A beep will sound every time the Oven Light pad is pressed.

Oven Bottom

Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or
sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use
the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not
place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven
bottom.

Oven Racks

CAUTION
• Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven
is hot.
• Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
Do not place plastics
near the vent opening
as heat from the vent
could distort or melt the
plastic.
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The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a
lock-stop edge.
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at
the lock-stop position.
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and
pull out.
To replace:
1. Place rack on the rack supports in the oven
2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears
the lock-stop position.
3. Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place
foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected
and damage may occur to the oven bottom.

Rack Positions

RACK 7 (highest
position): For toasting
bread or broiling thin,
non-fatty foods.
RACK 6: Used for
most broiling.
RACK 5: For multiple
rack baking.
RACK 4: Used for
most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, fruit
pies, or frozen convenience foods. Also use for broiling
chicken pieces.
RACK 3: For casseroles, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes
or custard pies.
RACK 2: Used for roasting small cuts of meat, frozen pies,
dessert souffles or angel food cake. Also use for multiple
rack baking.
RACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.
Oven Bottom: Place oven rack on
raised sides of oven bottom. Use for
additional space when cooking large
oven meals.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING: Use
rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.
Note: When Convect baking on two racks, check foods at
the minimum suggested time to avoid over-browning or
over-cooking.
Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when baking cakes
on two racks, use racks 2 and 4 for
regular baking and racks 2 and 5
for convection baking.
Place the cakes on the rack as
shown.
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6
5
4
3
2
1
Oven
Bottom
Convection baking
on two racks