20Oven RacksThe oven has two racks (three if convection, select models).All racks are designed with a lock-stop edge.To remove:1. Pull forward to the “stop”position.2. Lift up on the front of therack and pull out.To replace:1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven.2. Tilt the front end up slightly; slide rack back until it clearsthe lock-stop position.3. Lower front and slide into the oven.CAUTION• Do not attempt to change the rack position when the ovenis hot.• Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.Oven LightThe oven light automatically comes on whenthe door is opened. When the door is closed,press the Oven Light pad to turn the ovenlight on and off. A beep will sound every timethe Oven Light pad is pressed. If the oven light is on when thedoor is opened, the light will go off when the door is closed.Oven BottomProtect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic orsugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Usethe correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do notplace utensils or aluminum foil directly on the ovenbottom.Oven FanA convection fan (select models) is used to circulate hot air inthe oven when the convection feature is selected.Important: The convection fan will automatically stop whenthe oven door is opened.Oven VentThe oven vent is located along the back edge of the cookingsurface.When the oven is in use, the area near the oven vent maybecome hot enough to cause burns. Do not block the ventopening for best baking results.Notes:• When convect baking on two or three racks (selectmodels), check foods at the minimum suggested time toavoid over-browning or over-cooking.• Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foilon the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected anddamage may occur to the oven bottom.Rack PositionsRACK 5 (highestposition):Used for two-rackcooking and broiling.RACK 4:Used for two-rackbaking and broiling.RACK 3:Used for most bakedgoods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruitpies, or frozen convenience foods.RACK 2:Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, bakingloaves of bread, bundt cakes, custard pies, frozen pies ortwo-rack baking.RACK 1:Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, dessertsouffles, angel food cake, or two-rack baking.MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 1 and 4.Three rack (convection only, select models): Use rackpositions 1, 3 and 5 (see illustration).Baking Layer Cakes on Two RacksFor best results when bakingcakes on two racks with orwithout convection (selectmodels), use racks 2 and 5.Place the cakes on theracks as shown.5 Flat43 Flat21 FlatThree-rack Convection Cooking(select models)