GE 164D2966P127-I - Manual (Page 39)

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
“ERROR”APPEARS IN THE
MICROWAVE DISPLAY
• When using the Temp Cook function, you have entered a temperature of less
than 80°F. or more than 199°F.
“BURNING” OR “OILY"
ODOR EMITTING FROM
LOWER OVEN WHEN
TURNED ON
• This is normal in a new oven and will disappear in time.
To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a minimum of 3 hours.
See the Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven section.
LOWER OVEN
TEMPERATURE TOO HOT
OR TOO COLD • The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
D o It Yourself section.
FOOD DOES NOT
BROIL PROPERLY
IN LOWER OVEN • BROIL and START pads not pressed.
• The door not left open to the broil stop position as recommended.
• Improper shelf position is being used. See the Broiling section.
• Necessary preheating was not done.
• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.
• Cookware is not suited for broiling.
• Low voltage. See the Broiling section.
• Aluminum foil used on the broiler rack has not been fitted properly and slit.
FOOD DOES NOT ROAST
OR BAKE PROPERLY
IN LOWER OVEN • BAKE and START pads are not pressed.
• Shelf position is incorrect. See the Baking or Roasting sections.
• Roasting pan is too small.
• Improper cookware is being used.
• The oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—
D o It Yourself section.
LOWER OVEN WILL
NOT SELF-CLEAN • Oven too hot to accept cleaning instructions.
• Excessive spills, spatters and soil deposits are not being cleaned up
prior to self-cleaning.
• The CLEAN and START pads are not pressed.
• The door is opened. Close securely.
LOWER OVEN DOOR
WILL NOT UNLOCK • The oven has not cooled to a safe temperature.
STRONG ODOR
IN LOWER OVEN • An odor from the insulation around the inside of the oven is normal for
the first few times the oven is used. This is temporary.
FAN NOISE WHEN USING
THE LOWER OVEN • A fan may automatically turn on and off to cool internal parts. This is normal,
and the fan may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
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