GE Coli Top owner manual Before you call for service…, Troubleshooting Tips

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Save time and money! Review the charts on the following

pages first and you may not need to call for service.

Problem

 

Possible Causes

What To Do

 

 

 

 

 

Glass Cooktop Models

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface units will not

 

Improper cookware

Use pans which are flat and match the diameter of the surface unit

maintain a rolling boil

 

being used.

selected.

or cooking is not

 

 

 

 

fast enough

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Surface units do not

 

A fuse in your home may be

Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

work properly

 

blown or the circuit breaker

 

 

 

tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooktop controls

Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you

 

 

improperly set.

are using.

 

 

 

 

 

Tiny scratches (may

 

Incorrect cleaning methods

Use recommended cleaning procedures.

appear as cracks) or

 

being used.

 

abrasions on radiant

 

 

 

 

Cookware with rough bottoms

Be sure cookware bottoms and cookware are clean before use.

cooktop glass surface

 

 

being used or coarse particles

Use cookware with smooth bottoms. Tiny scratches are not

 

 

 

 

(salt or sand were between

removable but will become less visible in time as a result of cleaning.

 

 

the cookware and the surface

 

 

 

of the cooktop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware has been slid

 

 

 

across the cooktop surface.

 

 

 

 

 

Areas of discoloration

 

Improper cookware

Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as mineral deposits

on the cooktop

 

being used.

from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream.

 

 

 

 

Plastic melted to the

 

Hot cooktop came into

See the Special Care information in the Cleaning the glass cooktop

surface

 

contact with plastic placed

section.

 

 

on the hot cooktop.

 

 

 

 

 

Pitting of the cooktop

 

Hot sugar mixture spilled

Call a qualified technician for replacement.

 

 

on the cooktop.

 

 

 

 

 

Frequent cycling off

 

Improper cookware

Use only flat cookware to minimize cycling.

and on of surface units

 

being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # ElectricAll ranges can tip and injury could result Important Safety NoticeSafety Precautions Cook Meat and Poultry THOROUGHLY… Coil Surface Units on some models Oven Leveling InstallingTri-Ring Burner Surface Unit Cook SettingsSingle Surface Unit-Cook Settings Using Heat SettingsUse only cookware recommended for top-of-range cooking Precise Warm FeatureHow to Set Using the Bridge Burner on some modelsWarmer Burner on some models Using the Warming Zone on some models Dual Surface Unit Control Knob glass cooktops onlyOn models with a Warming Zone knob About the radiant surface units… Using the radiant surface units. glass cooktops onlyIndicator Lights Indicator light willSelecting types of cookware Home Canning Tips Deep Fat FryingOn some models Oven Controls Page See the Using the self-cleaning oven section Self Clean PadOven Control Knob Clock and Timer FeaturesFahrenheit or Celsius Temperature Selection Hour Shut-OffTones at the End of a Timed Cycle Oven or Range Lockout depending on model Control LockoutHld on Cook and HoldHour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out on some models Tone VolumeUsing Auto Recipe Conversion Hour, 24 hour or clock black-outUsing the oven How to Set the Oven for Baking or RoastingBefore you begin… HI Broil Preheating and Pan PlacementHow to Set the Oven for Broiling Aluminum FoilTo Turn Off the Clock Display Using the clock and timer. on some modelsTo Set the Timer To Set the ClockEnd of Cycle Tones on some models To Reset the TimerTo Cancel the Timer Power OutageTouch the Start Time or Delay Start pad Using the timed baking and roasting features. on some modelsHow to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the Probe Using the probe. on some modelsAdapting Recipes… Using the convection oven. on some modelsConvection Bake Convection RoastTouch the Convection Bake or Convection Roast pad Cookware for Convection CookingPaper and Plastic Metal and GlassTouch the Convection Roast pad How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop To Crisp Stale Items Using the proofing and warming features. on some modelsHow to Set the Oven For Proofing on some models How to Set the Oven For Warming on some modelsTo Use the Warming Drawer Using the warming drawer. on some modelsWhen Using the Warming Drawer Warming drawer has three settingsHow to Adjust the Thermostat on models with pads only Adjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourselfUsing the self-cleaning oven. on some models Before a Clean CycleHow to Set the Oven for Cleaning on models with pads only After a Clean Cycle How to Delay the Start of Cleaning on models with pads onlyControl Panel Care and cleaning of the rangeHow to Remove Packaging Tape Control KnobsStainless Steel Surfaces on some models Porcelain Enamel Cooktop on some modelsOven Vent Oven Heating Elements on some modelsLift-Off Oven Door on some models Cleaning the Oven DoorSame angle Removable Warming Drawer 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