GE PT970SMSS Lower oven control, Signals after entering, Cooking time or, Delay start, Properly

Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Lower oven control	You forgot to enter a	• Press the Bake pad and desired temperature or the
signals after entering	bake temperature or	Self Clean pad and desired clean time.
cooking time or	cleaning time.
delay start
Food does not bake or	Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the lower oven section.
roast properly in the
	Rack position is incorrect	• See the Using the lower oven section.
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	or the rack is not level.
	Oven thermostat needs	• See the Adjust the lower oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
	adjustment.	section.
Food does not broil	Oven door is open.	• Close the door. This model is designed for closed door
properly in the		broiling only. Always broil with the door closed.
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	Oven controls improperly set.	• Make sure you press the Broil Hi/Lo pad.
	Improper rack position	• See the Broiling Guide.
	being used.
	Cookware not suited	• For best results, use a pan designed for broiling.
	for broiling.
	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.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips

Clock and timer do not work or display goes blank

A fuse in your home may be	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
blown or the circuit breaker
tripped.
Controls improperly set.	• See the Using the clock and lower oven timer section
	for the lower oven clock.
	• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.
The clock is in the	• See the Special features of your lower oven control
black-out mode.	section for the lower oven clock.
	• See the Display On/Off section for the microwave oven clock.

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