Frigidaire FPCS3085LFA Use & Care Manual page 43

Drip bowls turning Bottom surface of cookware extends beyond surface elements and touches cooktop surface.
color or distorted This can cause high enough temperatures to discolor the drip bowls. DO NOT use cookware
out of shape, of this type. Pan sizes should be matched to the size of the element. Replacement drip
.............. bowls may be purchased from your dealer. .........................
Metalmarks. Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on
cooktop surface. Use a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning cream to remove the marks.
"Cooktop Cleaning - Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models" section under General Cleaning.
Scratches or Coarse particles such as salt or sand between cooktop and utensils can cause scratches. Be
abrasions on sure cooktop surface and bottoms of utensils are clean before usage. Small scratches do not
cooktop surface, affect cooking and will become less visible with time. .................
Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. See
'C00_0P Cleaning : Ceramic Glass C00kt0p Models[, se_!0n under General Cleaninq
Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use smooth, flat-bottomed cookware.
Brown streaks or Boilovers are cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. "Cooktop
specks. ....... Cleaning : Ceramic Glass Cooktop Models, section under General Cleaning. .......
Areas of Mineral deposits from water and food. Remove using a ceramic-glass cooktop cleaning
discoloration with cream. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms.
metallic sheen, ......................................................
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. A!low 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 coo!, see "Adjusting Your
................... Oven Temperature" section in the Electronic Oven Control Guide. .......................
Fan noise during A cooling fan may automatically turn on and off Lo cool internal parts. It is normal, and the
cooking operation, fan may continue to run even after oven is turned off.
Flames inside oven Excessive spillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time. .......
or smoking from Excessive spillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of
vent, 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
Guide.
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excessively during Make sure oven is opened to Broil SLop Position.
broiling, Meat too close to the element. Reposition the rack to provide proper clearance between the
meat and the element. Preheat broil e emenL. Preheat broi element for searing.
Grid on broiler pan wrong side up and grease not draining. Always place grid on the broiler
pan with ribs up and slots down to allow grease to drip into pan.
Grease has built up on oven surfaces. Regular cleaning is necessary when broiling
frequently. Old grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven
Control Guide.
Self=cleaning cycle Control(s) not set properly. Follow instructions under "Oven Cleaning" in the Electronic Oven
does not work, Control Guide.
Selffcleaning cycle was interrupted. Stop Lime must be 2 to 4 hours past the start Lime.
Follow steps under "SLopping or Interrupting the SelffCleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven
Control Guide.
Soil not completely Set Self-Clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
removed after self= Failure to clean bottom front, top of oven or door areas outside oven seal. These areas
cleaning cycle, are not in the SelffCleaning area, but get hot enough to burn on food residue. Clean these
areas before starting the SelffClean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff
...... nylon brush and water or nylon scrubber. Be careful not to damage the oven gasket.
Excessive smoking Excessive spillovers in oven, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of grease on the
oven vent, oven bottom. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting the SeIFClean 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 Guide.