GE JAS02SNSS - Manual (Page 38)

Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven - All Models
Oven light does not
work
Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
Switch operating light is
broken.
• Call for service.
Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely
inserted in the electrical outlet.
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly
grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be
blown, or the circuit breaker
tripped.
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
On self-cleaning models, door left
in the locked position.
• If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
Food does not bake or
roast properly
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the oven section.
Rack position is incorrect or the
rack is not level.
• See the Using the oven section.
Incorrect cookware or
cookware of improper size
being used.
• See the Using the oven section.
Oven thermostat needs
adjustment.
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do yourself!
section.
Food does not broil
properly
Oven is not set to BROIL. • On models with a temperature knob, make sure you turn
it all the way to the BROIL position. On models with a
BROIL pad, make sure it is turned on.
Improper rack position being
used
• See the Broiling Guide.
Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited for
broiling.
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
Aluminum foil used on the
broiling pan and grid has not
been fitted properly and slit as
recommended.
• See the Using the oven section.
In some areas, the power
(voltage) may be low.
• Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in the
Broiling Guide.
Control signals after
entering cooking time
or Self-Clean
You forgot to enter a bake
temperature or cleaning time.
Press the BAKE pad and desired temperature or the CLEAN
pad and desired clean time.
Display flashes “bAd”
then “linE” with a loud
tone.
The installed connection
from the house to the unit is
miswired.
Contact installer or electrician to correct miswire
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