Kenmore 3103 Use and Care Guide - Page 15

Before Setting Oven Controls (cont'd) Arranging Oven Racks ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN), Always use oven mitts when the oven is hot. RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR Food BROILING, BAKING & ROASTING Rack position Broiling meats, chicken or fish 3 or 4 Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 1 rack Multiple racks 2 or 3 2 &4 Figure 1 Rack positions Types of Oven Racks Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham Note: Always use caution when removing food. 1 or 2 1 Flat Handle Oven Rack Figure 2 Flat Half Oven Rack (some models) Figure 3 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 appliance may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack (Figure 2) and Flat Oven Half Rack (Figure 3). The Flat Half Rack has a removable insert that can provide extra space for larger food Figure 4 items. The right half rack portion may still be used for other food items like a casserole dish (See Figure 3). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front insert side (See Figure 4) of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert (See Figure 5) and lay insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack (See Figure 5). Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat Half Rack. For best results, allow 2 inches between the pan placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls. 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. Figure 5 1 Oven Rack Multiple Oven Racks 15