GE JBP46WI On when range is not, Use, Oven will not work, Food does not bake, Or roast properly

Problem

Possible Causes

What To Do

The display goes blank

Power surge.

•Disconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker

or indicator lights come

for at least 10 seconds. Turn power on and power

on when range is not

up your range. If the indicator lights are still on,

in use

call for service.

Oven light does not work

Light bulb is loose or defective.

• Tighten or replace the bulb.

Switch operating light is broken. •Call for service.

Oven will not work

Plug on range is not completely

• Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live, properly

inserted in the electrical outlet.

grounded outlet.

A fuse in your home may be

• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.

blown or the circuit

breaker tripped.

Oven controls improperly set.

• See the Using the oven section.

Door left in the locked position. •If necessary, allow the oven to cool then unlock

the door.

Food does not bake

Oven controls improperly set.

• See the Using the oven section.

or roast properly

Shelf position is incorrect or the

• See the Using the oven section.

shelf is not level.

Incorrect cookware or cookware

• See the Using the oven section.

of improper size being used.

Oven thermostat needs

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

adjustment.

section.

Food does not

Oven is not set at BROIL.

• Make sure you turn the knob all the way to the

broil properly

BROIL position.

Door not open to the broil stop

• See the Using the oven section.

position as recommended.

Improper shelf position

• See the Broiling guide.

being used.

Food being cooked in a hot pan.

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your

range. Make sure it is cool.

Cookware not suited for broiling.

• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with 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.

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.