Frigidaire PLEF489GC Use and Care Manual - Page 23

Before you call Solutions to Common Problems Poor baking results. Many factors affect baking results. Make sure the proper rack position is used. Center food in the oven and space pans to allow air to circulate. Allow the oven to preheat to the set temperature before placing food in the oven. Try adjusting the recipes' recommended temperature or baking time. If you feel the oven is too hot or cool, see "Adjusting Oven Temperature" in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section. Flames inside oven or smoking from vent. (1) Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time. (2) Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the self-clean cycle. If flames or excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow the steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section. Oven smokes excessively during broiling. (1) Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Setting Oven Controls" in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section. (2) Make sure oven door is opened to the Broil Stop Position. (3) Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the meat and the element. Preheat broil element. Preheat broil element for searing. (4) Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on broiler pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan. (5) Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking. Self-cleaning cycle does not work. (1) Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section. (2) Self-cleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop time must be 3 to 4 hours past the start time. Follow steps under "Stopping or Interrupting the Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL section. Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle. (1) Failure to clean bottom, front top or oven, frame or door area outside oven seal. These areas are not in the self-cleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before the self-cleaning cycle is started. Burned-on residue can be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven seal. Drip bowls are pitting or rusting. (1) Foods with acids, such as tomatoes, if allowed to stand in/on bowls will cause corrosion. Remove and wash drip bowls as soon as possible after a spillover. (2) Normal environment. Houses along sea coast are exposed to salt air. Protect bowls as much as possible from direct exposure to salt air. Drip bowls turning color or distorted out of shape. (1) Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface. This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip bowls may be purchased from your dealer. Cooktop and/or Oven light (1) Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models) (some models) does not in this Owner's Guide for instructions. 23