GE Range 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.
Possible Causes What To Do
Surface units do not The surface milts are * With the controls off, check to make sure the surtiwe
work properly not plugged in solidly, unit is plugged completely into tile receptacle.
improperlyThe surfaCeset.mfit controls * CheCkunit vout°areSeeusingtl/e correct control is set for the stu_fiwe
The drip pans are not set
• With
tile controls off, check to make sure tile drip
securely in the cooktop, pan is in tile recess ill tile cl>l>ktop and that the
()l_euiw_ in tile pan lines up with tile receptacle,
Controlsignals after You forgot to enter a * Press the BAKEpad and desired temperature or the
entering cooking time
bake temperature or
SELF CLEAN pad and
desired clean time.
or delay start
cleaning
time.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. * See tile Using the oven section.
or
roastproperly
Shelf position is incorrect
* See the
Using
the
oven section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or * See the
Using the
oven section.
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 l)lugged,, into a live, properly
not work hlserted ha the electricaJ outlet, grotmded outlet.
A fuse ha your home may * Replace the fi/se or reset the circuit breaker:
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 btdb.
not work
Switch operating light * Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not
Door not open to the broil stop * See tile
Using the
oven section.
broilproperly position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. * Make sure you press tile
BROILHI/LO
pad.
hnproper shelf position * See tile
Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited * Llse tile broiling, l_an and ,grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the * See tile
Using the
oven section.
the broiling pan mad grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
• Preheat the broil element fin" 10 minutes.
• Broil for tile longest period of tilne recolnu/ended ill
the Broiling Guide.