GE GGS500PV Owner's Manual page 28

Troubleshooting Tips ... Before you call for service
Problem
Oven not clean after a
self-clean cycle
Oven racks are difficult
to slide
Shiny, silver-colored
racks are discolored and
dull in appearance
Steam from the vent
Water remaining on
oven floor after Steam
Clean cycle
There is no steam
during the steam clean
cycle
Oven will not steam
clean
"F— and a number or
letter" appear or flash in
the display
My oven door glass
appears to be "tinted" or
have a "rainbow" color.
Oven door is crooked
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Possible Cause
Oven was heavily soiled.
Oven controls improperly set.
The shiny, silver-colored racks were cleaned
in a self-clean cycle.
Dirty cavity and/or flat racks that need
cleaning and lubrication
Extension racks that need cleaning and
lubrication
Self-clean, enameled racks
The shiny, silver-colored racks were left in
the oven during a self-clean cycle.
When using the ovens, it is normal to see
steam coming out of the oven vents. As the
number of racks or amount of food being
cooked increases, the amount of visible
steam will increase.
This is normal.
This is normal.
Oven controls improperly set
Oven door is not closed.
You have a function error code.
If the function code repeats.
The inner oven glass is coated with a heat
barrier to reflect the heat back into the oven
to prevent heat loss and keep the outer door
cool while baking.
The door is out of position.
What To Do
Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
again or for a longer period of time.
See the Care and Cleaning – Interior Surfaces
section.
Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to a paper
towel and wipe the edges of the oven racks with
the paper towel. Do not spray with Pam
lubricant sprays or use peanut oil. See the Care
and Cleaning – Interior Surfaces section.
See the Care and Cleaning – Interior Surfaces
section.
Cleaning – Interior Surfaces section.
See the Care and Cleaning – Interior Surfaces
section.
Remove racks from the oven before running
self-clean. See the Care and Cleaning - Interior
Surfaces section.
This is normal.
Remove any remaining water with a dry cloth or
sponge.
See the Care and Cleaning - Interior Surfaces
section.
See the Care and Cleaning – Interior Surfaces
section.
Make sure you close the door to start steam clean
cycle and do not open the door during the cycle.
See the Care and Cleaning - Interior Surfaces
section.
Press the Cancel pad. Allow the oven to cool and
then put the oven back into operation.
Press the Cancel pad. Disconnect all power to the
oven for at least 30 seconds and then reconnect
power. If the function error code repeats again, call
for service.
may see this tint or rainbow color.
Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, re-install the door. See the Care and
Cleaning – Exterior Surfaces – Oven Door section.
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