GE JS998 Letter flash, Oven display, Power outage, Clock flashes, Steam from the vent, Oven vent

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

Before you call for service…

Troubleshooting Tips

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Oven light does	Light bulb is loose or defective.	• Tighten or replace the bulb.
not work
	Pad operating light is broken.	• Call for service.
“F— and a number or	You have a function	• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool for one
letter” flash in the	error code.	hour. Put the oven back into operation.
oven display
	If the function code repeats.	• Disconnect all power to the cooking center for at
		least 30 seconds and then reconnect power. If the
		function error code repeats, call for service.
Power outage,	Power outage or surge.	• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes		it by pressing the CLEAR/OFF pad, setting the clock
		and resetting any cooking function.
Steam from the vent	When using the convection	• This is normal.
	or speedcook feature, it is
	normal to see steam coming
	out of the oven vent. As the
	number of shelves or amount
	of food being cooked increases,
	the amount of visible steam
	will increase.
“Burning” or “oily”	This is normal in a new oven	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from	and will disappear in time.	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
oven vent		oven section.
Strong odor	An odor from the insulation	• This is temporary.
in the oven	around the inside of the
	oven is normal for the first
	few times the oven is used.
Fan noise when using	A cooling fan or a convection	• This is normal. The cooling fan will turn on
the oven	fan (depending on the function	to cool internal parts. It may run for up to 1-1/2
	you are using) may automatically	hours after the oven is turned off. The convection
	turn on.	fan will cycle on and off until the function is over
		or the door is opened.
Storage drawer	Rear drawer support is	• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
is crooked	on top of the guide rail.	Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of your
		range section.
Storage drawer	Power cord may be	• Reposition the drawer and power cord. See the
won’t close	obstructing drawer	Storage Drawer Removal instructions in the Care and
	in the lower back	cleaning of your range section.
	of the range.
	Rear drawer support is	• Reposition the drawer. See the Storage Drawer
	on top of the guide rail.	Removal instructions in the Care and cleaning of
		your range section.

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