GE JCBP49 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 30

Before you call for service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
"F – and a number
or letter" flash
in the display
Display goes blank
Display flashes
Unable to get the
display to show "SF"
Power outage,
clock flashes
"Burning" or "oily"
odor emitting from
the vent
Strong odor
"LOCKED" flashes
in the display
"LOCKED" light is
on when you want
to cook
No power supply from
convenience outlet
on top of backguard
(on some models)
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Possible Causes
You have a function
error code.
If the function code repeats.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
The clock is turned off from • See the Special features of your oven control section.
showing in the display.
Power failure.
Oven control pads were
not pressed properly.
Power outage or surge.
This is normal in a new
oven and will disappear
in time.
An odor from the insulation
around the inside of the
oven is normal for the first
few times the oven is used.
The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door.
selected but the door is not
closed.
The oven door is locked
because the temperature
inside the oven has not
dropped below the
locking temperature.
Small appliance plug is not
completely inserted in the
convenience outlet.
The backguard is too hot
and the convenience outlet
breaker has tripped.
What To Do
• Press the OFF pad. Put the oven back into
operation.
• Disconnect all power to the range for at least 30
seconds and then reconnect power. If the function
error code repeats, call for service.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• Reset the clock.
• The BAKE and BROIL pads must be pressed
at the same time and held for 3 seconds.
• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
it by pressing the OFF pad, setting the clock and
resetting any cooking function.
• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-
cleaning oven section.
• This is temporary.
• Touch the OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
• Make sure the small appliance plug is properly
inserted.
• Allow the range to cool, then reset the circuit
breaker by pressing the switch located near the
convenience outlet.