Kenmore 790.7890 - Manual (Page 11)

Upper & Lower Oven Vents
Before Setting the Oven Controls
Oven Vent Location
See illustration on left side for venting location of each oven. 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 the vent. Doing so
may cause cooking failures, fire or damage to the appliance.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it ■I
stops. Lift up front of rack anc ' . out.
To replace an oven rack, fit the rack onto the guides
on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward
and slide the i ■ ' '■■■.■' ' ■: place.
Installing Oven Rack Supports
To install oven rack support, insert it into the two brackets on the
oven wall interior and push down as shown in the illustration to
the right. ———
To remove the oven rack
support, pull up the support to
disengage it from the brackets.
Air Circulation in the Oven
If using 1 rack, place in center of oven. If using
multiple racks, stagger cookware as shown.
For best air circulation and baking results allow
2-4” (5-lOcmj 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.
1 Oven Rack
Multiple Oven Racks
Arranging Oven Racks & Supports
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE OVEN).
RECOMMENDED RACK POSITIONS FOR BAKING
Food
Rack Positions
Lower Upper
Broiling meats, chicken or fish N/A 1 or 2
Baking
To bake on: 1 rack 3 or 4 3
2 racks 3 & 8 N/A
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast,
bread, casseroles, small cuts of meat or
poultry
1 or 2 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 N/A
Pizza 3 or 4 3
Lower Oven
Rack
positions
Note: Always use oven mitts when removing food.
Note: It is recommended not to introduce food into the oven until the preheat cycle
time is complete. Unsatisfactory cooking performance or scorching of food may
occur if placed in oven prior to preheat cycle completion.
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