GE CS975SDSS - Manual (Page 48)

Troubleshooting tips.
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Food does not
broil properly
in the upper c^ven Oven controls improperly set. • Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.
Oven door not closed. • See the Using the upper oven section.
Improper rack position • Seethe 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 Instructions.
seated in position.
Upper oven temperature
too hot or too cold
Oven thermostat • Seethe Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
needs adjustment. section.
Clock and timer
do 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.
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
does not work Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
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
self^clean The oven temperature is too • Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
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
"popping" sound This is the sound of the • This is normal,
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
after a clean cycle Oven too hot. • Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
Oven not clean after
a clean cycle Oven controls not properly set. • See the Using the self-cleaning upper oven section.
Oven was heavily soiled. • Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean cycle.
Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean again or
for a longer period of time.
"LOCK DOOR" flashes
in the display The self-clean cycle has been • Close the oven door,
selected but the door is not closed.
LOCKED DOOR light
is on when you want
to cook The oven door is locked • Touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
because the temperature
inside the oven has not
dropped below the locking
temperature.