Frigidaire FGGF3685TS Complete Owner s Guide - Page 41

Solutions to Common Problems BEFORE YOU CALL Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time and expense. Possible solutions are provided with the problem listed: Problem Poor baking results Solution • Many factors effect baking results. Use proper oven rack position. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Preheat oven to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipe's recommended temperature or baking time. See "Adjusting Oven Temperatures" on page 33 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold. Poor results using quick preheat • Appliance is not level • • • Cannot move appliance easily. • Appliance must be accessible for service. • Entire appliance does not work. • Oven portion does not operate. • • Oven light does not work. • Flames inside oven or smoking • from oven vent. Oven racks discolored or do not • slide easily. Oven smokes excessively when • broiling. • • Your specialty oven is larger than most conventional ovens and may take a few minutes longer to reach optimal cooking temperatures. When following package instructions for convenience foods, you may have to add a few minutes of cooking time for best results. See "Quick Preheat" on page page 19 Be sure floor is level, strong and stable enough to adequately support range. If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation. Poor installation. Place oven rack in center of oven and place a level on the oven rack. Adjust leveling legs at base of appliance until the rack is level. Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square and have sufficient room for appliance clearance. Cabinets not square or are built in too tight to allow clearance for appliance. Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. Carpet interferes with appliance. Provide sufficient space so appliance can be lifted over carpet. For models with a power cord, make sure power cord is plugged properly into outlet. If electricity to home is working, check fuse box or breaker. Call your local electric company for service outage information. The time of day is not set. The oven clock must first be set in order to operate the oven. See "Setting the Clock" on page 17. Be sure oven controls are set properly. See "Oven Controls" on page 16 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See "Replacing Oven Lights" on page 38. Excessive spills in oven. Grease or food spilled onto oven bottom or oven cavity. Wipe up excessive spills before starting oven. If flames or excessive smoke are present when using Broil, see "Setting Broil" on page 24. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven. Incorrect setting. Follow broiling instructions in Setting Oven Controls section. Meat too close to the broil flame. Reposition broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and flame. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. Grease build up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Grease or food splatters will cause excessive smoking. 41