Troubleshooting Tips - GE PGP990DENBB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Burners do not light
Burners have yellow or
yellow-tipped flames or
flames lift off the port
Burner flames make
excessive noise
Burner flames pulled
toward vent grille
Possible Causes What To Do
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• See the Installation Instructions section.
• See Sealed Burner Modules in the Care and cleaning
of the cooktop section.
• Use a small sewing needle or paper clip to unplug.
A–Yellow flames B–Yellow tips on
Call for service outer cones
Normal for LP gas gas
• If burner flame looks like A, call for service. Normal
burner flames should look like B or C depending on
the type of gas.
The grill burner will show orange flames from
grease drippings.
• See Care and cleaning of the cooktop section.
• A "cold" burner ignited in the HI setting may have
some flame "roar" or "lifting." This should dissipate
after 4 to 5 minutes.
• This is normal. If cooking performance is affected,
change fan to a lower fan speed setting.
C–Soft blue flames
Normal for natural