Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE JBP45 Owner's Manual

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages
first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
Surface units
not functioning
properly
The display goes
blank or indicator
lights come on
when range is
not in use
Oven light does
not work
Oven will
not work
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.
Power surge.
Light bulb is loose
or defective.
Switch operating light
is broken.
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.
Door left in the
locked position.
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.
•
Disconnect power at the
fuse box or circuit breaker
for at least 10 seconds.
Turn power on and power
up your range. If the
indicator lights are still on,
call for service.
•
Tighten or replace
the bulb.
•
Call for service.
•
Make sure electrical plug is
plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset
circuit breaker.
• See the Using the
oven section.
•
If necessary, allow the
oven to cool then unlock
the door.
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