Frigidaire FPGH3077RF Complete Owner's Guide - Page 34

BEFORE YOU CALL Solutions to Common Problems 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 the Oven Temperature" on page 25 if you feel the oven is too hot or cold. Appliance is not level 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. Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance must be accessible for service. 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. Entire appliance does not work. 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.. Oven portion does not operate. 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 15. Be sure oven controls are set properly. See "Oven Control Functions" on page 14 and review instructions for the desired cooking function in this manual or see "Entire appliance does not operate" in this checklist. Oven light does not work. Be sure the oven light is secure in the socket. See "Replacing the oven light" on page 30. Flames inside oven or smoking from oven vent. 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 "Using the Broil Feature" on page 21. Oven racks discolored or do not slide easily. Oven racks left in oven cavity during Clean. Always remove oven racks from oven cavity before starting a clean cycle. Clean by using a mild abrasive cleaner following manufacturer's instructions. Rinse with clean water, dry, and replace in oven. Oven smokes excessively when broiling. 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. 34