GE ZET2SMSS - Manual (Page 38)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
OVEN WILL NOT
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A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped.
WORK
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The oven controls are not properly set.
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The oven controls are set for cleaning. If necessary, allow the oven to cool;
then open the door.
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Make sure the Oven Mode knob is set to BAKE and the Temperature knob is set
to a temperature.
OVEN LIGHT(S)
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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
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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).
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Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size being used. See the Pan
placement section.
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Racks in the wrong position. See the Baking or Roasting section.
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Use a foil tent to slow down browning during roasting.
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Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Oven thermostat adjustment
section.
FOOD DOES NOT
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This model is designed for closed door broiling only. Close the door. Always
BROIL PROPERLY broil with the door closed.
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The oven controls are not set at BROIL. See the Broiling section.
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The probe is plugged into the outlet in the oven. Remove the probe from the
oven.
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Improper rack position being used.
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Food is being cooked in a hot pan. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
with your oven.
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Cookware is not suited for broiling. Use the broiling pan and grid that came
with your oven.
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Aluminum foil used on the broiling pan and grid has not been fitted properly
and slit as recommended.
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In some areas the power (voltage) may be low. Preheat the broil element for
approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
OVEN WILL NOT
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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.
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The controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
“CRACKING” OR
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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
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Excessive soil. Turn the Oven Mode and the Temperature knobs
OCCURS DURING
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to OFF. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the locked
CLEANING
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door indicator light goes off. Wipe up excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
OVEN NOT CLEAN
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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.
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The oven controls are not properly set. See the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
OVEN RACKS ARE
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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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