GE XL44 JGBP79 Owner's Manual page 48

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or start time
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
Oven temperature too
hot or too cold
Clock and timer
do not work
Oven light does not work
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Possible Causes
You forgot to enter a bake
temperature or cleaning time.
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.
Oven controls improperly set.
Oven door not closed.
Improper shelf position
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
Oven bottom not securely
seated in position.
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
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.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating light
is broken.
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
What To Do
• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or
the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time.
• 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 Using the clock and timer section.
• See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
• See the Installation of the range section.
• Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
• 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.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Installation of the range section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• See the Using the clock and timer section.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Call for service.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.