Frigidaire FES300ASC Use & Care Manual page 24

Avoid Service Checklist (continued)
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
GAS BURNERS COOKTOP (some models)
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 flame size.
Burner ports are clogged. Clean burners. See "To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured
Burner Pans, Burner Cap Assembly, Trim Ring and Burner Base" under General Cleaning.
With the burner off, use small-gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots.
Electrical power outage (Electric Ignition models only), Check house lights to be sure. Call
your local electric company for service. Surface burners can be lit manually. See Setting
Surface Controls in this Owner's Guide.
Gas supply is turned off. Turn gas supply on.
Surface burner flame burns half
way around.
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean by using a small-gauge wire or
needle to clean ports or slots.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow the burner to operate
until flame is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General
Cleaning.
Surface burner flame is orange. Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue.
Salt air in coastal areas. A slightly orange flame is unavoidable.
POOR BAKING RESULTS
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 recipe's 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 the oven or smoking
from vent.
Excessivespillovers in oven. Set self-clean cycle for a longer cleaning time.
Excessivespillovers in oven. This is normal, especially for pie spillovers or large amounts of
grease on bottom of oven. Wipe up excessive spillovers before starting cycle. If flames or
excessive smoke are present, stop the self-clean cycle and follow steps under "To Stop or
Interrupt a Self-Cleaning Cycle" in the Electronic Oven Control section.
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