GE JRP14 - Manual (Page 26)

QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
“F-AND A NUMBER”
FLASH IN THE DISPLAY
• This is function error code. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool
one hour. Place the oven back into operation. If function error occurs again,
disconnect power to the oven and call for service.
OVEN WILL NOT WORK
• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.
• The oven controls are not properly set.
OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT WORK
• The light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
• The switch operating the oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Broiling section.
• Door not left open to the broil slop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan and rack has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Baking or Roasting section.
• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Roasting or Baking section.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
CLOCK AND
MINUTE/SECOND
TIMER DO NOT WORK • Check for a power outage.
• See the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section.
OVEN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN
• Oven temperature is too high to set self-clean operation.
Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and reset the controls.
DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
AFTER SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
• When the temperature has fallen below the locking temperature,
the door can be opened.
CONTROL SIGNALS AFTER
ENTERING COOK TIME
OR STOP TIME • This is reminding you to enter a bake temperature.
OVEN TEMPERATURE TOO
HOT OR TOO COLD
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
“BURNING” OR “OILY”
ODOR EMITTING FROM
OVEN WHEN TURNED ON
• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time. To speed the process,
set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours. See the Operating the Self­
Cleaning Oven section.
STRONG ODOR
• An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for the
first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
OVEN NOT CLEAN AFTER
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
• Oven controls not set properly. See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
• Heavily soiled ovens require 3'A- to 4-hour Clean Time.
• Heavy sDillovers should be cleaned up before starting the self-cleaning cycle.
“door” APPEARS
IN THE DISPLAY
• Oven door not closed after self-clean cycle is selected.
• Door is still locked and you are trying to enter an oven cooking operation.
FAN NOISE
• A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal,
and the fan may continue to run after the oven is turned off.
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