GE JBP83 - Manual (Page 30)

Before You Call For Service…
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Clock and timer do Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light • Call for service.
is broken.
Food does not Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
broil properly position as recommended.
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
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.
Oven temperature too Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
completely inserted in properly grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the locked • If necessary, allow the oven to cool; then unlock
position. the door.
Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of
your range section.
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