Use and Care Guide

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BEFORE USING OVEN CONTROLS
WARNING
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil
to line the oven bottom. Only use aluminum
foil as recommended in this manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in risk of
electric shock or fire.
BEFORE USING OVEN CONTROLS
Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the control panel.
When the oven is on, warm air passes through
this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air
circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do
not block oven vent. Never close o the openings
with aluminum foil or any other material. Steam or
moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is
normal.
The cooling fan
The cooling fan operates during and after cooking.
Air is expelled through the vents between the oven
door and the control panel, as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7: Oven
vent location
Figure 8: Oven rack types
Removing, Replacing, and Arranging
Oven Racks
CAUTION
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using
the oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven
exterior, oven racks, and cooktop will become
very hot which can cause burns.
To arrange - Always arrange the oven racks when
the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven).
To remove - Pull the oven rack straight forward
until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of
oven rack slightly and slide out.
To replace - Place the oven rack on the rack guides
on both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven
rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back
into place. Be sure oven racks are level before
using.
Types of oven racks
Figure 9: Removing, replacing, and arranging
racks
Air Circulation in the Oven
The rack has a special shape in the rear which
helps with the heat circulation.
Do not push the baking tray all the way to the
back wall of the cavity. This prevents the heat from
circulating around the tray. The food may be burnt,
especially in the rear part of the tray.
For best air circulation when baking, allow a space
of 2 inches (5 cm) around the cookware for proper
air circulation. Be sure pans and cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides, or back of
the oven cavity.
Hot air must be able to circulate around cookware
for even heat to reach the food.
flat oven
rack
oset oven
rack
This appliance comes with two flat racks.
• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking
needs and may be placed in most oven rack
positions.
• The oset oven rack (some models) provides
additional step down positions from the
standard flat rack design. The oset design
positions the base of the rack about ½ of a rack
position lower than the flat rack and may be
used in most oven rack positions. To maximize
oven cooking space, place the bottom oven
rack in the lowest rack position for baking or
roasting large cuts of meat.