Kenmore 790.9659 - Manual (Page 7)

Before Setting Oven Controls
OVEN VENT
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 properaircirculation 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 up front 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). Refer to Fig. 2. Always use oven mitts when using the oven.
This range has a total of 7 oven rack postions.
Recommended Rack Positions for Broiiing, Baking & Roasting:
Food Rack Position
Broiling hamburgers & steaks See Broil
Broiling meats, chicken or fish See Broil
Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & Muffins
Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread,
3 o r 4
casseroles, small cuts of meat or poultry 1 or 2
Turkey, roast or ham 1 or Roasting Shelf
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Types of Oven Racks
Roasting
Shelf
Fig. 2
Flat Handle Oven Rack
Fig. 4
Flat Half Rack
Fig. 5
Offset Oven Rack
(some models)
Fig. 6
iiCAUTION I 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 may cause burns.
Your range may be equipped with one or more of
the oven rack types shown; Flat Handle Oven
Rack (Fig. 4), Flat Oven Half Rack (Fig. 5) and
Offset Rack (Fig. 6). To maximize cooking space
the Offset Rack can be used in the lowest rack
position to roast large cuts of meat and poultry.
The Flat 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 (See Fig. 5). To remove the insert, squeeze on the left front
insert side (See Fig. 7) of the rack and tilt out clockwise . To reinstall insert rear hooks at back of insert (See 1 -Fig. 8) and
lay insert down. Make sure both insert front hooks snap into rack (See 2-Fig. 8).
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.