GE 49-8255 - Manual (Page 30)

QUESTIONS?
USE THIS PROBLEM SOLVER
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL
NOT WORK ® 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.
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OVEN LIGHT
DOES NOT V/ORK * Light bulb is loose.
® Bulb is defective. Replace.
“ Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY • OVEN SET knob not set at BROIL.
• OVEN TEMP knob not set at BROIL.
• Door not left ajar as recommended.
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• Food is being cooked on hot pan.
® Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• Aluminum foil used on the broil pan rack has not been fitted properly and
slit as reeoiiuiierided.
FOOD DOES NOT
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ROAST OR BAKE
PROPERLY
• OVEN SET knob not set at BAKE.
® OVEN TEMP knob not set at BAKE.
» Shelf position is incorrect. Check Roasting or Baking Guides.
® Oven shelf is not level.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of imoroner size is being used.
«A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.
CALROD® SURFACE
UNITS NOT
FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY ® Surface units are not plugged in solidly.
* Drip pans are not set securely in the cooktop.
® Surface unit controls are not properly set.
OVbN WILL NOT
SELF-CLEAN • Automatic timer dials not set or not set properly. Clock must be set to time of
day and the STOP TIME dial must be set and advanced beyond the time noted
on oven clock.
* The STOP TIME dial v/as not advanced for long enough.
® Both OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs must be set at CLEAN setting.
® During the seif-cleaning function, a thick pile of spillover in the oven can
leave a heavy layer of ash that can insulate the area from further heat.
® Latch handle not moved to the right.
OVEN DOOR
WONT LATCH
® Oven may be too hot from previous use. Open oven door to cool oven. When
oven has cooled, latch handle can again be moved.
* OVEN SET knob must be at CLEAN or OFF before latch handle can be moved.
OVEN TEMPERATURE
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD
® OVEN TEMP knob needs adjustment. See Thermostat Adjustment section.
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