Frigidaire ES400 manual Before You Call, Occurrence Possible Cause / Solution

Before You Call

Solutions to Common Problems

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. See the Range Installation Instructions.
	Weak, unstable floor. Be sure floor is level and can adequately support range. Contact a
	carpenter to correct sagging or sloping floor.
	Kitchen cabinet misalignment may make range appear to be 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 tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.
Appliance must be accessible for
	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
service.
	Carpeting 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.
Surface burners do not light.	Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface
	Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control knob to desired flame size.
	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean
	ports. See page 30 in the Care & Cleaning Section for additional cleaning instructions.
	Range power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be sure cord
	is securely plugged into the outlet.
	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only).
Surface burner flame burns	Burner ports are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports by using a small-gauge wire or
half way around.	needle.
	Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until
	flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly and follow the instructions in the Care & Cleaning
	section on page 30.
Surface burner flame is orange.	Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
	In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.
Oven does not operate.	Be sure the oven controls are set correctly for the desired function. See Setting Oven
	Controls or “Entire Appliance Does Not Operate” below.
	Be sure regulator gas valve is "ON". See the Range Installation Instructions.
	The time of day must first be set on the clock in order to operate the oven.
Entire appliance does not operate.	Make sure electrical cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
	Service wiring is not complete. Contact a Servicer.
	Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Check house lights to be sure. Call
	your local electric company for service.
	Be sure gas supply is turned on.
Oven light does not work.	Burned-out or loose bulb. See “Changing Oven Light” in the Care & Cleaning section in this
	Use & Care Guide to replace or tighten the bulb.
	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
	service.

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