Frigidaire 316135917 important safety instructions Avoid Service Checklist

Avoid Service Checklist

OCCURRENCE

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.

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.	Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to
Appliance must be accessible for	make appliance accessible.
service.
	Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted
	over carpet.
Surface element too hot or not hot	Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface
enough.	element 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.
Surface element does not heat.	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.
Cooktop and/or oven light (some	Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some
models) does not work.	models) in this Owner's Guide for instructions.
Oven smokes excessively during	Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Setting Oven Controls.
broiling.
	Make sure oven door 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 for searing.
	Meat not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty
	edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean.
	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.

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