GE Coli Top owner manual Problem Possible Causes What To Do Electric Coil Models, Oven-All Models

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Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

	Problem		Possible Causes		What To Do

	Electric Coil Models

	Surface units not		The surface units are not		• With the controls off, check to make sure the surface unit is plugged
	functioning properly		plugged in solidly.		completely into the receptacle.

			The surface unit controls		• Check to see the correct control is set for the surface unit you
			improperly set.		are using.

			The drip pans are not set		• With the controls off, check to make sure the drip pan is in the
			securely in the cooktop.		recess in the cooktop and that the opening in the pan lines up
					with the receptacle.

	Cooktop feels hot		Large pans hold heat		• Choose a pan that matches the size of the surface unit you
			close to the cooktop.		are using.

			The oven vent is blocked.		• Pans on the right rear surface unit block air flow from the oven vent
					and cause the cooktop to get hot.

	Oven—All Models

	Oven light does not		Light bulb is loose or		• Tighten or replace the bulb.
	work		defective.

			On some models, the switch		• Call for service.
			operating light is broken.

	Oven will not work		Plug on range is not		• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly
			completely inserted in		grounded outlet.
			the electrical 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 oven section.

	Food does not bake		Oven controls improperly set.		• See the Using the oven section.
	or roast properly
	or roast properly		Shelf position is incorrect or		• See the Using the oven section.
			Shelf position is incorrect or		• See the Using the oven section.
			the shelf is not level.

			Incorrect cookware or		• See the Using the oven section.
			cookware of improper size
			being used.

			Oven thermostat needs		• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself! section.
			adjustment.

	Oven door is crooked		The door is out of position.		• Because the oven door is removable, it sometimes gets out of
	(on some models)				position during installation. To straighten the door, push down
					on the high corner.

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Contents Electric Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #Important Safety Notice All ranges can tip and injury could resultSafety Precautions Cook Meat and Poultry THOROUGHLY… Coil Surface Units on some models Oven Installing LevelingSurface Unit Cook Settings Single Surface Unit-Cook SettingsUsing Heat Settings Tri-Ring BurnerPrecise Warm Feature Use only cookware recommended for top-of-range cookingUsing the Bridge Burner on some models How to SetWarmer Burner on some models Dual Surface Unit Control Knob glass cooktops only Using the Warming Zone on some modelsOn models with a Warming Zone knob Using the radiant surface units. glass cooktops only Indicator LightsIndicator light will About the radiant surface units…Selecting types of cookware Deep Fat Frying Home Canning TipsOn some models Oven Controls Page Self Clean Pad See the Using the self-cleaning oven sectionClock and Timer Features Oven Control KnobHour Shut-Off Fahrenheit or Celsius Temperature SelectionTones at the End of a Timed Cycle Control Lockout Oven or Range Lockout depending on modelCook and Hold Hld onTone Volume Using Auto Recipe ConversionHour, 24 hour or clock black-out Hour, 24 Hour or Clock Black-Out on some modelsHow to Set the Oven for Baking or Roasting Using the ovenBefore you begin… Preheating and Pan Placement How to Set the Oven for BroilingAluminum Foil HI BroilUsing the clock and timer. on some models To Set the TimerTo Set the Clock To Turn Off the Clock DisplayTo Reset the Timer To Cancel the TimerPower Outage End of Cycle Tones on some modelsUsing the timed baking and roasting features. on some models Touch the Start Time or Delay Start padUsing the probe. on some models How to Set the Oven For Roasting When Using the ProbeUsing the convection oven. on some models Convection BakeConvection Roast Adapting Recipes…Cookware for Convection Cooking Paper and PlasticMetal and Glass Touch the Convection Bake or Convection Roast padTouch the Convection Roast pad How to Set an Immediate Start and Automatic Stop How to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Using the proofing and warming features. on some models How to Set the Oven For Proofing on some modelsHow to Set the Oven For Warming on some models To Crisp Stale ItemsUsing the warming drawer. on some models When Using the Warming DrawerWarming drawer has three settings To Use the Warming DrawerAdjust the oven thermostat-Do it yourself How to Adjust the Thermostat on models with pads onlyBefore a Clean Cycle Using the self-cleaning oven. on some modelsHow to Set the Oven for Cleaning on models with pads only How to Delay the Start of Cleaning on models with pads only After a Clean CycleCare and cleaning of the range How to Remove Packaging TapeControl Knobs Control PanelPorcelain Enamel Cooktop on some models Oven VentOven Heating Elements on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsCleaning the Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door on some modelsSame angle Oven Shelves Broiler Pan and GridRemovable Oven Floor Removable Warming Drawer Pan on some modelsTo remove the cover Oven Light Replacement on some modelsTo replace the cover To remove Storage Drawer Removal on some models Porcelain Oven Interior on some modelsTo remove a surface unit Surface Units electric coil models onlyTo replace a surface unit Cleaning the glass cooktop Normal Daily Use CleaningBurned-On Residue Heavy, Burned-On ResidueMetal Marks and Scratches Glass surface-potential for permanent damageDamage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic Troubleshooting Tips Before you call for service…Problem Possible Causes What To Do Problem Possible Causes What To Do Electric Coil Models Oven-All ModelsOven temperature Care and cleaning of your range sectionSee the Using the clock and timer section Food does not boilSee the Using the self-cleaning oven section During a clean cycleAfter a clean cycle Clean cycleProblem Possible Causes What To Do On Some Models Page UÆn 7262ºU´W 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