Electric Free-Standing Range with Coil Elements - Oven Vent Location
The oven on our Electric, Free-Standing Ranges is vented through a duct under the right rear surface burner. The duct will release heat when either the oven or broiler is in use. This will cause that area of your cooktop to feel warm and may even seem to be turned on.
Oven Vent Duct Tips
- This vent duct should be cleaned frequently when surfaces are cooled down:
- Lift the rear surface element and remove the reflector/drip pan.
- Wipe the visible part of the vent with a warm, damp cloth and dish soap.
- Replace the burner and drip pan.
- This information also applies to 40" Double Oven Free-Standing Electric Ranges.
- Never cover the hole in the oven vent duct with aluminum foil or any other material. This will prevent the oven vent from functioning properly during cooking. It can also cause heat to dissipate over the entire cooktop surface.
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