Troubleshooting - GE JB250 Owner's Manual

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Surface units will not
maintain a rolling boil
or cooking is not fast
enough
Coil surface units do not
work properly
Frequent cycling off and
on of surface units
My new oven doesn't
cook like my old one.
Is something wrong
with the temperature
Possible Cause
Improper cookware being used.
In some areas, the power
(voltage) may be low.
The surface units are not
plugged in solidly.
The surface unit controls
improperly set.
The drip pans are not set
securely in the cooktop.
A fuse in your home may be
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Improper cookware being used.
Your new oven has a different
cooking system from your old
oven and therefore may cook
differently than your old oven.
What To Do
Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the
surface unit selected.
Cover pan with a lid until desired heat is obtained.
With the controls off, check to make sure the surface unit
is plugged completely into the receptacle.
Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit
you are using.
With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan is in
the recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan
lines up with the receptacle.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. See the Cooking Modes section.
properly Rack position is incorrect or See the Cooking Modes section and Cooking Guide.
rack is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware See the Cookware section.
of improper size being used.
Oven temperature needs See the Special Features section.
adjustment.
Ingredient substitution Substituting ingredients can change the recipe outcome.
For the first few uses, follow your recipe times and
temperatures carefully. If you still think your new oven
is too hot or too cold, you can adjust the temperature
yourself to meet your specific cooking preference.
NOTE: This adjustment affects Bake temperatures; it wilt
not affect Broil or Clean.
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