GE JBS27RF1SS Owner's Manual page 29

Before you call for service...
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Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly Rack position is incorrect, . See the Using the oven section.
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookwareor 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.
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely . Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet, grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replacethe fuse, or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Control is in Energy Saver . See the Energy Saver Mode section.
Mode.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective.. Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light . Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the Broil Hi/Lo pad.
Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power . Preheatthe broil element for !0 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
. Broil for the longest period of time recommended
in the Broiling Guide.
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat . See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment, section.
Oven willnot work Plug on range isnot . Hake sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replacethe fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown, or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Door left in the locked
position.
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• See the Using the oven section.
. If necessary,allow the oven to cool; then unlock
the door.
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