Frigidaire ES400 manual Before You Call, Occurrence Possible Cause / Solution

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Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

OCCURRENCE	POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION
Range is not level.	Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Adjust
	leveling legs at base of range until the rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may
	appear out of alignment if countertop is not level. See the Range Installation Instructions.

	Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a
	carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.

	Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
	square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

Cannot move appliance easily.	Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.
Appliance must be accessible for
Appliance must be accessible for	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
service.	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

	Carpeting interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.

	Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A. International approved metal appliance
	connector installed.

Surface burners do not light.	Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface
	Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.

	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean
	ports. See page 30 in the Care & Cleaning Section for additional cleaning instructions.

	Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure cord
	is securely plugged into the outlet.

	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only).

Surface burner flame burns	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire or
half way around.	needle.

	Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
	flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly and follow the instructions in the Care & Cleaning
	section on page 30.

Surface burner flame is orange.	Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.

	In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.

Oven does not operate.	Be sure the oven controls are set correctly for the desired function. See Setting Oven
	Controls or “Entire Appliance Does Not Operate” below.

	Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See the Range Installation Instructions.

	The time of day must first be set on the clock in order to operate the oven.
Entire appliance does not operate.	Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.

	Service wiring is not complete. Contact a Servicer.

	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure. Call
	your local electric company for service.

	Be sure gas supply is turned on.

Oven light does not work.	Burned-out or loose bulb. See “Changing Oven Light” in the Care & Cleaning section in this
	Use & Care Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.

	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
	service.

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Contents Page Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductImportant Safety Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Instructions for Using Your OvenImportant Instructions for Cleaning Your Range Self Cleaning OvensImportant Safety Notice Grounding InstructionsConversion to Liquified Petroleum L.P. Gas Read and Save These InstructionsFeatures At a Glance Features At a Glance Setting Surface Controls Sizes of the Surface Gas BurnersOperating the Gas Surface Burner Controls Control Locations of the Gas Surface BurnersFlame Size Type of Cooking Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame SizeSurface Cooking Before Setting Oven Controls Arranging the Oven RacksAir Circulation in the Oven Oven Vent LocationSetting Warming Drawer Controls Control Pad Features SettingsMinimum and Maximum Control Pad Function follow later in this Use & Care ManualSetting Oven Controls InstructionsPress DisplaySetting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Setting Kitchen TimerTo set the Kitchen Timer example for 5 minutes To cancel the Kitchen Timer before the set time has run outSetting Oven Lockout Feature To activate the Oven Lockout featureSetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius PressdisplaySetting Silent Control Operation Setting Preheat To set the Preheat temperature for 350FSetting Bake To set the Bake Temperature to 350FConv Roast or Conv Bake pads Setting Timed BakeWhen the timed bake time runs out Setting Delayed Time Bake When the set bake time runs outTo set the oven to broil at the default setting 550F Cook Time Position SettingBroiling Times Gas Range Broiling Table Recommendations Food RackConvection Roasting Instructions Setting Convection RoastInstructionspress Setting Convection Bake To set the oven for Convection Bake and temperature to 350FGeneral Convection Bake Instructions Benefits of Convection BakeAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-CleaningPreparing for the Self-Clean Cycle Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To Start Self-Clean CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle has completed To Start Delayed Self-Clean Cycle Adjusting Oven Temperature To Start the Delayed Self-Clean Cycle cont’dTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerCare & Cleaning Stainless Steel, ChromeCleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps and Burner Heads Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel some modelsRemoving and Replacing the Warming Drawer some models To Remove Warming DrawerOperating and Replacing the Oven Light To Replace the Oven LightRemoving and Replacing the Oven Door all models To Remove Oven DoorOccurrence Possible Cause / Solution Before You CallSolutions to Common Problems cont’d Cooking Tables Decrease Normal cook time byPage Range Warranty

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