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Solutions to Common Oven Problems
Questions or for service call: 1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)
Before you call
Problem Solution
Soil not completely removed after
self-cleaning cycle is completed
• Failure to clean bottom, from top of oven, frame of
oven 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-cleaningcycleisstarted.Burnedonresiduecan
be cleaned with a stiff nylon brush and water or a
nylonscrubber.Becarefulnottodamagetheoven
gasket.
• Excessive spillovers in oven. Set the self-clean cycle
for longer cleaning time.
Oven smokes excessively during
broiling
• Controlnotsetproperly.Followbroilinginstructions
under Setting Oven Controls.
• Meattooclosetothebroilelement.Repositionthe
broil rack to provide proper clearance between the
meat&theelement.Preheatthebroilelementfor
searing.
• Meatnotproperlyprepared.Removeexcessfatfrom
meat. Cut remaining fatty edges to prevent curling,
but do not cut into lean.
• Insertonbroilerpanwrongsideup&greasenot
draining. Always place grid on the broiler pan with
ribsup&slotsdowntoallowgreasetodripintopan
(somemodels).
• Greasehasbuiltuponovensurfaces.Regular
cleaningisnecessarywhenbroilingfrequently.Old
grease or food spatters cause excessive smoking.
Oven control panel beeps &
displays any F code error (for
example F10)
• Ovencontrolhasdetectedafaultorerrorcondition.
Press CANCELtoclearthedisplay&stopbeeping.
Try the bake or broil feature again. If the F code error
repeats, remove power supply to appliance, wait
5 minutes and then repower the appliance and set
clock for the time of day. Try the bake or broil feature
again. If the fault recurs, record fault and call for
service.
Poor baking results
• Manyfactorsaffectbakingresults.Makesurethe
proper oven 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
placingfoodintheoven.Tryadjustingtherecipe’s
recommended temperature or baking time. If you
feeltheovenistoohotorcool,see“AdjustingOven
Temperature”intheSetting Your Preferences
sectionofthisUse&CareGuide.