5 43 21 Rack Positions Rack 5: Toasting bread or broiling thin, non-fatty foods. Rack 4: Use for 2-rack baking and broiling. Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, frozen convenience foods. Broiling chicken pieces. Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat, pies, casseroles, bundt cakes, and 2-rack baking. Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry. Multiple Rack Cooking 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4. Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks use racks 2 and 4 for baking. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Oven Vent A The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent. On coil element models, the element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than ." (1.3 cm) over the element. A. Oven vent (ceramic glass model) A. Oven vent (coil element model) A Baking and Roasting The bake and broil burners cycle on and off in intervals. This Preheating feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. After START is pressed, the oven will display “PrE” until the Before baking and roasting, position racks according to temperature is above 170.F (75.C). Once 170.F (75.C) is reached, “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a food in unless it is recommended in the recipe. tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature. may cook better at lower broiling temperatures. ¦ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the cover for contact information. Ask for Part Number 4396923. Timed Cooking (on some models) WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. To Set a Timed Cook: 1. Press BAKE. The bake indicator light will light up. 2. Press the TEMP/HOUR “More” or “Less” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. 4. Press the TEMP HOUR “More” or “Less” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display. 6. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. To Set a Delayed Timed Cook: Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section. 1. Press BAKE. 2. Press the TEMP HOUR “More” or “Less” arrow pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed. 3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up. 4. Press TEMP HOUR “More” or “Less” arrow pads to enter the length of time to cook. 5. Press START TIME. The start time/delay oven indicator light will light up. 6. Press TEMP HOUR “More” or “Less” arrow pads to enter the time of day to start. 7. Press START. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) WARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” section. Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. Prepare Range ¦ Re...