Kenmore 9746 Use and Care Guide - Page 8

Before Setting Oven Controls 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 this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block the oven vent. Types of oven racks oven vent location t handle oven rack Fig. 1 Removing, replacing & arranging 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 - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven). ove rack Always use oven mitts when using the oven and handling oven racks, The oven, oven racks and cooktop will become vew hot which can cause burns. Oven with visible bake element - Fig. 2 Oven with hidden Bake Element - Fig. 3* The flat oven rack (some models) or fiat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs. The offset oven rack (some models) 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 (some models) 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. Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position models with visible bake element (Fig. 2) Broiling meats Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles Small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham See broil section 4 or 5 2 or 3 1 or 2 2 Position models with hidden bake element (Fig. 3*) See broil section 4 or 5 2 or 3 1 or 2 1 or 2