GE JBS27RFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 29

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. GEAppliances.com Problem Food does not bake or roast properly Possible Causes What To Do Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section. Rack position is incorrect, or the rack is not level. • See the Using the oven section. Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section. of improper size being used. Oven thermostat needs adjustment. • See the $GMXVWWKHRYHQWKHUPRVWDW³'RLW\RXUVHOI section. Clock and timer do not work 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. Control is in Energy Saver Mode. • See the Energy Saver Mode section. Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb. Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service. Food does not broil properly 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 rack position being used. • See the Broiling Guide. Cookware not suited for broiling. • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. 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. Oven temperature too Oven thermostat hot or too cold needs adjustment. • See the $GMXVWWKHRYHQWKHUPRVWDW³'RLW\RXUVHOI section. Oven will 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. Door left in the locked position. • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded outlet. • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. • See the Using the oven section. • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock the door. 29