Frigidaire DGEF3031KW, FGEF3032MW Problem, Possible Causes, Solutions, bake or self-clean

BEFORE YOU CALL • Solutions to common problems

Problem	Possible Causes	Solutions
bake or self-clean	The time of day is incorrect.	Set clock with correct time of day before adding a delay start
did not start at the		setting. See "Setting the clock" in Setting Oven Controls
time expected.		section.
Strong odor from	Self-clean was started for the	It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, especially during
range or smells hot.	first few times.	the first self-clean cycle. It is recommend to ventilate the kitchen
		area. Open any windows and if available turn on an exhaust fan
		or overhead range hood during the self-clean cycle.
Unable to remove	Oven door locks immediately	Press cancel to stop self-clean. Wait for the oven door to unlock.
items from oven after	after setting self-clean.	Once unlocked, remove any items left in the oven, close the oven
starting self-clean.		door and set for self-clean again.
Oven door did not	Oven is too hot.	Allow about 1 hour after the self-clean cycle for the oven to cool
unlock after the self-		enough before the oven door will unlock.
clean cycle.
Self-clean feature	Incorrect control setting.	Carefully follow the prepartion and programming instructions
will not start.		under Self-cleaning.
	Oven door open.	The oven door must lock before the self-clean cycle will start. Be
		sure the oven door is closed before starting self-clean.
Self-clean will not	The control has determined	In some cases after cancelling self-clean, you may be required to
restart afterbeing	oven is too hot to restart self-	wait up to 4 hours before the self-clean feature may be used
cancelled.	clean (some models).	again. Watch display for any messages.
Soil not completely	Heavy soils. Clean time too	Set self-clean feature for maximum cleaning time. Remove any
removed after self-	short or spillovers were left	excessive spillovers from oven before starting self-clean.
cleaning cycle.	inside oven.	Carefully follow prepartion instructions under "Self-cleaning".
	Failure to clean soil from the	These areas are not within the self-cleaning area, but get hot
	oven frame, the door liner	enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting a
	outside the oven door gasket	self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff
	and the small area at the front	nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to
	center of the oven bottom.	damage the oven gasket.
	Interrupted by power outage.	Once power is restored restart self-clean.
Powdered ash inside	This is normal. The	Wait for the oven to completely cool. Wipe away any residue or
the oven cavity after	temperature of the self-clean	powdered ash from the oven interior using a clean damp cloth or
self-clean cycle.	feature turned dirt to ash.	paper towel.
Oven rack finish is	Oven racks left inside oven	Remove all oven racks from oven before starting self-clean.
dull or discolored.	during self-clean.	Clean after removing from the oven using a mild, abrasive cleaner
		following manufacturer's instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry.
Oven rack no longer	Oven racks left inside oven	Remove all oven racks from oven before starting self-clean. To
slides in or out of	during self-clean.	ease rack movement, remove from oven and clean if needed.
oven easily.		Then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and
		wipe oil on edges of oven racks. Do not use lubricant spays.

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