Problem Solver - GE JBP22 Use And Care & Installation Manual

PROBLEM
SURFACE
UNITS NOT
FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY
OVEN WILL
NOT WORK
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
FOOD DOES NOT
ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY
OVEN DOOR
IS CROOKED
OVEN DOOR
ACCIDENTALLY LOCKED
DURING COOKING
OVEN DOOR WILL
NOT UNLOCK
OVEN NOT CLEAN
AFTER CLEAN CYCLE
COOKTOP FEELS HOT
QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
POSSIBLE CAUSE
• Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
• Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
• Surface unit controls are not properly set.
• Plug on range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• Oven controls not properly set.
• Door left in locked position after cleaning.
• Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
• Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
• The OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL.
• The OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL.
• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• Food is being cooked on hot pan.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• Aluminum foil used on the broil pan grid has not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
• The OVEN SET knob not set at BAKE.
• The OVEN TEMP knob not set at proper temperature.
• Oven shelf is not level.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat–
Do It Yourself section.
• Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets out of position
during installation. To straighten the door, push down on the high corner.
• Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF. Allow oven to cool.
Never force the door latch handle.
• Oven must cool below locking temperature.
• Oven controls not set properly.
• Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or for a longer period.
• Heavy spillovers should be cleaned before starting clean cycle.
• Large pans hold heat close to the cooktop and make it feel hotter.
• Pans on the right rear surface unit block some air flow from the oven vent
and cause the cooktop to get hot.
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