Arranging oven racks, Removing & replacing oven racks, Types of oven racks – Kenmore 7863* User Manual

Page 7: Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks, Air circulation in the oven, Before setting oven controls

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Before Setting Oven Controls

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Oven Vent Location

The oven vent is located

below the backguard

(See Fig.

1

). When the oven

is on, warm air is released through this vent. This venting is necessary for
proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. DO NOT BLOCKTHE
VENT.

Arranging Oven Racks

ALWA YS ARRANGE OVEN RACKS WHEN THE OVEN IS COOL (PRIOR TO

OPERATING THE OVEN).

Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

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.

Roasting

Shelf

Recommended Rack Positions for Broiling, Baking & Roasting:
Food Position

Broiiinq hamburqers & steaks

See Broil

Broiiing meats, chicken or fish

See Broil

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & Muffins

2 o r 3

Frozen pies, angel food cake,

yeast, bread, casseroles, small
cuts of meat or poultry

1 or Roasting Shelf

Turkey, roast or ham

1 or Roasting Shelf

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Types of Oven Racks

Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack
types shown;

Flat Rack,

or

Handle Rack .

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 oven rack positions 1 & 4 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 3).

When using a single oven rack, place cookware on oven rack position 2 or 3 (Refer to Figs. 2 & 4).

Air Circulation in the Oven

For best air circulation and baking
results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around

the cookware for properair circulation
and be sure pansand cookware do not
touch each other, the oven door, sides
or back of the oven cavity. The hotair
must be able to circulate around the
pans and cookware in the oven for
even heat to reach around the food.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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