Troubleshooting Tips - GE PHP9030 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting tips ...

occurs in the control operation, a fault code will flash in the display. Record the error code and call for service.
Problem
Surface elements will not
maintain a rolling boil or
cooking is slow
Surface elements do not
work properly
Power arc ON indicator
blinking
Scratches on cooktop
glass surface
Areas of discoloration on
the cooktop
Plastic melted to the
surface
Pitting (or indentation) of
the cooktop
Unresponsive keypad
Pan detection/sizing not
working properly
Noise
49-80742 Rev. 2
Possible Cause
Cooktop controls improperly set.
Wrong pan type.
+, -, or control lock pads have been touched
before an element is turned on.
Cookware with rough bottoms being used or
cookware and the surface of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid across the cooktop
surface.
Food spillovers not cleaned before next use.
Hot surface on a model with a light-colored
glass cooktop.
Hot cooktop came into contact with plastic
placed on the hot cooktop.
Hot sugar mixture spilled on the cooktop.
Keypad is dirty.
A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Cooktop control improperly set.
humming.
What To Do
induction, have flat bottoms and match the
size of the surface element.
Check to be sure the correct control is set for
the surface element you are using.
induction compatible.
the minimum size for the element. See the
Center the pan in the cooking ring.
See the Operating the Cooking Elements
section.
the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
To avoid scratches, use the recommended
cleaning procedures. Make sure bottoms
of cookware are clean before use, and use
cookware with smooth bottoms.
See the Cleaning the glass cooktop section.
This is normal. The surface may appear
discolored when it is hot. This is temporary
and will disappear as the glass cools.
See the Glass surface – potential for
permanent damage section in the Cleaning
the glass cooktop section.
Call a qualified technician for replacement.
Clean the keypad.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
the minimum size for the element being used.
section.
Make sure the pan is centered on the
corresponding surface element.
Check to see that the control is set properly.
section.
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