GE Hotpoint RGB526DEHBB Owner's Manual page 23

Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service
Problem Possible Cause
Oven light does not Light bulb is loose or defective.
work
Switch operating light is broken.
Oven will not The temperature is too high to set a
self-clean self-clean operation.
Oven controls improperly set.
Excessive smoking Excessive soil or grease.
during clean cycle
Excessive smoking Food too close to burner element.
during broiling
Oven door will not Oven too hot.
open after a clean
cycle
Oven not clean after Oven controls improperly set.
a clean cycle
Oven was heavily soiled.
"Burning" or "oily" This is normal in a new oven and will
odor emitting from disappear in time.
the vent
Strong odor An odor from the oven insulation is
normal for the first few times the oven
is used.
My oven door glass No. The inner oven glass is coated with
appears to be a heat barrier to reflect the heat back
"tinted" or have a into the oven to prevent heat loss and
"rainbow" color. Is keep the outer door cool while baking.
this defective?
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What To Do
Tighten or replace bulb.
Call for service.
Allow the oven to cool and reset the controls.
See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Turn knob to Off. Open the windows to rid the room of
smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light goes off. Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Lower the rack position of the food.
Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
See the Cleaning the Oven section.
Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again.
See the Cleaning the Oven section. This is temporary.
This is temporary and will go away after several uses
or a self-clean cycle.
This is normal. Under certain light or angles, you may
see this tint or rainbow color.
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