GE JBP23 Range User Manual


 
Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsCustomer Service
Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
The display goes blank
Power surge. Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker
or indicator lights come
for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power up
on when range is not
your range. If the indicator lights are still on,
in use
call for service.
The clock is in the See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
black-out mode.
Clock and timer do
Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
not work
inserted in the electrical outlet. grounded outlet.
A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
may be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the clock and timer
section.
Oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective. Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating light is broken. Call for service.
Oven door is crooked
The door is out of position. Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes
gets out of position during installation. To straighten
the door, push down on the high corner.
Oven temperature too
Oven thermostat See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold
needs adjustment. section.
Oven will 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.
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 oven
section.
Door left in the locked position. If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock the door.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set. See the
Using the oven
section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect See the
Using the oven
section.
or the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or cookware See the
Using the oven
section.
of improper size being used.
Oven thermostat needs See the
Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Oven starts a self-clean
Oven door locked during Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF.
Allow the
cycle when you wanted
cooking. oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
to bake, roast or broil
CLEAN light is on
The oven door was Turn the Oven Temperature knob to
OFF.
Allow the
when you want to cook
accidentally locked. oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
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