Troubleshooting Tips - GE PK916 Owner's Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the
following pages first and you may not need to call for
service.
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
Extension rack is noisy The rack was cleaned in the
and/or difficult to slide self-clean cycle and now
Release levers on
extension rack become self-clean cycle, or the original with your oven, onto the moving parts of the release
difficult to use
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.
The probe is plugged into
the outlet in the oven.
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.
Pad operating light is broken.
needs to be lubricated.
Bearings have become
misaligned due to handling.
The rack was cleaned in the
lubrication was removed by
cleaning.
What To Do
• Press the Bake pad and desired temperature
or the Self Clean Std/Low pad and desired clean time.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the
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/Lo 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.
• Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.
• 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.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Call for service.
• See Extension Rack in the Care and cleaning section.
• Do not spray with cooking spray or other lubricant
sprays.
• Install the rack in the oven (see Extension Rack in
the Using the oven section) and pull firmly on the sliding portion
until it reaches full extension. This will reset the bearings to their
proper position.
• Shake and apply the graphite lubrication, shipped
levers and paddle mechanisms. Do not spray with
cooking spray or other lubricant sprays.
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