Before you call for service – GE EER3002 User Manual
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Consumer Support
Tr
oubleshooting T
ips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem
Possible Causes
What To Do
Oven light does
Light bulb is loose or defective. •
Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
Switch operating
• Call for service.
light is broken.
Oven will not work
Plug on range is not
• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
completely inserted in
grounded outlet.
the electrical outlet.
A fuse in your home may
• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
be blown or the circuit
breaker tripped.
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the Using the oven section.
Door left in the
• If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock
locked position.
the door.
Food does not bake
Oven controls improperly set.
• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
Shelf position is incorrect or
• See the Using the oven section.
the shelf is not level.
Incorrect cookware or
• See the Using the oven section.
cookware of improper
size being used.
Oven thermostat needs
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
adjustment.
section.
Food does not
Oven controls improperly set.
• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the
broil properly
BROIL position.
Door not open to the
• See the Using the oven section.
broil stop position as
recommended.
Improper shelf position
• See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Cookware not suited
• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
for broiling.
Aluminum foil used on the
• See the Using the oven section.
broiling pan and grid has
not been fitted properly and
slit as recommended.
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.
Oven temperature
Oven thermostat
• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold
needs adjustment.
section.
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