Frigidaire FPCS3085LF manual 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

 

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

be accessible for

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.

 

 

Cooktop control

An error message will be displayed (glowing “Er”) at power up (or after a power failure) if ANY

displays any E code

of the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions (Figure 8). If a power failure should

error (ex.: E014)

occur, be sure to set all of the surface control knobs to the OFF position. This will reset the

 

surface controls.

 

Also, if the induction sensors cannot detect a pan made of the correct material or if the pan is

 

not centered properly or if the pan is too small, the power level will flash in the in the digital

 

display and the pan will not heat. After 3 minutes, an “Er” error code will be displayed until the

 

controls are set to OFF.

 

If the surface controls do not function and the “ER” message remains in any display after following

 

these procedures, contact your authorized servicer for assistance.

 

Cooktop control has detected a fault or error condition. Try turning electrical power supply

 

OFF and back ON to the appliance in order to reset main controls. If fault recurs, record fault

 

number and unplug the appliance.

Oven control beeps

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

and displays any F

stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CANCEL and call

code error (ex.: F11)

an 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.

 

No cookware was placed on the induction cooking zones or the cookware material type is

 

incorrect for induction cooking.

 

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

Surface units too

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

hot or not hot

Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight

enough.

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.

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Use &Care Welcome & Congratulations Register Your ProductPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions DefinitionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Safety Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Features AT a Glance Your Built-in Range FeaturesAbout the ceramic glass cooktop Before Setting Surface ControlsCooktop on & Element on indicator lights About the radiant surface elementsUsing proper cookware with radiant elements Cookware material types for radiant elementsCookware recommendations for inductions elements Selecting surface cooking cookware for induction elementsAlso remember to Use the correct cookware type for induction elements Use the correct cookware size for induction elementsOperational Noise Power failure indicator message PF Available Esec display settingsPower Boost Indicator Message Pb Hot element indicator message HESetting Radiant Surface Controls Single radiant surface elementTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Bridge surface radiant element To Operate the Bridge Surface ElementSetting Induction Surface Controls Operating the induction surface elementsTo Operate the Induction Surface Elements Setting Warm Zone Controls Keep warm zoneAir circulation in the oven Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Arranging oven racksTypes of oven racks Effortless oven rack system To assemble the Effortless Oven Rack systemNever pick up hot oven rack parts Temperature Visual Display Setting Oven ControlsControl PAD Features Function follow later in this Use & Care GuideFeature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIME Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting the Clock Changing Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of DAY DisplaySetting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy Saving Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or CelsiusSetting Silent Control Operation Setting Minute Timer Setting ADD 1 Minute FeatureSetting Lockout Feature To set the Preheat temperature for 375F Setting Powerplustm PreheatSetting Bake To set the Bake Temperature to 375FSetting Convection Bake Convection Baking TipsBenefits of Convection Bake To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375F Setting Convection ConvertSetting Convection Roast Convection Roasting TipsConvection Broiling Tips Setting Convection BroilTo set a Convection Broil Temperature of 500F Electric Oven Convection Broiling Table RecommendationsBAKE, Convection BAKE, Bake Time and Delay Setting Bake TimeSetting Delay Start Press Delay StartDelayed Bake Time Setting Keep WarmSetting Pizza CancelSetting Chicken Nuggets Setting MY FavoriteElectric Oven Broiling Table Recommendations Setting BroilBroiling Tips To set a Broil of 500FSetting Oven Controls To adjust the oven temperature lower Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature higher Oven LightSelf-cleaning Adhere to the following cleaning precautionsWhat to Expect during Cleaning Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time Length When the Self-Clean Cycle is CompletedStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle Operating the keep warm drawer Keep warm drawer temperature selectionKeep warm drawer rack positions To set the keep warm drawer controlsCare & Cleaning Cleaning Chart Cleaning various parts of your applianceCleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop Care & CleaningCeramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance For light to moderate soil Aluminum utensils Care and cleaning of stainless steel Removing and replacing the lift-off oven door To Remove Oven DoorBe Sure Oven is Cool To remove the hidden bake cover some modelsChanging oven light To Replace the Light BulbTo remove and replace keep warm drawer some models Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Drip bowls turning Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Color or distortedMajor Appliance Warranty Exclusions This warranty does not cover the followingDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies