GE PT970SMSS - Manual (Page 46)

Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Lower oven control You forgot to enter a • Press the Bake pad and desired temperature or the
signals after entering bake temperature or Self Clean pad and desired clean time.
cooking time or cleaning time.
delay start
Food does not bake or Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the lower oven section.
roast properly in the
Rack position is incorrect • See the Using the lower oven section.
lower oven
or the rack is not level.
Oven thermostat needs • See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment. section.
Food does not broil Oven door is open. • Close the door. This model is designed for closed door
properly in the broiling only. Always broil with the door closed.
lower oven
Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you press the Broil Hi/Lo pad.
Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
In some areas the power • Preheat the broil element for 10 minutes.
voltage may be low.
• Broil for the longest period of time recommended in
the Broiling Guide.
Clock and timer A fuse in your home may be • Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
do not work or blown or the circuit breaker
display goes blank tripped.
Controls improperly set. • See the Using the clock and lower oven timer section
for the lower oven clock.
• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.
The clock is in the • See the Special features of your lower oven control
black-out mode. section for the lower oven clock.
• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.
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Safety Instructions
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Care and Cleaning
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