GE LGB146, LGB156, LGB116, LGB126, RGB526, RGB628, RGB535, RGB530, RGB532, RGB501 Do It Yourself section

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

(continued)

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

 

CLOCK DOES NOT WORK

• Range electrical plug must be securely seated in a live power outlet. Check for

 

blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.

 

 

OVEN LIGHT DOES NOT

• Bulb may be loose or burned out.

COME ON

• Electrical plug must be plugged into a live power outlet.

 

 

 

OVEN WILL NOT WORK

• Plug on the range is not completely inserted in the electrical outlet.

 

• Pilot(s) is (are) not lit (on standing pilot models). See the Lighting Instructions

 

for Standing Pilot Models in Using Your Oven.

 

• The circuit breaker in your house has been tripped, or a fuse has been blown.

 

• Oven controls not properly set.

 

 

OVEN TEMPERATURE

• The OVEN CONTROL knob needs adjustment. See the Adjust the

TOO HOT OR TOO COLD

Oven Thermostat—Do It Yourself section.

 

 

FOOD DOES NOT ROAST

• Oven controls not properly set. See the Baking or Roasting section.

OR BAKE PROPERLY

• Shelf position is not correct.

 

 

• Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used.

 

• Oven thermostat needs adjustment. See the Adjust the Oven Thermostat—

 

Do It Yourself section.

 

• Aluminum foil used improperly in the oven.

 

• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

 

 

FOOD DOES NOT

• Oven controls not properly set. See the Broiling section.

BROIL PROPERLY

• Oven door and/or broiler drawer not closed.

 

 

• Improper shelf position being used. See the Broiling section.

 

• Food is being cooked on a hot pan.

 

• Cookware is not suited for broiling.

 

• Aluminum foil used on the broiler pan grid has not been fitted properly

 

and slit as recommended.

 

• Oven bottom not securely seated in position.

 

 

RAINBOW EFFECT

• This is normal. It is caused by the heat treatment applied to the oven window.

IN THE OVEN WINDOW

 

(on some models)

 

 

 

STRONG ODOR

• Improper air/gas ratio in oven. Adjust oven burner air shutter.

 

• An odor from the insulation around the oven liner is normal for the first few

 

times oven is used. This is temporary.

 

 

If you need more help…call, toll free: GE Answer Center®

800.626.2000

consumer information service

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Contents Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, TipsIf YOU Need Service Help US Help YOU…Using Your Range Important Safety InstructionsWhen You Get Your Range Surface Cooking Do not allow anyone to climb, stand orBaking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSave These INSTRUCTIONS5 Features of Your Range Features and appearance varySee Surface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans on some modelsOven Control Broiler Pan and GridSurface Cooking Surface Burner ControlsBefore Lighting a Burner To Light a Surface BurnerDo not use a wok on any other support ring How to Select Flame SizeTop-of-Range Cookware Clock and Timer To Set the TimerTo Change or Cancel the Timer Setting Display Clock While Timer Is OperatingUsing Your Oven Oven Vents Oven ShelvesShelf Positions How to Set Your Range for Baking BakingTo avoid possible burns, place the shelves Type of Food Shelf PositionPan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekAdjust the Oven Thermostat To Adjust the ThermostatRoasting Questions and Answers Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it?Roasting Guide Frozen RoastsWhy are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BroilingUse of Aluminum Foil Should I salt the meat before broiling?Broiling Guide Ground BeefCare and Cleaning Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionOven Bottom Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridRemovable Kick Panel on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Lift-Off Oven Door Outside of doorOven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish Installation Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Connect the Range to GAS Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersElectrical Connections on some models GroundingElectrical Requirements Extension Cord CautionsElectrical Connections Electric DisconnectLight the Oven Pilot Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if NecessaryLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Pilots Quality of FlamesElectric Ignition Models Yellow flamesTo remove the oven bottom Leveling the Range To remove the broiler drawer⁄ 8 ″ Page Page Page QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE… Problem Possible CauseDo It Yourself section We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We’ll Be There Warranty
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