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 un level. 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.

 

Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a flexible C.S.A. international approved metal appliance

 

 

connector installed.

 

 

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. Surface burners can be lit manually.

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, Burner Cap and

 

Burner Base” under General Cleaning. With the burner off, use small-gauge wire or needle

 

to clean ports or slots.

 

 

 

Range power is disconnected from outlet. Be sure cord is securely plugged into the outlet.

 

 

 

Electric power outage.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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Frigidaire FPGF3685LS important safety instructions Occurrence Possible CAUSE/SOLUTION