Use and Care Manual
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Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented as shown below. When the oven is on, 
warm air is released through the vent. This venting is 
necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good 
baking results. Do not block oven vent. Never close off the 
openings with aluminium foil or any other material. Steam or 
moisture may appear near the oven vent. This is normal.
Types of oven racks
• Flat oven racks may be used for most cooking needs 
and may be placed in most oven rack positions.
• The offset oven rack (some models) provides addi-
tional step down positions from the standard flat rack 
design. The offset design positions the base of the rack 
about ½ of a rack position lower than the flat rack and 
may be used in most oven rack positions. To maximize 
oven cooking space, place the bottom oven rack in the 
lowest rack position for baking or roasting large cuts of 
meat.
Removing, replacing, and arranging flat or offset 
oven racks
Always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool.
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 
both sides of oven walls. Tilt the front of oven rack upward 
slightly and slide the oven rack back into place. Be sure 
oven racks are level before using.
Figure 11: Oven vent
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil or any 
other material or liners to line the oven bottom, walls, 
racks or any other part of the range. Doing so will alter the 
heat distribution, produce poor baking results, and 
possibly cause permanent damage to the oven interior. 
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of 
electric shock or fire.
• Always use pot holders or oven mitts when using the 
oven. When cooking, the oven interior, oven exterior, 
oven racks, and cooktop will become very hot which 
can cause burns.
• To prevent possible damage to the oven, do not 
attempt to close the oven door until all the oven racks 
are fully positioned back inside the oven cavity.
WARNING
CAUTION
Figure 12: Oven rack types
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oven rack
at
oven rack
BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS










