Problem Solver - GE JBP23 Use And Care Manual

The Problem Solver
To Save Time and Money-
before you request service,
check the Problem Solver
PROBLEM
OVEN WILL NOT WORK
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
CALROD® SURFACE UNITS
NOT FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN
OVEN DOOR
WON'T LATCH
If you have a problem, it may be
minor. You may be able to correct
it yourself. Just use this Problem
Solver to locate your problem and
then follow the suggested
recommendations.
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Plug on range is not completely inserted in the outlet receptacle.
The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped , or a fuse has been
blown.
Oven controls are not properly set.
Door left in locked position after cleaning.
Light bulb is loose.
Bulb is defective. Replace.
Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
OVEN SET Knob not set at BROIL.
OVEN TEMP Knob not set at BROIL.
Door not left ajar as recommended.
Improper shelf position is being used . Check Broiling Chart.
Necessary preheating was not done.
Food is being cooked on hot pan .
Utensils are not suited for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
OVEN SET Knob not set on BAKE.
OVEN TEMP Knob not set correctly.
Shelf position is incorrect. Check Roasting or Baking Charts.
Oven shelf is not level.
Wrong cookware is being used . When roasting, pan is too small.
Surface units are not seated properly in pan trim rings.
Trim rings/ drip pans are not set securely in the range top.
Surface unit controls are not properly set.
Automatic timer dial / dials not set or set properly. The STOP dial must
be set and advanced beyond the time noted on oven clock.
The STOP dial was not advanced for long enough.
Both OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP Knobs must be set at CLEAN
setting.
A thick pile of spillover when cleaned leaves a heavy layer of ash in
spots which could have insulated the area from further heat.
Latch not in "CLEAN" position.
Turn OVEN SET Knob to CLEAN. Glowing Locked Light after knob
is turned indicates oven is too hot from previous use and door won't
latch. To cool oven, open door wide, then latch can be moved.
OVEN SET Knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before Latch can be
moved.
Latch Release Button not pushed when moving Latch.
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