GE JCS968 Owner's Manual page 38

Before You Call For Service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven door is crooked
Storage drawer
is crooked
Storage drawer
won't close
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Possible Causes
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack position
being used.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
The probe is plugged into the
outlet in the oven.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
The door is out of position.
Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
Power cord may be
obstructing drawer
in the lower back
of the range.
Rear drawer support is
on top of the guide rail.
What To Do
• 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.
• Make sure you touch the BROIL pad.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• 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.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat – Do it yourself!
section.
• Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.
• Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
cleaning of your range section.
• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.