Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION | Frigidaire FPEF4085KF guide

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.
	appliance easily.	Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
	Appliance must	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.
	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.
	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 units too hot or not hot enough.

Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be used.

Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only ﬂat, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy-and medium- weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.

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.

Scratches or	Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be
abrasions on	sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not
cooktop surface.	affect cooking and will become less visible with time.

	Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See
	"Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

	Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, ﬂat-bottomed cookware.

Brown streaks or	Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. "Cooktop
specks.	Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.

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Frigidaire FPEF4085KF important safety instructions Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION

Contents

Use &Care Register Your Product Welcome & CongratulationsPlease Carefully Read and Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions Definitions Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Know which knob controls each surface heating unit Important Safety Instructions for Cleaning Your Oven Important Safety Instructions for Using Your OvenFor Glass Cooktop only Features AT a Glance Your built-in range Features Surface Cooking Settings Before Setting Surface ControlsElement on & hot surface indicator lights About the ceramic glass cooktop Using proper cookware Cookware material types Single radiant surface elements Setting Surface ControlsTo Operate the Single Radiant Surface Elements Figure Dual Surface Radiant Element To Operate the Dual Surface Element Bridge surface radiant element To Operate the Bridge Surface Element Keep warm zone recommended food settings table Food Item Keep warm zone Air circulation in the oven Before Setting Oven ControlsOven vent location Arranging oven racks Setting Main Oven Controls Control pad features Setting Continuous Bake or 12 Hour Energy Saving Minimum and Maximum Control PAD SettingsSetting the Clock Feature Minimum TEMP. /TIME Maximum TEMP. /TIME Setting Silent Control Operation Setting Minute TimerSetting Lockout Feature Setting Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius Setting Convection Bake Setting BakeStart To set a Convection Roast Temperature of 375F Setting Convection RoastSetting Convection Convert Convection Roasting Tips When the timed bake ﬁnishes Setting Bake TimeSetting Delay Start Press START. TIMED, Bake and 350 will remain in the display Broiling Tips Setting BroilCancel Electric Oven Broiling Table Recommendations Keep Warm Tips Setting Keep WarmSetting MY Favorite To set Keep Warm Setting the Sabbath Feature To adjust the oven temperature lower Adjusting Oven TemperatureTo adjust the oven temperature higher To toggle the Oven Lights on and OFF Adhere to the following cleaning precautions SELF-CLEANINGWhat to Expect during Cleaning To Start the Delayed SELF-CLEAN Cycle Setting SELF-CLEAN Cycle Time LengthWhen the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed To Broil Setting Auxiliary Oven ControlsTo Bake Rack Position From Top Food Cleaning various parts of your appliance Surfaces How to Clean Care & Cleaning Porcelain enamel oven Cleaning auxiliary oven For light to moderate soil Ceramic glass cooktop cleaning & maintenanceCleaning recommendations for the ceramic glass cooktop For heavy, burned on soil Aluminum utensils Care and cleaning of stainless steelPlastic or foods with a high sugar content To Remove Oven Door Be Sure Oven is Cool Changing oven lightTo Replace the Light Bulb To remove and replace storage drawer with extendible glide Oven baking Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION Areas Self-cleaning cycleSoil not completely removed after self- cleaning cycle Discoloration with Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following Major Appliance WarrantyDisclaimer of Implies Warranties Limitation of Remedies