Frigidaire 316000635 Surface element too hot or not hot enough, Surface element does not heat

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Avoid Service Checklist

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.

 

This oven is equipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among its

 

many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller constantly

 

monitors its internal circuitry as well as several crucial oven circuits to insure they are

 

all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems fails, the controller will

 

immediately stop operation, and beep continuously (flashing an error code of F1 or

 

F3* in the display window, if equipped).

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 oven rack is level.

 

 

 

 

Be sure floor is level and is strong and stable enough to adequately support range.

 

 

 

 

If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.

 

 

 

 

Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unlevel. Be sure cabinets are

 

square and have sufficient room for range clearance.

 

 

 

Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service.

Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.

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

*Oven control beeps continuously with no indicator lights flashing. (If model is equipped with a display, F1 or F3 will show.)

Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Turn the Temperature Control Knob to OFF, and disconnect the power to the range. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the power. If fault recurs, disconnect the power and contact an authorized servicer.

Surface element too hot or not hot enough.

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

Surface element does not heat.

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.

No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not Operate" in this Avoid Service Checklist.

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

Element not making contact in block. Follow instructions under "Surface Elements and Drip Bowls" in the General Cleaning section.

Entire appliance does not operate.

Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.

Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized servicer.

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

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Contents 316000635 Contents Product RegistrationImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Oven can be programmed to Start Indicator LIGHT-Flashes asControl Pad Functions UP and Down ArrowPush Timer ON/OFF Setting the Clock and Minute TimerTo Set the Minute Timer To Change the Minute Timer while it is in useSetting Surface Controls To Operate the Surface ElementTypical Knob Before Setting Oven Controls Oven Vent LocationArranging Oven Racks To Change the Oven Temperature after Baking has Started Setting Oven ControlsTo Set or Change the Temperature for Normal Baking If the Power is Interrupted During a Bake CycleWhen the Set Bake Time Runs Out For a Delayed Start Time and Automatic Shut-OffTo Set the Automatic Timer Timed Bake Feature, Only To Begin Baking Immediately with an Automatic Shut-OffTo Broil Rack Position From Top FoodOven Cleaning Self-Cleaning OvenAdhere to the following cleaning precautions Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle or To Start the Self-Clean Cycle FigureWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed Figure To Set the ControlsGeneral Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your RangeTo Raise the Top for Cleaning Surface Elements and Drip BowlsTo Remove and Replace Oven Door To Change the Oven Light some models Changing Cooktop and/or Oven LightsTo Change the Cooktop Light some models Some modelsAdjusting Oven Temperature To Adjust Oven Temperature FigureSurface element too hot or not hot enough Surface element does not heatEntire appliance does not operate Broiling Self-cleaning cycle does not workSoil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle Poor baking resultsRange Warranty