GE 1 CBC980 - Manual (Page 45)

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Problem Possible Causes What To Do
“Close Door” scrolls in The display will always • This is a normal reminder to close the door when
the display when BROIL automatically remind you to broiling.
is set close the door.
Food does not Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
broil properly
Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section.
in the upper oven
Improper rack position • See the Broiling Guide.
being used.
Food being cooked in • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
a hot pan. Make sure it is cool.
Cookware not suited • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
for broiling.
Oven bottom not securely • See the Installation of the range section.
seated in position.
Upper oven temperature Oven thermostat • See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
too hot or too cold needs adjustment. section.
Clock and timer Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
do not work inserted in the electrical outlet. properly 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 clock and timer section.
Upper oven light Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
does not work
Plug on range is not completely • Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,
inserted in the electrical outlet. properly grounded outlet.
Upper oven will not The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
self-clean high to set a self-clean operation. reset the controls.
Oven controls improperly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section.
“Crackling” or This is the sound of the • This is normal.
“popping” sound metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking
and cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking Excessive soil. • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED DOOR
light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.
Oven door will not open Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
after a clean cycle