GE JGBS10 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 40

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Food does not
broil properly
Oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven light does not work
"Crackling" or
"popping" sound
Rainbow effect in the
oven window (on some
models)
Power outage,
clock flashes
Strong odor
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Possible Causes
Oven controls improperly set.
Oven door and/or broiler
compartment not closed.
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.
Oven bottom not securely
seated in position.
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
This is the sound of the
metal heating and cooling
during cooking.
This is caused by the heat
treatment applied to the oven
window.
Power outage or surge.
An odor from the insulation
around the inside of the oven
is normal for the first few times
the oven is used.
Improper air to gas ratio.
What To Do
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Broiling section.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Installation of the range section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• This is normal.
• This is normal.
• Reset the clock.
• This is temporary.
• Adjust oven burner air shutter.