Adjusting Oven Temperature - Frigidaire FGF368GQJ Use & Care Manual

Before you call for service, review the following list. It may save you time & expense. The list includes common occurrences
(shown in bold) that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance. The possible corrections to these
problems are provided with the problem listed:
Ran e is not level - (1) 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 oven rack is level. (2) Be sure
floor is level, strong & stable enough to adequately support
range. (3) If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to
correct the situation. (4) Kitchen cabinet alignment may make
range appear not level. Be sure cabinets are square & have
sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move apzoliance easil .y_ApJ_Oliancemust be accessible
for service - (1) Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly.
Contact builder or installer to make appliance accessible. (2)
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range
can be lifted over carpet.
Surface Burners do not _ - (1) Surface Control knob was
not completely turned to LITE. Push in & turn the Surface
Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control
knob to desired flame size. (2) Burner ports are clogged. With
the burner OFF, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean
ports. See "Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps,
Head & Drip Pans" in the General Care & Cleaning section for
additional cleaning instructions. (3) Range power cord is
disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models only). Be
sure power cord is securely plugged into the outlet. (4)
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models only). Burners
can be lit manually. See section on Setting Surface Controls.
Surface burner flame burns onl_ around burner
- (1) Burner ports are clogged. With the gas burner OFF, clean
ports with a small-gauge wire or needle. (2) Moisture is
present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame & allow burner to
operate until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following
the instructions under "Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas,
Burner Caps, Head & Drip Pans" in the General Care &
Cleaning section.
Surface burner flame is oran_Le_ - (1) Dust particles in main line.
Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
(2) In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to
salt air.
Oven control bee s & dis la s an F code error
- Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Press
CLEAR/OFF to clear the display & stop beeping. Reprogram
oven. If fault recurs, record fault number. Press CLEAR/OFF &
contact an authorized service agent.
Poor bakina_ results - Many factors affect baking results. Make
sure the proper oven rack position is used. Center food in the
oven & 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 recipe's recommended temperature or baking
time. If you feet the oven is too hot or cool, see Adjusting Your
Oven Temperature in this Use & Care Manual.
Oven smokes excessivel durin broilin - (1) Control(s) not
set properly. Follow Broil instructions under Setting Oven
Controls. (2) Oven door is open. Make sure oven door is
closed. (3) Meat too close to the broil burner. Reposition the
broil rack to provide proper clearance between the meat & the
burner. Preheat the broil burner for searing. (4) Meat not
properly prepared. Remove excess fat from meat. Cut fatty
edges to prevent curling, but do not cut into lean. (5) Insert on
broiler pan wrong side up & grease not draining. Always place
grid on the broiler pan with ribs up & slots down to allow grease
to drip into pan (some models). (6) Grease has built up on oven
surfaces or broiler pan & insert (some models). Regular
cleaning is necessary when broiling frequently. Old grease or
food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Self-Cleanin_cLCvcle does not work - (1) Oven control not set
properly. Follow instructions under Self-Cleaning. (2) Self-
Cleaning cycle was interrupted. Follow steps under "Stopping
or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle" under Self-Cleaning.
Soil not compJ#_e[y removed after Self-Cleanin_ -
Failure to clean bottom, front top of oven, frame of oven or door
area outside oven seat. 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
a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Oven does not o_ - (1) Be sure the oven controls are set
properly for the desired function. See Setting Oven Controls in
this Use & Care Manual or read the instructions "Entire
appliance does not operate" in this checklist. (2) Be sure gas
regulator valve is "ON". See installation instructions.
Entire alopliance does not operate - (1) The time of day is not
set. The time of day must first be set in order to operate the
oven. See "To Set the Clock" in the Setting Oven Controls
section.(2) Make sure cord/plug is plugged correctly into outlet.
(3) Service wiring is not complete. Contact your authorized
service agent. (4) Electrical power outage. Check house lights
to be sure. Call your local electric company for service. (5) Be
sure gas supply is turned ON.
Oven li ht does not work (some models) - Replace or tighten
bulb. See Changing Oven Light section in this Use & Care Manual.
Flames inside oven or smokinq from oven vent - Excessive
spitlovers in oven. For example this wilt happen for pie
spitlovers or large amounts of grease left on the oven bottom.
Wipe up excessive spitlovers before starting oven. If flames or
excessive smoke are present see "Broiling" in the Setting
Oven Controls section.
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