GE 49-8973-2 01-00 JR - Manual (Page 32)

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Customer Service
Troubleshooting T
ips
Care and Cleaning
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Before You Call For Service…
Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
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 • 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 touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
broil properly
Door not open to the broil stop • See the Using the oven section.
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.
The probe is plugged into the • Unplug and remove the probe from the oven.
outlet in the oven.
(on some models)
Aluminum foil used on the • See the Using the oven section.
the 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.
Storage drawer Rear drawer support is • Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.
Storage drawer Power cord may be • Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close obstructing drawer Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
in the lower back cleaning of your range section.
of the range.
Rear drawer support is Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
on top of the guide rail. Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
range section.