GE RA720 RA724 owner manual Before You Call For Service…, Problem Possible Causes What To Do

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Installation Instructions Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before You Call For Service…

Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

Surface units not

 

The surface units are

With the controls off, check to make sure the surface

functioning properly

 

not plugged in solidly.

unit is plugged completely into the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The surface unit controls

Check to see the correct control is set for the surface

 

 

improperly set.

unit you are using.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The drip pans are not set

With the controls off, check to make sure the drip

 

 

securely in the cooktop.

pan is in the recess in the cooktop and that the

 

 

 

opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.

 

 

 

 

Oven will

 

A fuse in your home may

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

not work

 

be blown or the circuit

 

 

 

breaker tripped.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug on range is not

Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

 

 

completely inserted in

grounded outlet.

 

 

the electrical outlet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven control

See the Using the oven sections.

 

 

improperly set.

 

 

 

 

 

Food does not

 

Oven control

Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the

broil properly

 

improperly set.

BROIL position.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improper shelf position

See the Broiling Guide.

 

 

being used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cookware not suited

Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.

 

 

for broiling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum foil used on the

See the Use of aluminum foil section.

 

 

the broiling pan and grid has

 

 

 

not been fitted properly and

 

 

 

slit as recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

Food does not bake

 

Oven control

See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

or roast properly

 

improperly set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelf position is incorrect

See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

 

 

or the shelf is not level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Necessary preheating

See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

 

 

was not done.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect cookware or

See the Using the oven for baking or roasting section.

 

 

cookware of improper

 

 

 

size being used.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents 20″ and 24″ Compact Electric Ranges Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial #ANTI-TIP Device All ranges can tip and injury could resultGe.com Operating Instructions Care and CleaningInstallation Instructions Consumer Support Medium High heatsUsing the surface units Using the oven Instructions Safety InstructionsOven Temperature Control Tips Installation Instructions Oven Shelf PositionsUsing the oven for baking or roasting How to Set Your Oven for Baking or RoastingShelf Positions PreheatingAdjust the oven thermostat-Easy to do yourself Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Type of margarine will affect baking performanceUsing the oven for broiling How to Set Your Oven for BroilingBroiling Guide Close the door. Always broil with the door closedCare and cleaning of the range Porcelain Enamel CooktopOven Shelves Surface Units and Drip PansLift-Up Cooktop Safety Troubleshooting TipsLift-Off Oven Door Oven Heating ElementsInstructions Safety Control Knobs InstructionsPainted Surfaces Porcelain Oven InteriorFor Your Safety Before YOU BeginANTI-TIP Device Read these instructions completely and carefullyMaterials YOU MAY Need Tools YOU will NeedParts Included Remove Shipping MaterialsElectrical Connections Electrical RequirementsPower Cord and Strain Relief Installation Do not discard this screwDo not remove the ground strap connection Cut and discard the ground strap. do not Discard ANY ScrewsBefore AfterWire used, location and enclosure Wire Conduit InstallationReplace the Wire Cover ANTI-TIP Device Installation Level the RangeBefore You Call For Service… Problem Possible Causes What To DoWe’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration Electric Range Warranty What is Not CoveredWe Will Replace Warrantor General Electric Company. Louisville, KYSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances Website Real Life Design Studio