Electrolux EW30DS80RS Complete Owner s Guide English - Page 14

14 Before Setting Oven Controls BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Oven Vents The oven is vented above each door. 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. Steam or moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal. Types of Oven Racks Flat Oven Rack Flat oven racks (or the flat handle oven rack) may be used for most cooking needs and may be placed in most oven rack positions. Figure 17: Flat oven rack Figure 16: Oven vent location Some models are equipped with a cooling fan that runs during the cooking process to cool internal electronic components. It is normal for this fan to continue to run for an extended period of time, even when the oven is off. IMPORTANT! The two, flat handle oven racks are lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important that the sides of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the rack becomes difficult to slide. Luxury-Glide™ Oven Rack The fully extendable Luxury-Glide™ oven rack allows you to effortlessly extend your food away from the oven. Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will alter heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. During self clean temperatures, the oven will be hot enough to melt foil. glide rack Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food or adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven in completely cooled if possible. Oven racks may be very hot and may cause burns. Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Flat or Offset Oven Racks • 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 the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Figure 18: Luxury-Glide™ Oven Rack IMPORTANT! The Glide Rack is porcelain enameled and may be left in the oven to be cleaned during the self-clean cycle. After the cycle, or anytime the gliding is rough, the Glide Rack extension tracks should be treated with graphite lubrication. 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 circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.