Cooktop and/or oven lights (some models) does not work.

Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some 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.

 

 

Poor baking results.

If baked food items are too dark on top or bottom, allow the oven to preheat to

 

the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Make sure the proper rack

 

position is used when baking food. Set temperature 25°F lower than recommended.

 

If food is not done after recommended time, increase set temperature by 25°F.

Self-cleaning cycle does not work.

Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under Oven Cleaning.

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" under Oven Cleaning.

Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle.

Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned- on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.

Flames inside oven or smoking from vent.

Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.

Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Oven Cleaning section.

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Frigidaire 316000635 manual Broiling, Poor baking results, Self-cleaning cycle does not work