GE ZET2S - Manual (Page 38)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT • A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
WORK
• The oven controls are not properly set.
• The oven controls are set for cleaning. If necessary, allow the oven to cool;
then open the door.
• Make sure the Oven Mode knob is set to BAKE and the Temperature knob
is set to a temperature.
OVEN LIGHT(S) • The light bulb is defective. Replace the bulb.
DO NOT WORK • The oven is self-cleaning or the Sabbath feature is set. The oven lights do
not come on during self-cleaning or if the Sabbath feature is set.
FOOD DOES NOT • The oven controls are improperly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.
BAKE OR ROAST • Oven not preheated for a long enough time (use approximately 10 to 15
PROPERLY minutes).
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used. See the Pan
placement section.
• Racks in the wrong position. See the Baking or Roasting section.
• Use a foil tent to slow down browning during roasting.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Oven thermostat adjustment
section.
FOOD DOES NOT • This model is designed for closed door broiling only. Close the door. Always
BROIL PROPERLY broil with the door closed.
• The oven controls are not set at BROIL. See the Broiling section.
• The probe is plugged into the outlet in the oven. Remove the probe from
the oven.
• Improper rack position being used.
• Food is being cooked in a hot pan. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
with your oven.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
with your oven.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted
properly and slit as recommended.
• In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. Preheat the broil element
for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
OVEN WILL NOT • The oven temperature is too high to set a self-clean operation.
SELF CLEAN Allow the oven to cool below the locking temperature and reset the
controls.
• The controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
“CRACKING” OR • This is normal. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling
“POPPING” SOUND during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
DURING CLEANING
EXCESSIVE SMOKING • Excessive soil. Turn the Oven Mode and the Temperature knobs
OCCURS DURING • to OFF. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the locked
CLEANING • door indicator light goes off. Wipe up excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
OVEN NOT CLEAN • The oven was heavily soiled. Clean up heavy spillovers before starting
AFTER A CLEAN the clean cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again.
CYCLE • Oven is connected to a 208V electrical supply. Set your cleaning
time for 5 hours.
• The oven controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
OVEN RACKS ARE • The racks were cleaned in the self-clean cycle and now need periodic
DIFFICULT TO SLIDE lubrication. Do not spray with Pam ® or other lubricant sprays. See Full
extension oven racks in the Care and Cleaning section.
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