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Troubleshooting Tips

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Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do

Surface units not	The surface units are not	• With the controls off, check to make sure the surface
functioning properly	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.

Clock and timer do	A fuse in your home may	• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
not work	be blown or the circuit
	breaker tripped.

Oven light does	Light bulb is loose or defective. • Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
not work	Switch operating light	• Call for service.
	Switch operating light	• Call for service.
	is broken.

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 control improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.

Food does not bake	Oven control improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly
or roast properly	Shelf position is incorrect	• See the Using the oven section.
	Shelf position is incorrect	• See the Using the oven section.
	or the 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 control improperly set.	• See the Using the oven section.
broil properly
broil properly	Door not open to the broil stop	• See the Using the oven section.
	Door not open to the broil stop	• See the Using the oven section.
	position as recommended.

	Improper shelf position.	• See the Broiling Guide.

	Food being cooked	• Use the broiling pan and grid that came with your range.
	in a hot pan.	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.
	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. Broil for
	(voltage) may be low.	the longest period of time recommended in the
		Broiling Guide.

Oven temperature too	Oven thermostat	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
hot or too cold	needs adjustment.	section.

JSS16 specifications

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