Complete Owner's Guide

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Oven Vent Location (some models)
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 the 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 (some models)
The cooling fan operates during cooking. Air is
expelled through the vents between the oven door
and the control panel as shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10: Cooling fan location
WARNING
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or
any other material or liners to line the oven bot-
tom, walls, racks or any other part of the range.
Doing so will alter the heat distribution, produce
poor baking results, and possibly cause perma-
nent damage to the oven interior. Improper instal-
lation of these liners may result in risk of electric
shock or fire. During self clean, temperatures in
the oven will be hot enough to melt foil.
CAUTION
• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
using the oven. When cooking, the oven in-
terior, oven exterior, oven racks, and cooktop
will become very hot which can cause burns.
• To prevent possible damage to the oven, do
not attempt to close the oven door until all
the oven racks are fully positioned back inside
the oven cavity.
BEFORE USING OVEN
Flat Oven Rack
Figure 11: Flat oven rack
Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking
needs and may be placed in most oven rack
positions.
Removing, Replacing, and Arranging Flat
or Oset Oven Racks
Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is
cool.
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.
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.
Figure 12: Replacing oven rack