Kenmore 790.9621 - Manual (Page 7)

Before Setting Oven Controls
OVEN VENT
Fig. 1
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 the vent.
This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good
baking results, DO NOT BLOCK OVEN VENT.
Removing & Replacing Oven Racks
To remove, pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift upfront 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 Oven Racks
ALWAYS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL
(PRIOR TO OPERATING THE OVEN). Always use oven mitts when
using the oven.
For models with a visible Bake Element (Refer to Fig. 2)
For models with a hidden Bake Element* (Refer to Fig. 3)
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Oven with visible
Bake Element - Fig.
Types of Oven Racks
Your range may be equipped with
one or more of the oven rack types
shown; Flat Rack, Handle Rack
and Offset Rack. To maximize
cooking space the Offset rack can be
used in the lowest rack position to
roast large cuts of meat and poultry.
Food Rack Position Rack Position*
Broiling hamburgers & steaks 1 1
Broiling meats, chicken or fish 1,2 or 3 1 , 2 , o r 3
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits
& Muffins 3 or 4 3 or 4
Frozen pies, angel food cake,
yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry
5 or 6 6
Turkey, roast or ham 6 7
Oven with hidden
Bake Element - Fig. 3*
Flat
Oven Rack
Handle
Oven Rack
Baking Layer Cakes with 1 or 2 Oven Racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 as shown (for models with a
visible bake element). For models with a hidden bake element place oven racks in positions 3 (Flat rack) & 6 with the Offset rack
if equipped (Refer to Fig. 4).
For best results when using a single oven rack, place cookware on rack position 4 (for all models - Refer to Fig. 5).
Air Circulation in the Oven
For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around
the cookware for properaircirculation
and be sure pansand cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides
or back of the oven cavity. The hot air
must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.