GE JAP02 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 40

Before You Call For Service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem - Possible Causes What To Do
Self-Cleaning Models
Oven will not self The oven temperature is too high _ Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset
clean to set a self-clean operation the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. . See the Using the self-cleoning oven section.
Oven door is not in the locked Hake sure the door is closed.
position.
Oven starts a self- Oven door locked during cooking. Turn the oven temperature to OFF. Allow oven to cool.
clean cycle when you
wanted to bake, roast
or broil.
"Cracking" or This is the sound of the metal This is normal.
"popping" sound heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning
functions
Excessive smoking Excessive soil. Press the OFF button Open your windows and rid the room
during a clean cycle of smoke. Wait until the light on the CLEAN pad goes off.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Oven door will not Oven too hot Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature
unlock
Oven not clean after a Oven controls not properly set See Using the self-cleoning oven section
clean cycle Oven was heavily soiled Clean up heavy spillovers before starting. Heavily soiled
ovens may need to self clean again or for a longer period
of time.
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