Frigidaire FPCS3085LF Drip bowls turning, Color or distorted, Out of shape, Metalmarks, Specks

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BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

 

 

 

 

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

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.

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.

Scratches or

Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be

abrasions on

sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not

cooktop surface.

affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

 

Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See

 

"Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

 

Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.

 

 

Brown streaks or

Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. "Cooktop

specks.

Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

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.

Excessive smoking Excessive spillovers in oven, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the

from oven vent. 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.

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Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Definitions Important Safety InstructionsImportant Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Your Built-in Range Features Features AT a GlanceAbout the radiant surface elements Before Setting Surface ControlsCooktop on & Element on indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktopCookware material types for radiant elements Using proper cookware with radiant elementsSelecting surface cooking cookware for induction elements Cookware recommendations for inductions elementsAlso remember to Use the correct cookware size for induction elements Use the correct cookware type for induction elementsOperational Noise Hot element indicator message HE Available Esec display settingsPower Boost Indicator Message Pb Power failure indicator message PFSingle radiant surface element Setting Radiant Surface ControlsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements To Operate the Bridge Surface Element Bridge surface radiant elementOperating the induction surface elements Setting Induction Surface ControlsTo Operate the Induction Surface Elements Keep warm zone Setting Warm Zone ControlsArranging oven racks Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Air circulation in the ovenTypes of oven racks To assemble the Effortless Oven Rack system Effortless oven rack systemNever pick up hot oven rack parts Function follow later in this Use & Care Guide Setting Oven ControlsControl PAD Features Temperature Visual DisplayChanging Between 12 or 24 Hour Time of DAY Display Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting the Clock Feature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIMESetting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Continuous Bake or 6 Hour Energy SavingSetting Silent Control Operation Setting ADD 1 Minute Feature Setting Minute TimerSetting Lockout Feature To set the Bake Temperature to 375F Setting Powerplustm PreheatSetting Bake To set the Preheat temperature for 375FConvection Baking Tips Setting Convection BakeBenefits of Convection Bake Convection Roasting Tips Setting Convection ConvertSetting Convection Roast To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375FElectric Oven Convection Broiling Table Recommendations Setting Convection BroilTo set a Convection Broil Temperature of 500F Convection Broiling TipsPress Delay Start Setting Bake TimeSetting Delay Start BAKE, Convection BAKE, Bake Time and DelayCancel Setting Keep WarmSetting Pizza Delayed Bake TimeSetting MY Favorite Setting Chicken NuggetsTo set a Broil of 500F Setting BroilBroiling Tips Electric Oven Broiling Table RecommendationsSetting Oven Controls Oven Light Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature higher To adjust the oven temperature lowerAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Self-cleaningWhat to Expect during Cleaning When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthStopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle To set the keep warm drawer controls Keep warm drawer temperature selectionKeep warm drawer rack positions Operating the keep warm drawerCleaning various parts of your appliance Care & Cleaning Cleaning ChartFor light to moderate soil Care & CleaningCeramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenance Cleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktopTo Remove Oven Door Care and cleaning of stainless steelRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door Aluminum utensils To Replace the Light Bulb To remove the hidden bake cover some models Changing oven light Be Sure Oven is CoolTo remove and replace keep warm drawer some models Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Color or distorted Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Drip bowls turningExclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance WarrantyDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies
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