Self-Clean Operation - GE JHP68G Use And Care Manual

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Conventional Oven
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
OVEN WILL NOT WORK
Plug on range is not completely inserted in the outlet receptacle.
The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has
been blown.
Oven controls are not properly set.
Door left in locked position after cleaning.
OVEN LIGHT Light bulb is loose.
DOES NOT WORK
Bulb is defective. Replace.
Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT
OVEN SET Knob not set at BROIL.
BROIL PROPERLY
OVEN TEMP Knob not set at BROIL.
Door not left ajar as recommended.
Improper shelf position is being used. Check Broiling Chart.
Necessary preheating was not done.
Food is being cooked on hot pan.
Utensils are not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted
properly and slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST OVEN SET Knob not set on BAKE.
OR BAKE PROPERLY
OVEN TEMP Knob not set correctly.
Shelf position is incorrect. Check Roasting or Baking Charts.
Oven shelf is not level.
Wrong cookware is being used. When roasting, pan is too small.
A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during
roasting.
MOISTURE INSIDE AND
Be sure oven vent duct is not covered with some material.
OUTSIDE YOUR OVEN
Be sure oven vent duct is positioned properly.
CALROD@ SURFACE UNITS
Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
NOT FUNCTIONING
Trim rings/drip pans are not set securely in the range top.
PROPERLY
Surface unit contols are not properly set.
OVEN WILL NOT
Automatic time dial/dials not set or not set properly. The STOP dial
SELF-CLEAN
must be set and advanced beyond the time noted on oven clock.
The STOP dial was not advanced for long enough.
Both OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP Knobs must be at CLEAN setting.
A thick pile of spillover when cleaned leaves a heavy layer of ash in
spots which could have insulated the area from further heat.
Latch not in "CLEAN" position.
OVEN DOOR WON'T LATCH
Turn OVEN SET Knob to CLEAN. Glowing Locked Light after knob is
turned indicates oven is too hot from previous use and door won't latch.
To cool oven, open door wide, then latch can be moved.
OVEN SET Knob must beat CLEAN or OFF before Latch can be moved.
Latch Release Button not pushed when moving Latch.
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