Frigidaire 318205258 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems, Occurrence

BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

IMPORTANT

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.

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 rack is level. When range is level, cooktop may
	appear out of alignment if countertop is not level.
	Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. If floor is
	sagging or slopping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
	Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be unlevel. Be sure cabinets are
	square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move	Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the
appliance easily.	problem.
Appliance must
	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
be accessible for
service.	Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
	Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A international approved metal appliance
	connector installed.
Entire range or oven	Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
does not operate.
	Service wiring is not complete. Call an authorized servicer.
	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
	service. Surface burners can be lit manually.
*Oven control beeps	Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CANCEL to clear the display and
and displays any F	stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CANCEL and call
code error (ex.: F11)	an authorized servicer for assistance.
Oven light does not	Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide. (2)
work.	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
	service.
Surface burners do	Surface control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the surface
not light.	control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn the surface control knob to the
	desired flame size.
	Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps and
	Burner Heads" under General Cleaning.
	Range power is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.
	Electrical power outage.
	Be sure the gas supply to the range is turned "ON".
Surface burner	Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to
flame burns half way	clean ports or slots.
around.
	Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate
	until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.
Surface burner flame	Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
is orange.
	Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
Surface burner flame	Surface burner valves are not adjusted properly. Refer to your LP conversion instructions
is too high or too low.	for guidance on how to adjust the valves.

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