GE JBP35DMBB Use and Care Manual - Page 23

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Surface units do not work properly Control signals after entering cooking time or delay start Food does not bake or roast properly Clock and timer do not work Oven light does not work Food does not broil properly 22 Possible Causes The surface units are not plugged in solidly. The surface unit controls improperly set. The drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop. What To Do • 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. You forgot to enter a bake temperature or cleaning time. • Touch the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the SELF CLEAN pad and desired clean time. 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. • 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. Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet. A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section. Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service. Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section. position as recommended. Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad. Improper shelf position being used. • See the Broiling Guide. Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range. Aluminum foil used on the the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly and slit as recommended. • See the Using the oven section. In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes. • Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the Broiling Guide.