Troubleshooting Tips - GE PCB98 Owner's Manual

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Problem
Surface units will not
maintain a rolling boil
or cooking is not fast
enough
Surface units do not
work properly
Surface unit stops
glowing when turned to
a lower setting
Scratches (may appear
as cracks) on cooktop
glass surface
Areas of discoloration
on the cooktop
Plastic melted to the
surface
Pitting (or indentation)
of the cooktop
Frequent cycling off and
on of surface units
My new oven doesn't
cook like my old one.
Is something wrong
with the temperature
settings?
Food does not bake
properly
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Possible Cause
Improper cookware being used.
In some areas, the power
(voltage) may be low.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls improperly set.
The unit is still on and hot.
Incorrect cleaning methods
being used.
Cookware with rough bottoms
being used or coarse particles
(salt or sand) were between the
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 cooktop.
Hot cooktop came into contact
with plastic placed on the hot
cooktop.
Hot sugar mixture spilled on the
cooktop.
Improper cookware being used.
Your new oven has a different
cooking system from your old
oven and therefore may cook
differently than your old oven.
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect or
rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
of improper size being used.
Oven temperature needs
adjustment.
Ingredient substitution
What To Do
Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the
surface unit selected.
Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit
you are using.
This is normal.
Scratches are not removable. Tiny scratches will become
less visible in time as a result of cleaning.
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.
Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and
temperatures carefully. If you still think your new oven
is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the temperature
yourself to meet your specific cooking preference.
NOTE: This adjustment affects Bake, and Convection
Bake temperatures; it will not affect Convection Roast,
Broil or Clean.
See the Cooking Modes section.
See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide.
See the Cookware section.
See the Special Features section.
Substituting ingredients can change the recipe outcome.
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