Oven light, Oven bottom, Oven fan – Maytag SMOOTHTOP 500 User Manual

Page 21: Oven vent, Rack positions, Oven racks, Caution

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Oven Light

Press the Oven Light switch on the control panel to
turn the oven light on and off. The oven light is only
activated by this switch.

Oven Bottom

Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or
sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use
the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not
place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven
bottom.

Do not place
plastics near the
vent opening as
heat from the
vent could distort
or melt the
plastic.

OVEN VENT LOCATION

Oven Fan

A cooling fan will automatically turn on during all broiling and
some baking operations. It is used to keep internal parts on
the control panel cool. The fan will automatically turn off
when parts have cooled. The fan may continue to operate
after the oven has been turned off. This is normal.

Oven Vent

When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become
hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.

The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooking
surface.

To remove:

1. Pull rack straight out until it

stops at the lock-stop position.

2. Lift up on the front of the rack

and pull out.

To replace:

1. Place rack on the rack supports in the oven.

2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears

the lock-stop position.

3. Lower front and slide back into the oven.

Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place
foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected
and damage may occur to the oven bottom.

Rack Positions

RACK 5: Used for toasting
bread or broiling thin, non-
fatty foods.

RACK 4: Used for most
broiling.

RACK 3: Used for most
baked goods on a cookie
sheet or jelly roll pan, layer
cakes, or frozen convenience foods and general single-rack
baking.

RACK 2: Used for pound cakes, Bundt cakes, pies, casseroles
and roasting small cuts of meat.

RACK 1: Used for pound cakes, 9 x 13 cakes, pies and
roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.

MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:

Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5, or 1 and 4.

CAUTION

Oven Racks

Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven

is hot.

Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.

The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a
lock-stop edge.

Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks

For best results when
baking cakes on two
racks, use racks 2
and 5.

Place the cakes on
the rack as shown.

Important: Never place pans directly on the oven bottom.

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