GE 49-80535-1 - Manual (Page 27)

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Troubleshooting Tips
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Burners have yellow or The combustion quality of • Use the illustrations below to determine if your burner
yellow-tipped flames burner flames needs to be flames are normal. If burner flames look like A, call for
determined visually. service. Normal burner flames should look like B or C,
depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some
yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.
A–Yellow flames B–Yellow tips C–Soft blue flames
Call for service on outer cones Normal for natural
Normal for LP gas gas
Control knobs Knob isn’t pushed down. • To turn from the OFF position, push the knob in and
will not turn then turn.
Burners do Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not light completely inserted in the grounded outlet.
electrical outlet.
Gas supply not connected • See the Installation Instructions that came with your
or turned on. range.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Burner parts not replaced • See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
correctly.
Control Lockout feature • If LOC ON appears in the display, the oven control is
is activated locked. Turn this feature off to use the oven. See the
Control Lockout section.
Ticking sound of spark Control knob is still • Turn the knob out of the LITE position to the desired
igniter persists after in the LITE position. setting.
burner lights
• Turn the burner off and relight. If ticking is still
present, call for service.
Burner flames very Improper air to gas ratio. • If range is connected to LP gas, check all steps
large or yellow in the Installation Instructions that came with
your range.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating • Call for service.
light is broken.
Oven will 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 • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the locked position. • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
the door.
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oubleshooting T
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