GE 4164D2966P234 - Manual (Page 40)

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PROBLEM SOLVER
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
THE DISPLAY GOES • Disconnect power to the range at the fuse box or circuit breaker for at least
BLANK OR INDICATOR 10 seconds. Turn power on and power up your range. If the indicator lights are
LIGHTS COME ON WHEN still on, call for service.
THE RANGE IS NOT IN USE
OVEN LIGHT • Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace.
DOES NOT WORK
• Switch operating oven light is broken. Call for service.
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.
• Door left in locked position after cleaning.
FOOD DOES NOT • The Oven Temperature knob not set at BROIL. Make sure you turn the knob all
BROIL PROPERLY the way to the BROIL position.
• Door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling Guide.
• 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 recommended.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST • The Oven Temperature knob not set correctly.
OR BAKE PROPERLY
• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Roasting or Baking sections.
• Oven shelf not level.
• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.
• A foil tent was not used when needed to slow down browning during roasting.
• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
Do It Yourself section.
OVEN TEMPERATURE • Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
TOO HOT OR TOO COLD Do It Yourself section.
CLOCK AND TIMER DO • Make sure the electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly grounded
NOT WORK power outlet.
• Check for power outage.
• Review the Oven Control, Clock and Timer section of this guide.