Troubleshooting Tips - GE JKP20, JKP25, JKP28, JKP48, JKP50,JTP20, JTP25, JTP28, JTP48, JTP50 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or delay start
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
Clock and timer
do not work
Oven light does
not work
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Possible Causes
You forgot to enter a
bake temperature or
cleaning time.
Oven controls improperly set.
Shelf position is incorrect
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper shelf
position being used.
Food being cooked
in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
A fuse in your home
may be blown or the
circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Pad operating light is broken.
What To Do
• Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the
SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad and desired clean time.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
• Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
Make sure it is cool.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your oven.
• See the Using the oven section.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• See the Using the clock, timer and control lockout
section.
• Call for service.