Troubleshooting Tips - GE JSS16 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting -tips
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Surfaceunitsnot
functioning 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.
What To Do
• Widl die controls off. check m make sure die surface
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
• Check m 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.
Clockand timer do
A fuse in your home may • Replace fi_se or reset circuit breaker.
not work
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.
Oven willnot
work
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the electrical outlet, gnounded oudet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace fl_se or reset circuit breakeL
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven control improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Food does notbake Oven control improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
• See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!
adjustment, section.
Food does not Oven control improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
broilproperly
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position. • See the
Broiling Guide.
Food being cooked • Use the broiling pan and grid fllat came wifll your range.
in a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and gnid that came with your range.
Almnintun foil used on the • See the
Usingthe
oven section.
broiling pan and grid has not
been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes. Broil for
(voltage) may be low. the longest period of dine recommended in the
Broiling Guide.
Oventemperaturetoo Oven thermostat
hot or too cold needs adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself!
section.
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