Kenmore 9742 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. Fig. 1 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. 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 Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting: Food Rack Position Broiling hamburgers & steaks See Broil Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins 4or5 Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles 2or3 Small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or2 Turkey, roast or ham 1 or2 ii.i.i......... ...i.i..i.i.......... Types of Oven Racks Flat Handle Oven Rack Fig. 3 Offset Oven Rack Fig. 4 Bottom Oven Rack Fig. 5 Fig. 2 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. The Flat Handle Oven Rack (Fig. 3) may be used for most cooking needs. The Offset Oven Rack (Fig. 4) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 rack position lower than the flat oven rack. This rack design provides several additional possible positions between the standard positions. To maximize oven cooking space always place the Bottom Oven Rack (Fig. 5) in rack position 1 for baking or roasting large cuts of meat, Do not use the Bottom Oven Rack in any other oven rack position. Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks For best results when baking cakes or cookies using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 (Flat Handle Oven Rack) & 6 using the Offset Oven Rack (some models; See Fig. 6). For best results when baking cakes or cookies using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (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