Frigidaire FFEF4005LW Areas, Discoloration with, Metallic sheen Poor baking results, Vent

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BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

Areas of

Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning

discoloration with

cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.

metallic sheen.

 

 

 

Poor baking results.

Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center

 

food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the

 

set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipes’ recommended

 

temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Your

 

Oven Temperature" section in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

Fan noise during

A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and the

cooking operation.

fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.

Flames inside oven

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

or smoking from

 

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of

vent.

grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle.

 

 

If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps

 

under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control

 

Guide.

Oven smokes excessively during broiling.

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls".

Make sure oven is opened to Broil Stop Position.

Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing.

Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.

Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.

 

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven

 

Control Guide.

 

 

Self-cleaning cycle

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven

does not work.

Control Guide.

 

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 2 to 4 hours past the start time.

 

Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven

 

Control Guide.

Soil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle.

Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These areas are not in the Self-Cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on food residue. Clean these areas before starting the Self-Clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Drip bowls are

Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion.

pitting or rusting.

Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover.

 

 

 

Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much

 

as possible from direct exposure to salt air.

 

 

Drip bowls turning

Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface.

color or distorted

This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware

out of shape.

of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip

 

bowls may be purchased from your dealer.

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Contents Use &Care Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductProduct Important Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Know which knob controls each surface heating unitSELF-CLEANING Oven only Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenImportant Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven For Glass Cooktop onlyFeatures AT a Glance Model a Your Range FeaturesModel B Features AT a Glance Features AT a Glance Model C Before Setting Surface Controls Using proper cookwareCookware material types Element on indicator light Setting Surface ControlsSurface Cooking Settings Coil surface elementsRecommended Settings For the Griddle Food To Operate the Griddle model C onlyGriddle Air circulation in the oven Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Arranging oven racksTo SET the Minute Timer Model a Setting Main Oven ControlsTo Change the Temperature Display Mode Press Timer ON/OFF padAdjusting Your Oven Temperature Setting Main Oven Controls Model aTo SET or Change the Temperature for Baking To BroilModel B & C Setting Main Oven Controls Oven can be Programmed toFor a Silent Control Panel Setting Main Oven Controls Model B & C To SET Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy SavingTo SET Control for Oven Lockout To Set the Controls for Normal Baking To SET or Change the Temperature for Normal BakingSetting Broil Broiling TipsWhen the Set Bake Time Runs Out To SET the Bake Time FeatureRecalibrating Your Oven Temperature To Adjust Oven TemperatureSELF-CLEANING Adhere to the following cleaning precautionsWhat to Expect during Cleaning To Start the Self-Clean Cycle To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean CycleWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Rack Position From Top Food Model B & C Setting Auxiliary Oven ControlsTo Bake Broil Stop PositionCleaning various parts of your appliance Surfaces How to CleanCare & Cleaning General CleaningSurface Elements and Drip Bowls Cleaning the Griddle some models Changing oven lightTo Replace the Light Bulb To Remove Oven Door Removing and replacing the main oven door some modelsTo remove and replace the main oven door some models To Replace Oven DoorTo Replace the Storage Drawer Storage Drawer some modelsTo Remove the Storage Drawer To Remove Storage DrawerOven baking Code error ex. F10 Be accessible forService Entire range or oven Range is not levelAreas Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Discoloration withPage Major Appliance Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following