Oven Racks - GE PCGS960EELES Owner's Manual

Oven Racks

Rack Positions
Your oven has two rack positions in the upper oven
of foods are provided in the Cooking Guide. Adjusting
rack position is one way to impact cooking results. For
example, if you would prefer darker tops on cakes,
muffins, or cookies, try moving food one rack position
higher. If you find foods are too brown on top try moving
them down next time.
When baking with multiple pans and on multiple racks,
ensure there is sufficient space between pans to allow
air to flow. This may improve cooking evenness.
Removing and Replacing Flat Racks
When placing and removing cookware, pull the rack out
To remove a rack, pull it toward you until it reaches the
stop position, tilt up the front of the rack and pull it out.
To replace a rack, place the curved end of the rack onto
the rack supports. Tilt up the front of the rack and push
the rack in until it stops. Then lay the rack flat and push
it in until it is all the way into the oven.
Racks may become difficult to slide, especially after a
self-clean cycle. To improve sliding conditions, use a soft
cloth or paper towel to rub vegetable oil on the left and
NOTE: Remove unused racks when using the oven for
faster preheat, improved efficiency, and optimal cooking
performance.
Extension Racks (on some models)
Extension racks have a frame that locks into the rack
supports on both sides. Once the frame is locked into place,
always use the upper front rail to pull the rack out to its full
extension position when placing or removing cookware.
If extension racks are difficult to extend, lubricate the
racks with the graphite lubricant provided with your oven.
towel, shake the graphite lubricant, and place 4 small drops
on the two bottom tracks of the left and right sides. Open
and close the rack several times to distribute the lubricant.
ordering additional racks and graphite lubricant.
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Removing racks
Replacing racks
Extension Rack Removal
2. Firmly holding onto both the upper and lower front
rails, pull the rack toward you, tilt the front end up and
pull the rack out.
Extension Rack Replacement
2. Tilt up the front of the rack and push the rack in until
it stops.
3. Lay the rack flat and push it in until it is all the way
into the oven.
If extension racks are difficult to replace or remove, wipe
the oven rack supports with cooking oil. Do not wipe oil
on the rack slides.
Lower Oven
Rack stop
position