Frigidaire CGEF3039RF, Use & Care Manual

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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

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).

Always use oven mitts when using the oven.

When using the appliance, oven racks and cooktop will 

become very hot which can cause burns.

CAUTION

BEFORE SETTING OVEN CONTROLS

Types of oven racks

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.

half oven 

rack

Only the Effortless™ Oven Rack should be used in 

oven rack position 2.

 Placing any other rack in rack 

position 2 will prevent the oven door from fully closing.

IMPORTANT

Oven with visible

bake element - Fig. 2

some

models

7

6
5

4
3
2

1

Oven with hidden

Bake Element - Fig. 3

some

models

7

6
5

4
3
2

1

Recommended rack positions by food type

Food type

Position

models with visible bake 

element (Fig. 2)

Position

models with hidden bake 

element (Fig. 3*)

Broiling meats

See broil section

See broil section

Cookies, cakes, pies, biscuits & muffins

4 or 5

4 or 5

Frozen pies, angel food cake, yeast, bread, casseroles

2 or 3

2 or 3

Small cuts of meat or poultry

1 or 2

1 or 2

Turkey, roast or ham

2

1 or 2