GE RGBS400 Owner's Manual page 24

Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service
Problem
Oven not clean after a
clean cycle
Strong "burning" or
"oily" odor emitting
from the vent
Excessive smoking
during broiling
Oven door will not open
when you want to cook.
"LOCK DOOR" flashes
in the display
"F— and a number
or letter" flash in the
display
Clock flashes due to a
power outage
Lock Controls or
Control Lockout feature
is activated
Burners do not light
Top burners do not
burn evenly
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Possible Cause
Oven controls improperly set.
Oven was heavily soiled.
This is normal in a new oven and will
disappear in time.
Food too close to burner element.
The oven door is locked because the
temperature inside the oven has not
dropped below the locking temperature.
The self-clean or steam-clean cycle has
been selected but the door is not locked.
You have a function error code.
in the electrical outlet.
Gas supply not connected or turned on.
A fuse in your home may be blown or
the circuit breaker tripped.
Burner parts not replaced correctly.
Burner slots near the electrode, or the
round lighter port on the oval burner,
may be clogged.
Food residue on electrode
Improper burner assembly.
Burner slots on the side of the burner may
be clogged.
What To Do
See the Care and Cleaning section.
Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle.
Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again.
To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle. See the
Care and Cleaning section. This is temporary.
Lower the rack position of the food.
Allow the oven to cool below the locking temperature.
Lock the oven door.
Cancel/Off pad. Allow the oven to cool for one
code repeats, disconnect all power to the oven for at least
error code repeats again, call for service.
Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
it by pressing the Cancel/Off pad, setting the clock and
resetting any cooking function.
If LOC ON appears in the display, the range control is
locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the
Oven Controls section.
Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
See the Installation Instructions that came with your
range.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
See the Care and Cleaning of the range section.
Remove the burners and clean them. Check the electrode
area for burned-on food or grease. See the Care and
Cleaning of the range section.
Lightly polish flat tip of electrode with nail file or
sandpaper until shiny.
Make sure the burner caps are seated correctly. See the
Care and Cleaning of the range section.
Remove the burners for cleaning. See the Care and Cleaning
of the range section.
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