Kenmore 7748 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT Fig. 1 Oven Vent Location The oven vent is located below the backguard (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT. Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when using the oven. 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. Fig. 2 Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Food Broilinq 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 Baking & Roasting: Rack Position See Broil section See Broil section 3or4 1 or 2 1 or 2 Types of Oven Racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Rack, Handle Rack or Stepdown Rack. Flat Oven Rack Handle Oven Rack Stepdown Oven Rack The Flat and Handle Oven racks may be used in all the available rack postions. The Stepdown Oven Rack design provides additional oven rack cooking positions located between the standard oven rack positions. Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on oven rack positions 2 & 5 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3). When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 3 or 4 (Refer to Fig.s 2 & 4). Air Circulation in the Oven 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 be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food. Fig. 3 Fig. 4