GE Coil Top Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 38

Before You Call For Service...
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Oven - All Models
Oven light does not
work
Oven will not work
Food does not bake or
roast properly
Food does not broil
properly
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or Self-Clean
Display flashes "bAd"
then "linE" with a loud
tone.
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Possible Causes
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating light is
broken.
Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may be
blown, or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
On self-cleaning models, door left
in the locked position.
Oven controls improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect or the
rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper size
being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Oven is not set to BROIL.
Improper rack position being
used
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for
broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
broiling pan and grid has not
been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
In some areas, the power
(voltage) may be low.
You forgot to enter a bake
temperature or cleaning time.
The installed connection
from the house to the unit is
miswired.
What To Do
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Call for service.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly
grounded outlet.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
• See the Using the oven section.
• If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do yourself!
section.
• On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn
it all the way to the BROIL position. On models with a
BROIL pad, make sure it is turned on.
• 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.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the
Broiling Guide.
Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the CLEAN
pad and desired clean time.
Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire