Troubleshooting Tips; Problem Solver - GE JBS08PICWW Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Surface units not
functioning properly
Oven light does not work
Oven will not work
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
Possible Causes
The surface units are
not plugged in solidly.
The surface unit controls
improperly set.
The drip pans are not set
securely in the cooktop.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating light is broken. •Call for service.
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Oven controls improperly set.
Shelf position is incorrect or the
shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Oven is not set at BROIL.
Door not open to the broil stop
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
What To Do
• With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
unit you are using.
•With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan
is in the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in
the pan lines up with the receptacle.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
•See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
BROIL position.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Broiling guide.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
range.
• See the Using the oven section.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
•Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling guide.
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