GE 49-8779 - Manual (Page 56)

Before you call for service…
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Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. thermostat—Do it yourself!
section.
Clock and timer Plug on range is • Make sure electrical plug is
do not work not completely plugged into a live, properly
inserted in the grounded outlet.
electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home • Replace fuse or reset
may be blown or the circuit breaker.
circuit breaker tripped.
Oven controls • See the Using the clock
improperly set. and timer section.
Oven will not The oven temperature • Allow the range to cool to
self-clean is too high to set a room temperature and
self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls • See Using the self-cleaning
improperly set. oven section.
Oven door is not in • Make sure you move the
the locked position. door latch handle all the
way to the right.
Oven starts a Oven door locked • Press the CLEAR/OFF
self-clean cycle during cooking. pad. Allow the oven to
when you wanted cool. Never force the door
to bake, roast latch handle.
or broil
“Crackling” or This is the sound of • This is normal.
“popping” sound the metal heating and
cooling during both
the cooking and
cleaning functions.
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