Troubleshooting Tips - GE JCKP30–27 ? 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.
Rack position is incorrect
or the rack is not level.
Oven thermostat
needs adjustment.
Oven door is open.
Oven controls improperly set.
Improper rack
position being used.
Food being cooked
in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited
for broiling.
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
Clean pad and desired clean time.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
• Close the door. This model is designed for closed door
broiling only. Always broil with the door closed.
• Make sure you press the Broil Hi/Low pad.
• See the Broiling Guide.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
Make sure it is cool.
• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
• 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.