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The oven light switch is located on the control panel. Toturn the oven light on, push in the bottom half of the switch,
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The OVEN indicator light, located on the backguard, turns on whenever the oven is turned on. When the oven reaches the preset temperature, the indicator light wilt turn off and on as the oven elements cycle off and on.
The oven vent is located at the rear of the cooktop or under the right rear surface element. When the oven is in use, this area may feel warm or hot to the touch. To prevent baking problems, do not block the vent opening. 1. When cool, position the racks in the oven. 2. Turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature. 3. Turn the Selector knob, if equipped, to BAKE. Because each oven has its own personal baking characteristics, do not expect that your new oven will perform exactly like your previous oven. You may find that the cooking times, oven ternperatures, and cooking results differ somewhat from your previous range. Allow a period of adjustment, if you have questions concerning baking results, please refer to pages 11,12, 13and 19for additional information, 4. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a minimum of 2 inches between the utensil and the oven walls. When the oven is in use, the oven vent area may feel warm or hot to the touch. Do not block this area or the vent opening as this may affect baking results. 5. Check food for doneness at the minimum time in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Cooking time may vary from oven to oven. 6. Removefood from the oven and turn the Thermostat knob or the Selector knob, if equipped, to OFE
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-Preheating is necessary for baking. Allow about 10 to 15 minutes for the oven to preheat. It is not necessary to preheat for roasting. THERMOSTAT SELECTOR Selecting a temperature higher than desired will NOT I preheatthe oven any faster, and may have a negative effect on bakingresults.
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NOTE:The knobsonyourrangemaynotlooklikethe knobs in the above illustration.However, they will operate as describedbelow. The THERMOSTAT knobis usedto select and maintain the oven temperature.Always turn this knob justTO thedesired temperature.Do not turn to a highertemperatureand then back. The SELECTOR knob, ifequipped,determinesthe type of oven operation.Turnthis knob to the desired setting.Each setting is identifiedby an indent (step) and a "click"sound, ' To turn the oven on, both the Thermostat and Selector knobs, if equipped, must be set. The oven will not operate ifthe Selector knob Is left in the OFF position. To turn the oven off, turn the Selector knob, if equipped, or the Thermostat knob to the OFF position.
Do not cover the oven bottom or an entire rack with foil or place foil directly under cookware. Tocatchspillovers, placea piece of foil a little larger than the pan, on the rack belowthe pan.Forrangeswithonerack,it will be necessary to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small openinginthefoilto allowheattothe bottomofthe pan.This is especiallyimportantwhen bakingpies.
