GM JDP40 Food does not, Broil properly, Oven temperature too, Hot or too cold, Timer do not work

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Food does not	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
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.
	Food being cooked in a hot pan. • Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
		range. Make sure it is cool.
	Cookware not suited for broiling.	• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your
		range.
	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 too	Oven thermostat	•See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Easy to do
hot or too cold	needs adjustment.	yourself! section.
Oven control, clock and	Plug on range is not completely	• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
timer do not work	inserted in the electrical outlet.	grounded outlet.
	A fuse in your home may be	• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
	blown or the circuit breaker
	tripped.
	Oven controls improperly set.	•See the Using the clock and timer section.
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 oven section.
“Crackling” or	This is the sound of the metal	• This is normal.
“popping” sound	heating and cooling during both
	the cooking and cleaning
	functions.
Excessive smoking	Excessive soil.	•Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
		rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED light
		goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
		clean cycle.
Oven door will	Oven too hot.	•Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
not unlock
Oven not clean after a	Oven controls not properly set.	• See Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle
	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.

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