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

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Troubleshooting Tips

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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.

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