Maytag Gas - Precision Touch Control 500 Range - Manual (Page 15)

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Oven Cooking
Do not place
plastics near the
vent opening as
heat from the vent
could distort or
melt the plastic.
OVEN VENT
LOCATION
Oven Vent
When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become
hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield
on your range.
Oven Light
The oven light automatically comes on when the
door is opened. When the door is closed, press the
oven light switch to turn the oven light on and off.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or
sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use
the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not
place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven
bottom.
CAUTION
Oven Racks
• Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven
is hot.
• Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
The oven has two racks. All racks
are designed with a lock-stop
edge.
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it
stops at the lock-stop position.
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
To replace:
1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven.
2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears
the lock-stop position.
3. Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place
foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected
and damage may occur to the oven bottom.
Rack Positions
RACK 7 (highest
position): For single rack
baking on cookie sheets
and broiling.
RACK 6: Used for single
rack baking on cookie
sheets and broiling. Used
for multiple rack baking.
RACK 5: For single rack baking on cookie sheets and
broiling.
RACK 4: Used for single rack baking on cookie sheets, sheet
cakes, casseroles and broiling. Used for multiple rack baking.
RACK 3: For single rack baking on cookie sheets, casseroles,
layer cakes, loaves of bread and sheet cakes. Used for
multiple rack baking.
RACK 2: Used for single rack baking on cookie sheets and
roasting small cuts of meat. Used for multiple rack baking.
RACK 1: Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.
Oven Bottom: Place oven rack
on raised sides of oven bottom.
Use for additional space when
cooking large oven meals.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:
Two rack: Use rack positions 3
and 6, or 2 and 4.
Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks
For best results when bak-
ing cakes on two racks, use
racks 2 and 4.
Place the cakes on the
rack as shown.
Pilotless Ignition
Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of
ignition system, the gas automatically shuts off and the oven
will not operate during a power failure.
A lighted match will not light the oven burner. No attempt
should be made to operate the oven during a power
failure.
Two Rack Baking
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Oven
Bottom