Frigidaire FPEF3081MFA Use & Care Manual page 44

Problem Possible Causes Solutions
bake or self-clean The time of day is incorrect. Set clock with correct time of day before adding a delay start
did not start at the setting. See "Setting the clock" in Setting Oven Controls
time expected, section.
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Strong odor from Self-clean was started for the It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean, especially during
range or smells hot. first times, the first self-clean cycle. It is recommend to ventilate the kitchen
area. Open any windows and if available turn on an exhaust fan
or overhead range hood during the self-clean cycle.
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Unable to remove Oven door locks immediately Press cancel to stop self-clean. Wait for the oven door to unlock.
items from oven after after setting self-clean. Once unlocked, remove any items left in the oven, close the oven
starting self-clean, door and set for self-clean again.
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Oven door did not Oven is still too hot.
unlock immediately
after self-clean cycle.
Self-clean feature Incorrect control setting.
will not start.
Allow about i hour after the self-clean cycle for the oven to cool
enough before the oven door will unlock.
Carefully follow the preparation and programming instructions
under Self-cleanino.
Oven door open. The oven door must lock before the self-clean cycle will start. Be
sure the oven door is closed before starting self-clean.
Self-clean will not
restart afterbeing
cancelled.
Soil not completely
removed after self-
cleaning cycle.
The control has determined In some cases after cancelling self-clean, you may be required to
oven is too hot to restart self- wait up to 4 hours before the self-clean feature may be used
clean (some models), again. Watch display for any messages.
Heavy soils. Clean time too Set self-clean feature for maximum cleaning time. Remove any
short or spillovers were left excessive spillovers from oven before starting self-clean.
inside oven. Carefully follow prepartion instructions under "Self-cleaning".
Failure to clean soil from the
oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket
and the small area at the front
center of the oven bottom.
These areas are not within the self-cleaning area, but get hot
enough to burn on residue. Clean these areas before starting a
self-clean cycle. Burned-on residue may be cleaned with a stiff
nylon brush and water or a nylon scrubber. Be careful not to
damage the oven gasket.
Interrupted by power outage. Once power is restored restart self-clean.
Powdered ash inside This is normal. The Wait for the oven to completely cool. Wipe away any residue or
the oven cavity after temperature of the self-clean powdered ash from the oven interior using a clean damp cloth or
self-clean cycle, feature turned dirt to ash. paper towel.
Oven rack finish is Oven racks left inside oven Remove all oven racks from oven before starting self-clean.
dull or discoloring, during self-clean. Clean after removing from the oven using a mild, abrasive cleaner
following manufacturer's instructions. Thoroughly rinse and dry.
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Oven rack no longer Oven racks left inside oven Remove all oven racks from oven before starting self-clean. To
slides in or out of during self-clean, ease rack movement, remove from oven and clean if needed.
oven easily. Then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper towel and
wipe oil on edges of oven racks. Do not use lubricant spays.