GE JB940 Owner's Manual page 31

Before YouCarl For Service...
Troubleshooting -tips
Save time and money! Reviewthe charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Possible Causes What To Do
Improper cookware • Use pans which are fiat and match the diameter of
_i_!na_lli_ boJ[ being used. the surface unit selected.
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A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Cooktop controls * Check to see the correct control is set for the surface
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Incorrect deanlng • Use recommended cleaning procedures.
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_1_ Cookwarewithroughbottoms • Be sure cookware bottoms and cookwaxe are clean
being used or coarse particles before use. Use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny
+ (salt or sand) were between scratches are not removable but will become less
the cookware and the surface visible in time as a result of cleaning.
of the cooktop.
Cookware has been slid
across the cooktop surface.
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Improper cookware * Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as
_ ff_e _ktop being used. mineral deposits from water or food can be removed
with the cleaning cream.
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Hot surface on a model • This is normal. The surface may appear discolored
with a white glass cooktop, when it is hot, This is temporary and will disappear
as the glass cools.
_e me/re Hot cooktop came into
o See the Special Care information in the Cleaningthe
contact with plastic placed glasscooktopsection.
........... on the hot cooktop.
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Hot sugar mixture spilled • Call a qualified technician for replacement.
on the cooktop.
: Improper cookware * Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
being used.
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• Tighten or replace the bulb.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating * Call for service.
+ fight is broken.
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
: inserted in the dectrical outlet, grounded oudeL
A fuse ha yo_c home may be * Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
Oven controls improperly set.
• gee the Using the oven section.
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