Before setting oven controls, Caution – FRIGIDAIRE 316901207 User Manual

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BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Types of oven racks

Oven vent location

The oven vent is located below 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

Fig. 1

Recommended rack positions by food type

Food type

Position

Broiling meats

See broil

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins

3 or 4

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread

and casseroles

1 or 2

Small cuts of meat or poultry

1 or 2

Turkey, roast or ham

1

flat

oven rack

flat handle

oven rack

bottom

oven rack

offset

oven rack

The flat oven rack or flat handle oven rack (some

models) may be used for most cooking needs. The half

rack (some models) design comes with a removable

section that allows for taller cooking utensils. 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

positions between the standard positions. To maximize

oven cooking space place the bottom oven rack (some

models) in the lowest rack position for baking or roasting

large cuts of meat. The Effortless™ Oven Rack (some

models) is described later in this section.

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).

2

3

4

5

6

1

CAUTION

half oven

rack

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 Figs. 2 & 3).

For best results when using a single oven flat rack, place

cookware on rack positions 2, 3 or 4 (See Figs. 2 &4).

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Always use oven mitts when using the oven. When

using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will become

very hot which can cause burns.

Fig. 4

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