FRIGIDAIRE FPGF3685LS - Manual (Page 26)

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BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)
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 fl oor. Be sure fl oor is level and can adequately support range. If fl oor 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 suffi cient room for range clearance.
Cannot move
appliance easily.
Appliance must
be accessible for
service.
Cabinets not square or are built in too tight. Contact a cabinet maker to correct the problem.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible.
Carpet interferes with range. Provide suffi cient space so range can be lifted over carpet.
Gas line is hard-plumbed. Have a fl exible C.S.A. international approved metal appliance
connector installed.
Entire range or oven
does not operate.
Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
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
and displays any F
code error (ex.: F10)
Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press CANCEL to clear the display and
stop beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CANCEL and call
an authorized servicer for assistance.
Oven light does not
work.
Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Guide.
Electrical power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for service.
Surface unit does
not heat.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Range or Oven Does Not Operate" in
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
not light.
Surface control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the surface
control knob to LITE (until burner ignites) and then turn the surface control knob to the
desired fl ame 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
fl ame burns half
way around.
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or
needle to lean ports or slots.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the fl ame and allow the burner to operate
until fl ame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.
Surface burner
fl ame is orange.
Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until fl ame turns blue.
Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange fl ame is unavoidable.
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.