GE CGS980 - Manual (Page 52)

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oubleshooting T
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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Gas/Control Lockout or • If LOC appears in the display, the range control is
Control Lockout feature locked. Turn this feature off to use the range. See the
is activated Gas/Control Lockout section.
“Close Door” scrolls in The display will always • This is a normal reminder to close the door when
the display when BROIL automatically remind you to broiling.
is set close the door.
Food does not broil Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
properly in the upper oven
Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section.
Improper shelf position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
in a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Upper oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the upper oven thermostat—Do it
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. yourself! section.
Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and timer section.
Upper oven light does Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
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.
Upper oven will not The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
self-clean high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section.
“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.