Frigidaire FGEF3032MF, FGEF3032MW Problem Possible Causes Solutions, OvenControls section

BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
Display flashes time.	Power interruption.	Press cancel then set the correct time of day.
Oven control displays	The oven control has detected	Press cancel to clear the display & stop beeping. Try bake or broil
F __ (followed with	a fault or error condition.	feature again. If the F code error repeats, remove electric power
a number) and oven		from appliance, wait 5 minutes and then repower appliance and
control beeps.		set clock. Try bake or broil feature again.
	Error condition recurs.	Record fault code and call your authorized service agent.
The oven does not	Pressed outside keypad area.	Be sure to press center of keypad using flat portion of finger.
respond or error
	Lock feature may be active.	Cancel the lock feature (some models).
tone sounds when a
	No electric service.
keypad is pressed.		See "Entire appliance does not operate" in this checklist.
New oven cooks	Difference in oven	For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and temperature
hotter or cooler than	temperature settings between	recommendation carefully. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool from
previous experience.	the old and new range.	your previous cooking experience, try offsetting the oven
		temperature. See "Adjusting the oven temperature" in Setting
		OvenControls section.

Odor or some	New appliance.
smoking coming from
the oven during first
few uses.

It is possible to experience some odors and/or a small amount of smoke from a new range. The odor will diminish after first using the oven. Before cooking for the first time, turn the oven ON to 400°F for 30 minutes to one hour. This will allow for an initial burn-in period and help eliminate odors. If necessary, ventilate the kitchen by opening a window.

Appliance makes	Oven expands and contracts	This is normal while the oven heats to the set temperature or when
popping sounds.	while heating or cooling.	the oven cools down.
Control panel makes	The oven control is cycling the	This is normal when the oven is active.
clicking noises.	oven ON and OFF.
Warm air or steam	Moisture coming from food	This is normal. To ensure the best possible results, do not block
from oven vent area.	while cooking using the oven.	the oven vent area when cooking.
Poor baking or	Incorrect oven control setting.	See Setting Oven Controls section and review instructions for
roasting results.		the desired cooking function.
	Oven vent may be blocked.	Clear any cookware or items that is blocking the oven vent area.
	Incorrect cookware type or	Dark or dull pans absorb more heat than shiny bakeware resulting in
	size.	overbrowning of some foods. Try reducing the oven temperature or
		cook time to prevent overbrowning. Dark pans are recommended for
		pies; shiny pans for cakes, cookies and muffins.
	Baking started with cold oven.	Try preheating the oven before placing food on oven rack.
	Incorrect oven rack position.	Adjust oven rack position upward or downward as needed.
	Inadequate space around	Try centering food in oven for single items. When cooking multiple
	cookware or air flow is blocked	food items space cookware to allow air to circulate completely
	by oven liner or using	around the food items. Review section for "Aluminum foil and
	aluminum foil as a liner.	liners" in the Care & Cleaning section.
	Oven temperature or time	Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or cooking
	settings.	time. If you still feel the oven is too hot or cool, try offsetting the oven
		temperature. See "Adjusting the oven temperature" in Setting
		OvenControls section.

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