Troubleshooting Tips - GE JM250DF1WW Owner's Manual

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Surface L
functioning properly
Possible Causes What To Do
The surface
units are
not plugged in solidly.
. With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.
The surface unit . Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
controls improperly set. unit you are using.
The drip pans are . With the controls off, check to make sure the drip
not set securely in pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the
the cooktop, opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Cooktop feels hot Large pans hold heat . Choose a pan that matches the size of the surface
close to the cooktop, unit you are using.
The oven vent . Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow
is blocked, from the oven vent and cause the cooktop to get hot.
Food does not bake Oven controls • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly improperly set.
Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the oven section.
or the rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware . See the Using the oven section.
or cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs . See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself!
adjustment, section.
Food does not Door not open to the • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly broil stop position
as recommended.
Oven controls • Hake sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
improperly set.
Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked • For best results, use a pon designed for broiling.
in a hot pan. P1oke sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use o pon designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power . Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
. Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
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