GE 49-8830-1A - Manual (Page 30)

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Problem Solver…
Troubleshooting Tips
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pages first and you may not need to call for service.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
The display goes blank Power surge. • Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
or indicator lights come for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power
on when range is not up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
in use call for service.
Oven light does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light is broken. • Call for service.
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 fuse or reset 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.
Food does not bake Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect or the • See the Using the oven section.
shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware • See the Using the oven section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not Oven is not set at BROIL. • Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly BROIL position.
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
position as recommended.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for broiling. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
range.
Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
(voltage) may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling guide.