Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE JGBS10 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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
Top burners do not light
or do not burn evenly
Burner flames very
large or yellow
Clock does
not work
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Possible Causes
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
Burner hole or slits on the side
of the burner may be clogged.
Improper burner assembly.
Improper air to gas ratio.
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.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Clock not set correctly.
Aluminum foil used improperly
in the oven.
Oven bottom not securely
seated in position.
What To Do
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Remove the burner heads and caps and clean them
with a sewing needle or twist-tie. Make sure you do not
enlarge the holes. Check and clean the electrode
area for burned-on food or grease.
• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.
See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person
who installed your range or made the conversion.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
properly grounded outlet.
• Replace the fuse or reset the 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.
• See the To set the clock section.
• See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
• See the Installation of the range section.
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