Before Setting Oven Controls - Kenmore Elite 970C42363 Use & Care Manual

Before Setting Oven Controls

Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented through its upper front frame. When
the oven is on, warm air is released through the vent. This
venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven
and good baking results. Do not block oven vent.
Oven Vent
Air Circulation in the Oven
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using multiple
racks, stagger cookware as shown.
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.
1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
Some
CAUTION
models are equipped
with a blower which
runs in baking and
self-cleaning mode
to keep all internal
components at a cool
temperature. The
blower may keep run-
ning even if the oven
has been turned off ,
until the components
have cooled down.
Types of Oven Racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely
cooled if possible. Oven racks may HOT and cause burns.
Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the
oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack and Off set
Oven Rack.
The Flat Oven Handle Rack has an handle to facilitate the
sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weight on it.
Flat Handle Oven Rack
To maximize cooking space the Off set Oven Rack can be
used in the lowest rack position to roast large cuts of meat
and poultry.
Off set Oven Rack
Arranging Oven Racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
CAUTION
adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely
cooled if possible. Oven racks may be HOT and cause burns.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops.
Lift up front of rack and slide out.
To replace an oven rack, fi t the rack onto the guides on the
oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the
rack back into place.
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