Using Your Oven (0o° n,,od
Shelf Positions
The oven has five shelf
supports
for baking
and
roasting
as shown
in this
illustration_A
(bottom),
B, C, D and E (top). It
also has a specia! tow shelf
position
(R) for roasting
extra large items, such as
a large turkey--the
shelf
is not designed
to slide out
at this position.
The shelf positions
for cooking
are
suggested
in the Baking
and Roasting
sections°
Oven
Vents
The oven is vented
through
duct openings
at the rear
of the cooktop.
See Features
section°
Do not block
these openings
when
cooking
in the oven--it
is
important
that the flow of hot air from
the oven and
fresh air to the oven burners
be uninterrupted.
• The vent
openings
and nearby
surfaces
may become
hot. Do not touch
them.
° Do not leave plastic
items on the
cooktop--they
may
melt if left too
close to
the
vent.
Vent appearance and Iocation va_
• Handles
of pots and pans
on the cooktop
may
become
hot if left too dose
to the vent.
° Metal items
will become
very hot ff they are left on
the cooktop
and could
cause btLrns_
• Do not leave any items
on the cook-top.
The hot air
from the vent may ignite
flammable
items
and will
increase
pressure
in closed containers,
which
may
cause them
to burst.
Oven
Moisture
As your oven heats up, the temperature
change
of
the air in the oven may cause water droplets
to
form on the door glass. These
droplets
are harmless
and will evaporate
as the oven continues
to heat up.
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