Oven Door; Troubleshooting Tips - GE PCT920 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or delay start
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
Clock and timer
do not work
Oven light does
not work
Control keys activate or
LCD changes screens
when I open the oven door
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Possible Causes
You forgot to enter a bake
temperature or cleaning
time.
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect
or the rack is not level.
Oven floor not in place.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Oven door is open.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack position
being used.
Food being cooked
in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
The probe is plugged into the
outlet in the oven.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
The oven is self-cleaning or
the Sabbath option is set.
Pad operating light is broken.
Control panel is dirty, or there • Clean control panel with a vinegar and water solution,
is residue from liquid cleaners.
What To Do
• Touch BAKE and desired temperature or
SELF CLEAN and desired clean time.
• See the Using the Oven section.
• See the Using the Oven section.
• Replace the oven floor.
• See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself!
section.
• Close the door. This model is designed for closed door
broiling only. Always broil with the door closed.
• Make sure you touch BROIL .
• See the Broiling Guide.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
Make sure it is cool.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
• Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• See the To Set the Clock and Kitchen Timer and Control
Lockout sections.
• The oven lights do not come on during self-cleaning
or if the Sabbath option is set.
• Call for service.
and polish dry with a soft cloth. (See the Care and
Cleaning section.)