Kenmore 790.3107 - Manual (Page 8)

Oven Vent Location
The oven is vented in the center rear on the cooktop. 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.
Before Setting Oven Controls
Oven Vent ià CAUTION Some
models are equipped
with a blower which
runs in baking and
self-cleaning mode
to keep all internal
components at a cool
temperature. The
blower may keep run­
ning even if the oven
has been turned off,
until the components
have cooled down.
Arranging Oven Racks
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 cause burns.
To remove an oven rack, pull the rack forward until it stops.
Lift up front of rack and slide 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
rack back into place.
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” (5-10
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
circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even
1 Oven Rack
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Types of Oven Racks
Always use pot holders or oven mitts when
adjusting the oven racks. Wait until the oven has completely
cooled if possible. Oven racks may HOT and cause burns.
Your appliance may be equipped with one or more of the
oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven Rack and Flat
Half Oven Rack.
The Flat Oven Handle Rack has an handle to facilitate the
sliding of the rack when large amount of foods weight on it.
Flat Handle Oven Rack
The Flat Oven Half Rack has a removable insert that can
provide extra space for larger food items. The right half rack
portion may still be used for other food items like a casserole
dish. To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front insert side
of the rack and tilt out clockwise. To reinstall, insert rear hooks
at back of insert and lay insert down. Make sure both insert
front hooks snap into rack.
Do not use cookware that extends beyond the edge of the Flat
Half Rack. For best results, allow 2 inches between the pan
placed on the rack and oven side or rear walls.
Flat Half Oven Rack
Closed position To Remove the Insert
Squeeze on the left front
insert side of the rack and
tilt out clockwise.
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Multiple Oven Racks
To Reinstall
Insert rear hooks at back of insert and
lay insert down. Make sure both insert
front hooks snap into rack.