Frigidaire FPDF4085KF 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 problem.
appliance easily.
	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Appliance must
be accessible for	Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
service.
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.
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.: F10)	an authorized servicer for assistance.
Oven light does not	Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide.
work.
	Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Surface unit does	No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in
not heat.	this Before you Call checklist.
	Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.
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 “To Clean Burner Grates, Contoured Burner
	Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base” under General Cleaning. With the burner off, use small-
	gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.
	Gas supply is turned off. Turn gas supply on.
Surface burner	Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or
flame burns half	needle to lean ports or slots.
way 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	Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
flame is orange.
	Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
Metalmarks.	Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on
	cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks.
	"Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

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