Frigidaire FFEF3018LB Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 7

Oven vent location The oven vent is located under the left side of the control panel (See Fig. 1). When the oven is on, warm air passes through this vent. This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results. Do not block the oven vent. oven vent location BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Types of oven racks Your range may be equipped with one or more of the oven rack styles shown. flat handle oven rack flat oven rack Fig. 1 Removing, replacing & arranging racks To remove - pull the rack forward until it stops. Lift up front of rack and slide out. To replace - fit the rack onto the guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the rack upward and slide the rack back into place. Arranging - always arrange the oven racks when the oven is cool (prior to operating the oven). CAUTION Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become very hot which can cause burns. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 some models offset oven rack The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some models) may be used for most cooking needs. The offset oven rack (some models) is designed to place the base of the rack about 1/2 of a rack position lower than normal. This rack design provides several additional possible locations between the standard positions. Air circulation in the oven For best baking results allow 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for proper air circulation and be sure pans and cookware do not touch each other, the oven door, sides or back of the oven cavity. Hot air must be able to circulate around the pans and cookware in the oven for even heat to reach around the food. Baking layer cakes with 1 or 2 oven racks For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (See Fig. 1). For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place cookware on rack position 5 (See Fig. 2). Fig. 2 Recommended rack positions by food type Food type Position Broiling meats Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread and casseroles Small cuts of meat or poultry Turkey, roast or ham See broil 3 or 4 2 or 3 2 or 3 2 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 7