Before Setting Oven Controls - Kenmore 970-6982 Use & Care Instructions Manual

Before Setting Oven Controls

Fig. 1
Arranging Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN). Refer to Fig. 2. Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food
Broiling hamburgers & steaks
Broiling meats, chicken or fish
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry
Turkey, roast or ham
Types of Oven Racks
Flat Handle Oven Rack
Fig. 4
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. 4), Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig. 5) and
Offset Rack (Fig. 6). 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. 7) of the rack and tilt out clockwise . To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert (See 1-Fig. 8) and
lay insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack (See 2-Fig. 8).
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.
Oven Vent Location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1).
When the oven is on, warm air passes through the vent. This venting is necessary
for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK
OVEN VENT.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out.
To replace, fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the
rack upward and slide the rack back into place.
Rack Position
1
1, 2 or 3
3 or 4
5 or 6
6 or 7
Flat Half Rack
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
7
Fig. 2
Offset Oven Rack
(some models)
Fig. 6
Fig. 8