Troubleshooting Tips; Before You Call For Service - GE Profile JGB905 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Before you call for service...

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem
Top burners do not light
or do not burn evenly.
(The front right burner is
designed to have slightly
smaller flames between
the 6 and 9 o'clock
positions. This is normal.)
Burner flames very
large or yellow
Surface burners light
but oven does not
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Possible Causes
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
Burner slits on the side of the
burner may be clogged.
Improper burner assembly.
Improper air to gas ratio.
The oven gas shut-off valve
may have accidentally been
moved during cleaning or
moving.
What To Do
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Remove the burner heads and clean them. Check the
electrode area for burned-on food or grease. See the
Care and cleaning of the range section.
• Make sure the burner parts are installed correctly.
See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
• If range is connected to LP gas, contact the person
who installed your range or made the conversion.
• To check the oven gas shut-off valve, remove the
warming drawer (see the Care and cleaning of the range
section) and look for the gas shut-off lever at the back
of the range.
Lever is
shown closed.
PULL TO OPEN.
Sealed burner models