Avoid Service Checklist - Frigidaire GEF365CHSA Owner's Manual

Avoid Service Checklist Before you call f orservice, reviewthis list. I tmaysaveyou timeand e xpense.
The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE
Thisoven isequipped with a state of the art electronic oven controller. Among
its many features is a full time oven circuit diagnostics system. The controller
constantly monitors its internal circuitryas well as several crucial oven circuits
to insure they are all operating correctly. If at any time one of these systems
fails, the controller will immediately stop operation, beeping and flashing an
error code of F1 or F3* in the display window.
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 oven rack is level.
Besure floor is level and is strong and stable enough to adequately support range.
If floor is sagging or sloping, contact a carpenter to correct the situation.
Kitchen cabinet alignment may make range appear unievel. Be sure cabinets are
square and have sufficient room for range clearance.
Cannot move appliance easily. Appliance Cabinets not square or are built in too tightly. Contact builder or installer to make
must be accessible for service, appliance accessible.
Carpet interferes with range. Provide sufficient space so range can be lifted over
carpet.
*Oven control beeps and displays F1 or F3. Electronic control has detected a fault condition. Push CANCEL to clear the displayand
stop the beeping. Reprogram oven. If fault recurs, record fault number, push CANCEL
and contact authorized servicer.
Surface unit too hot or not hot enough. Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control is on for the surface unit to be
used.
Surface unit does not heat. Lightweight or warped pans used. Use only fiat, evenly balanced, medium or
heavyweight cookware. Flat pans heat better than warped pans. Cookware materials
and weight of the material affect heating. Heavy- and medium-weight pans heat
evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may burn easily.
No power to the appliance. Check steps under "Entire Appliance Does Not Operate"
in this Avoid Service Checklist.
Incorrect control setting. Make sure the correct control ison for the surface unit to be
used.
Oven light (some models)does not work. Replace or tighten bulb. See Changing Oven Light in this Owner's Guide for
instructions.
Entire appliance does not operate. Make sure cord/plug is plugged tightly into outlet.
Service wiring is not complete. Contact your dealer, installing agent or authorized
servicer.
Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call your local electric company for
service.
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