Frigidaire Before you call Solutions to Common Problems, Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION

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before you call (Solutions to Common Problems)

IMPORTANT

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.

 

Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. If floor is

 

sagging or slopping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

 

Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are

 

square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

Cannot move

Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.

appliance easily.

 

Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

Appliance must

 

be accessible for

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

service.

 

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

 

 

connector installed.

 

 

Entire range or oven

Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.

does not operate.

 

Service wiring is not complete. Call an authorized servicer.

 

 

 

 

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

 

service.

Oven control beeps

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press Clear to clear the display and stop

and displays any F

beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press Clear and call an

code error (ex.: F11)

authorized servicer for assistance.

Oven light does not

Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide.

work.

 

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

 

 

 

Surface unit does

No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in

not heat.

this Before you Call checklist.

 

 

 

Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.

Surface units too hot or not hot enough.

Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.

Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy-and medium- weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

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 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 color or distorted out of shape.

Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer.

Metalmarks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks. "Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

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Contents Use &Care Serial Plate Location Welcome & CongratulationsProduct Registration Register Your ProductImportant Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your cooktop Do not Touch Surface UNITS, Areas NearDo Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers For Self-CLEANING Oven For Cooktops with Coil Elements onlyFeatures AT a Glance mODEL a Your built-in range FeaturesFeatures AT a Glance mODEL B Features AT a Glance mODEL C Selecting Surface Cooking Cookware Cookware Material typesCorrectincorrect Specialty Pans & Trivets Canning Tips & InformationAbout the Radiant Surface Elements Before Setting Surface ControlsCeramic Glass Cooktop some models Types of the heating elements usedElement on all models Hot surface indicator lightElement on indicator light location Model C onlyOperating the Surface Elements Setting surface controlsSurface cooking settings All models To Operate the Surface ElementsAir circulation in the oven Oven Vent LocationArranging oven racks Recommended rack positionsTo Change the Temperature Display Mode Setting Oven controls Model aControl pad features To Set the Minute TimerTo Broil To Set or Change the Temperature for BakingAdjusting Your Oven Temperature Failure ModesSetting Oven controls ModelS B & C Oven can be programmed toFor a silent control panel To Set Control for Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Push Timer ON/OFF padTo Set Control for Oven Lockout feature To Set Control for Oven LockoutTo 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 Care & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Cleaning various parts of your applianceTo Raise the Top for Cleaning Care & CleaningCoil Elements Cooktop Cleaning Maintenance Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some modelsFor heavy, burned-on soil For sugary spilloversFor light to moderate soil For heavy, burned on soilAluminum utensils Special door care instructions Most Care and cleaning of stainless steelRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door Changing oven lightCleaning the Regular Oven non self To remove and replace storageBefore you call Solutions to Common Problems Oven baking Before you call Solutions to Common Problems Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTIONScratches or Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Abrasions onExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Disclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies

B, A, C specifications

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