Kenmore ELITE 790.4102 Series Use & Care Manual page 14

Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd)
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use
oven mitts when the oven is hot.
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR
BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING
Food Rack position
Rack
positions
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Figure 1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits &muffins
Using 1 rack 2 or 3
Using multiple racks 2 and 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, 1 or 2
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or Offset Rack
Note: Always use caution when removing food.
Types of Oven Racks
Flat Handle Oven Rack
Figure 2
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.
Flat Half Oven Rack
Figure 3
Figure 5
Your appliance may be equipped with one or
more of the oven rack types shown; Flat
Handle Oven Rack (Figure 2), Flat Oven
Half Rack (Figure 3) and Offset Oven Rack
(Figure 4).
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 Figure 3). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front insert
side (See Figure 5) of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall insert rear hooks
at back of insert (See figure 6) and lay insert down. Make sure both insert front
hooks snap into rack (See figure 6).
The Offset Oven Rack is used to maximize cooking space (See Figure 4). The
offset rack can be used in the Iowet rack position to roast large cuts of meat and
poultry.
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.
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 circulate around the pans and cookware in
the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
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Offset Oven Rack
Figure 4
Figure 6
1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks