Frigidaire 318205121 Before you call, Occurrence, Possible Cause/Solution, Oven Control Beeps and

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Before you call

 

Before you call

 

Solutions to Common Problems

 

 

 

 

OCCURRENCE

POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

 

 

Oven Control Beeps and

(1) Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CLEAR pad to clear the display

Displays any F code (for

and stop the display from beeping. Reprogram the oven. If a fault reoccurs, record the fault

example F11).

number, push the CLEAR pad and contact an authorized servicer.

 

 

-F8- is displayed.

(1) The door was left open and controls set for self-cleaning cycle. Close the door and push

 

both upper and lower oven CLEAR pads.

 

 

Installation.

(1) Place oven rack in center of oven. Place a level on the oven rack. Contact installing

 

agent if rack and cabinet cutout flooring are not level. (2) Kitchen cabinet misalignment may

 

make oven appear to be not level. Be sure cabinets are square and level. Contact cabinet

 

maker to correct problem.

 

 

Entire oven does not

(1) When the oven is first plugged in, or when the power supply to the oven has been

operate.

interrupted, the display will flash. The oven cannot be programmed until the clock is set.

 

(2) Be sure electrical cord is securely connected into the electrical junction box. (3) Cord/

 

plug is not installed and/or connected. Cord is not supplied with oven. Contact your dealer,

 

installing agent or authorized servicer. (4) Service wiring not complete. Contact your dealer,

 

installing agent or authorized servicer. (5) Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call

 

your local electric company. (6) Short in cord/plug. Replace cord/plug. (7) Controls are not

 

set properly. See instructions under Setting Oven Controls to set the controls. (8) House

 

fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped immediately following installation. House fuse

 

may not be fully engaged. Check fuse and screw or engage circuit breaker securely. (9)

 

House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped after the oven has been installed and

 

previously operating. Call an authorized servicer.

 

 

Oven light does not work.

(1) Burned-out or loose bulb. Follow the instructions under Changing Oven Light to replace

 

or tighten the bulb.

 

 

Oven smokes excessively

(1) Oven door is closed. Door should be open during broiling. (2) Meat too close to the broiler

during broiling.

unit. Reposition the rack to provide more clearance between the meat and the broiler.

 

Preheat broil element for quick searing operation. (3) Meat not properly prepared. Remove

 

excess fat from meat. Slash remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into

 

the lean. (4) Grid on broiler pan wrong side-up. Grease does not drain into broiler pan. Always

 

place the grid on your broiler pan with the ribs up and the slots down to allow grease to drip

 

into the pan. (5) Broiler pan used without grid or grid cover with foil. DO NOT use your broiler

 

pan without the grid or cover the grid with foil. (6) Oven needs to be cleaned. 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.

(1) Many factors affect baking results. See Baking for hints, causes and corrections. See

 

Adjusting Oven Temperature.

 

 

Self-cleaning cycle does not

(1) Make sure the oven door is close. (2) Controls not set properly. Follow instructions. (3)

work.

Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be set 2-4 hours past the start time.

 

Follow steps under "To Stop or Interrupt a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Timer Control Guide.

 

 

Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle is completed.

(1)Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of oven or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get not 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.

(2)Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle for longer cleaning time.

Flames inside oven or

(1) Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for high oven temperatures, pie

smoke from vent.

spillovers or for large amounts of grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers.

 

 

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