GE 164D3333P072 Owner's Manual page 30

Problem Solver...
Troubleshooting Tips
Save time and money! Review the charts on the following
pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem
The display goes blank
or indicator lights come
on when range is not
in use
Oven light does not work
Oven will not work
Food does not bake
or roast properly
Food does not
broil properly
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Possible Causes
Power surge.
Light bulb is loose or defective.
Switch operating light is broken. •Call for service.
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.
Door left in the locked position. •If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
Oven controls improperly set.
Shelf position is incorrect or the
shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
Oven is not set at BROIL.
Door not open to the broil stop
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
Aluminum foil used on the
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power
(voltage) may be low.
What To Do
•Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power
up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
call for service.
• Tighten or replace the bulb.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
grounded outlet.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• See the Using the oven section.
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—Do it yourself!
section.
• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
BROIL position.
• See the Using the oven section.
• See the Broiling guide.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
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.