Frigidaire 318205258 BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems, Occurrence

BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)

OCCURRENCE	POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Poor baking results.	Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center
	food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the
	set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipes’ recommended
	temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Your
	Oven Temperature" section in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.
Fan noise during	A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. It is normal, and the
cooking operation.	fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Flames inside oven	Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
or smoking from
	Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts
vent.
	of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean
	cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the
	steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven
	Control Guide.
Oven smokes	Meat is too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between
excessively during	the meat and the oven boil element.
broiling.
	Meat is not properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Remove remaining fatty
	edges to prevent the meat from curling, but do not cut into the lean of the meat.
	A broiler pan used without the Broiler Pan Insert or insert is covered with foil. DO NOT use
	a Broiler Pan without the Broiler Pan Insert or cover the insert with foil.
	Broiler Pan or Broiler Pan Insert needs to be cleaned. Excessive smoking is caused by
	buildup of grease or food spatters. Clean the Broiler Pan and Insert on a regular basis.
	Oven door is open. Oven door should be closed when broiling.
Self-cleaning cycle	Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic
does not work.	Oven Control Guide.
	Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 2 to 4 hours past the start time.
	Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven
	Control Guide.
Soil not completely	Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
removed after self-
	Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These areas
cleaning cycle.
	are not in the Self-Cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on food residue. Clean these
	areas before starting the Self-Clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff
	nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Excessive smoking	Excessive spillovers in oven, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the
from oven vent.	oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the Self-Clean cycle. If flames
	or excessive smoke are present, stop the Self-Clean cycle and follow the steps under
	"Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control Guide.

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