GE CGS980SEMSS Use and Care Manual - Page 52

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes Gas/Control Lockout or Control Lockout feature is activated What To Do • If LOC appears in the display, the range control is locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the Gas/Control Lockout section. "Close Door" scrolls in The display will always the display when BROIL automatically remind you to is set close the door. • This is a normal reminder to close the door when broiling. Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set. properly in the upper oven Oven door not closed. Improper rack position being used. Food being cooked in a hot pan. Cookware not suited for broiling. Oven bottom not securely seated in position. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad. • See the Using the upper oven section. • See the Broiling Guide. • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. Make sure it is cool. • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • See the Installation of the range section. Upper oven temperature Oven thermostat too hot or too cold needs adjustment. • See the Adjust the upper oven thermostat-Do it yourself! section. Clock and timer do not work 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. • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • See the Using the clock and timer section. Upper oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet. • Tighten or replace the bulb. • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. Upper oven will not self-clean "Crackling" or "popping" sound The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls. Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions. • This is normal. Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips 52