Frigidaire Professional PLEF489GC Use & Care Manual page 23

Poor baking results.
Flames inside oven or
smoking from vent.
Oven smokes excessively
during broiling.
Self-cleaning cycle does
not work.
Soil not completely
removed after self-cleaning
cycle.
Drip bowls are pitting or
rusting.
Drip bowls turning color or
distorted out of shape.
Cooktop and/or Oven light
(some models) does not
Before you call
Solutions to Common Problems
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(1) Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Cooktop and/or Oven Lights (some models)
in this Owner's Guide for instructions.
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