Indesit FID20BK/1, FID20WH/1 If Something Goes Wrong?, There MAY be Nothing Wrong, Problem Check

If Something Goes Wrong?

Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.

GB	THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.
	Problem	Check
	Slight odour or small amount of
	smoke when grill / oven used for	This is normal and should cease after a short period.
	first time
		If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that there is no electricity
		supply to your oven. Check:
	Nothing works	(i) That the main cooker wall is switched on
		(ii) Other appliances, to see if you have had a power cut
		(iii) The main circuit breaker for the property
	Timer Display shows '0.00' with	The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but has now come
		back on again. Reset the timer to the correct day and "Manual" operation using the
	"Auto" Flashing
		instructions given in the timer section of the book.
	Main oven and Top ovens do not	Your timer may be set for an Auto Cooking programme: Check the timer to see
		whether 'Auto' is lit or flashing. If it is then please follow the instructions given in the
	work, but the grill works
		Timer section of this book to return the timer to Manual operation.
		Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to
		operate:
	Top oven and grill do not work,	(a) Grilling with the door closed - Always grill with the door fully open
	but Main oven works.	(b) Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting - see Grilling guide.
		Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins.
		Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill / Top oven is now operating.
	Grill keeps turning on and off	When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting, the Grill will
		cycle on and off, this is normal and not a fault.
		A gentle flow of air will be blown from beneath the control panel when the
	Draught from beneath control	appliance is used. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan may run on, or
	panel	restart itself after all of the controls have been turned off. The fan will stop once the
		appliance has been cooled. This is normal and not a fault.
	Timer buzzer / audible tone	To cancel the audible tone, press the minute minder button.
	operates continually
	Grilling is uneven	Ensure that Grill pan has been positioned as stated in the Grilling section of this
		book.
		Check:
	Oven does not cook evenly	(a) Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven
		Temperature Charts.
		(b) Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around them.
		Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven
	Oven temperatures too high or low	Temperature Charts.
		It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature
		slightly to suit your taste.
		The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee. The part is easily changed (see
	Oven lamp does not work	section on oven lamp replacement). A new lamp may be obtained from our Parts
		department (see back page).
	Condensation on the wall at the	Steam and / or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the appliance
		when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e.g. frozen
	rear of the cooker.
		chips, roast chicken etc. This is normal, and any excess should be wiped off.
		Steam is a by - product of cooking any food with a high water contact.
	Steam / Condensation in the oven	To help minimise always:
	after use.	a) Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked
		b) Use a covered container, wherever possible.

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