Maytag GAS RANGE - Oven Racks; Rack Positions

10 OVEN USE
The two oven racks are designedwith a safety lock-stop Itis importantthatair cancirculatefreelywithinthe ovenand
position to keep the racks from accidently coming around the food. To help ensure this, place food on the f
completelyoutofthe ovenwhenpullingthe rackoutto addor centerof the oven rack.Allow twoinches betweenthe edge
removefood. of the utensil(s)and the ovenwalls.
I CAUTION:Do not attemptto changethe rack positionsI For optimum baking results of cakes, cookies or biscuits,whenthe oven is hot. J use onerack.Positionthe racksothefood isinthecenterof
the oven. Use either rack position3 or 2.
Toremove:Besuretherackiscool.Pullthe rackstraightout Ifcookingon morethanonerack,staggerthefoodto ensure
untilitstopsatthe lock-stopposition.-13Itthefront endofthe proper airflow. v
rack up and continuepullingthe rackout ofthe oven.
- Ifcookingontwo racks,use rackpositions4 and2for cakes
To replace: Placethe rack onthe racksupportsandtilt the andrackpositions4and 1whenusingcookiesheets. Never
front endofthe rackupslightly.Slideit backuntilit clearsthe placetwo cookie sheetson one rack.
lock-stop position.Lowerthefrontandslidetherackstraight
in. Pullthe rack outto the lock-stop positionto be sure it is If roastinga large turkey, placethe turkey on rack 1 or the
positionedcorrectlyand thenreturn itto its normalposition, roastingpositionandthe side dishes on rack5.
RACK5 Usedfor toastingbread, or for two-rack baking.
(highestposition)
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RACK4 Usedformostbroilingandtwo-rack baking. •
RACK3 Used for mostbakedgoodson a cookie sheetor
jelly roll pan,or frozen conveniencefoods.
RACK2 Used for roasting small cuts of meat, large
casseroles, baking loaves of bread, cakes (in
either tube, bundt, or layer pans) or two-rack
baking.
RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large ]
poultry,pies, souffles,or angel food cake, or for _ ,,
two-rack baking, j
ROASTING Used for roasting taller cuts of meat or turkey. POSITION
POSITION Placeboth ovenracks,oneabovethe other,onthe
raisedsides ofthe ovenbottom.