GE J2B915 Food does not, Broil properly, See the Broiling Guide, Oven temperature, Do not work

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Food does not

Oven controls improperly set.

• Make sure you touch the BROIL HI/LO pad.

broil properly

Oven door not closed.

• See the Using the oven section.

Improper shelf position

• See the Broiling Guide.

being used.

Food being cooked in

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with

a hot pan.

your range. Make sure it is cool.

Cookware not suited

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with

for broiling.

your range.

Aluminum foil used on the

• See the Using the oven section.

the broiling pan and grid has

not been fitted properly and

slit as recommended.

Oven bottom not securely

• See the Installation of the range section.

seated in position.

Oven temperature

Oven thermostat

• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!

too hot or too cold

needs adjustment.

section.

Clock and timer

Plug on range is not completely

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live,

do not work

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.

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.

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

• This is normal.

“popping” sound

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

Oven too hot.

• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.

after a clean cycle