Oven Cooking
Oven VentRack Positions
When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may becomeRACK 5 (highest
hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.position): Used for
toasting bread or
The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield
broiling thin, non-fatty
on your range.
foods.
OVEN VENT
LOCATIONDo not placeRACK 4: Used for
plastics near themost broiling.
vent opening as
RACK 3: Used for
heat from the vent
most baked goods on a
could distort or
cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit pies, or frozen
melt the plastic.
convenience foods.
RACK 2: Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles,
baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies.
Oven LightRACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry,
Press the Oven Light switch on the control panel tofrozen pies, dessert souffles or angel food cake.
turn the oven light on and off.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:
Two flat racks: Use rack positions 2 and 4.
One flat rack and one offset rack: Use rack positions
Oven Bottom2 and 5.
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or
Note: Use caution when removing the offset rack from
sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Useposition 1 (lowest position).
the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not
place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven
bottom.
Half Rack Accessory
A half rack, to increase oven capac-
ity, is available as an accessory. It fits
Oven Racks
in the left, upper portion of the oven
and provides space for a vegetable
CAUTION
dish when a large roaster is on the
lower rack. Contact your dealer for
Y Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oventhe OHALFRACK� Accessory Kit or
is hot.
call 1-800-688-8408.
Y Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
TM
The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock-EasyRack
stop edge.
(select models)
To remove:
Select range models are
1. Pull rack straight out until itequipped with an
stops at the lock-stop position.EasyRackTM. This rack offers a
convenient place to grasp
2. Lift up on the front of the rack
bakeware when taking it out
and pull out.
of the oven.
To replace:
1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven
2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clearsNotes:
the lock-stop position.
TM
YUse the EasyRack only in the oven in which it was
3. Lower front and slide back into the oven.purchased.
Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foilYThe EasyRackTM can be used in all rack positions.
on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and
damage may occur to the oven bottom.
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