Kenmore 9747 Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Before Setting Oven Controls OVEN VENT 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 Fig. 1 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. 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 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 1 or 2 1 or 2 Fig. 2 Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting: Rack Position See Broil See Broil 4 or 5 Types of Oven Racks Fig. 3 Flat Oven Rack Flat Handle Oven Rack (some models) Fig. 5 Offset Oven Rack (some models) _ 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 Rack (Fig. 3), Flat Handle Rack (Fig. 4) and the Offset Rack (Fig. 5). Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 3 (Flat Oven Rack or Flat Handle Oven Rack) & 6 with the Offset Oven Rack (some models; See Fig. 6). For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack positions 4 or 5 (See Fig. 7). 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. 6 Fig. 7