Troubleshooting Tips - GE JGE200 Use & Care Manual

Troubleshooting tips

Before calling for service
Problem Possible Cause
The oven doesn't Your home gas supply tank is
work or turn on empty.
Your range is not connected
to the electric power (on
some models).
The control knob is not in the
correct position.
Burners won't turn Your home gas supply tank is
on empty.
Your range is not connected
to the electric power (on
some models).
The control knob is not in the
correct position.
Burner holes could be
clogged.
Burner is improperly placed.
Burners are wet.
The oven light does Your range is not connected
not turn on. to the electric power.
The light bulb could be loose. Tighten the light bulb by turning it in
The light bulb is burnt out.
Strong smell when First few times the oven is
using the oven used.
Solution
Make sure other gas appliances work
properly, if not you call your gas
supplier.
Make sure your range is properly
connected to the electric power and
the power supply is regular.
Carefully read the oven ignition section
in the use and care manual.
Make sure another gas appliances in
your home work, if not, call your gas
supplier.
Make sure your range is properly
connected to the electric power and
the power supply is regular.
Carefully read the cooktop burners'
ignition section in the use and care
manual.
Remove burners and clean the holes
with a soft bristles brush.
Make sure the burner is correctly
placed according to the diagram.
Allow the burners to completely air dry,
or dry them yourself, then try again.
Make sure your range is properly
connected to the electric power and
that the power supply is regular.
clockwise.
Replace the light bulb by a similar 40
Watts bulb.
Normal during the first few times you
use the oven. This is NOT a problem,
the smell will disappear over time.
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