Troubleshooting Tips - GE JDS28 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting -tips
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! PossibleCauses
Surface unitsdo not The surface units are
work properly
not plugged in solidly.
What To Do
• \Vith the controls ell check to make sure the surface
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit controls • Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
improperly set. unit you are using.
The drip pans are not set • With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
securely in the cooktop, pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Control signals after You forgot to enter a • Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature.
entering cooking time
bake temperature.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect
• See the Using the oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
cookwarelnc°rrect cookwareof improper°r • See the Using the oven secdon.
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself]
adjustment, sec tio11.
Clockandtimer do Plug
on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet, grounded oudet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fllse or reset the circuit breakeL
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.
Fooddoes not Oven door not closed. • See the Using the oven section.
broilproperly Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/£O pad.
Improper shelf position
• See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan desigmed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low. • Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
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