GE JDP39 Owner's Manual page 22

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money/. Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Surfaceunitsdonot
workproperly
Possible Causes
The surface milts axe
not plugged in solidly.
The surface unit controls
improperly set.
The drip pans are not set
securely in the cooktop.
What To Do
• With the controls off, check to make sure the surii_ce
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
• Check to see the correct control is set fin" the SUlSfilce
unit wm are using.
• TVith the controls off, check to make stlre the drip
pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Controlsignals after
You forgot to enter a
• Press the BAKEpad and desired
temperature
or the
enteringcookingtime
bake temperature or
SELF CLEAN pad mad desired
clean time.
or delay start
clemfing time.
Fooddoes 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.
Incorrect cookwaxe or
• See the Using the oven secti_m.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat--Do it yourself[
adjustment, section.
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical l)lug, is I)lugged,, into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet, grotmded outlet.
A fuse ha your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circtdt breakeL
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Ovenlight does
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the btflb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call h>r service.
is broken.
Fooddoes not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broilproperly position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make stu'e you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best restdts, use a lam] designed, fi>r broiliu_
for broiling.
ha some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
• Preheat the broil element fin" 10 minutes.
• Broil for the hmgest period of time recommended in
the
Broiling
Guide.
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