GE XL44 manual Before You Call For Service…, Problem, Possible Cause, Do It Yourself section

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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE…

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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.
	• 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.
	• 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.
	• 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.

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Contents Safety Instructions InstallationCare and Cleaning RangesXL44 GasSave time and money. Before you request service… HELP US HELP YOU…WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Read this manual carefullyIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety InstructionsRead all instructions before using this appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICESurface Cooking Baking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MASK FOR SHELVES FEATURES OF YOUR RANGEFeatures and appearance vary Features of Your Range Oven Light On/Off Switch on some modelsClock and Timer on some models See pageSURFACE 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 and TimerUsing Your Oven Before Using Your OvenOven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents locks so when placedHow to Set Your Range for Baking BAKINGBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelves in thePan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekADJUST THE OVEN THERMOSTAT The Type of Margarine Will Affect Baking PerformanceTo Adjust the Thermostat DO IT YOURSELFROASTING RoastingUse of Aluminum Foil Dual Shelf CookingQuestions and Answers ROASTING GUIDEFrozen Roasts Q. Why is my roast crumbling when I try toBROILING BroilingQ. When broiling, is it necessary to always use a grid in the pan? Q. Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?BROILING GUIDE The oven and broiler compartment doors must be closed during broilingCARE AND CLEANING CleaningGuide Care and Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionGrate Burner cap Drip pan on some models Burner head Electrode ElectrodeCare and Cleaning Burner GratesCooktop Surface Oven BottomOven Light Bulb on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Broiler Drawer on some models Broiler Pan and GridCare and Cleaning Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Removable Kick Panel on some modelsLift-Off Oven Door TO CLEAN THE DOOR Do not immerse door in water Inside of doorCautions about using spray-on oven cleaners Outside of doorSpecial Care of Continuous-Cleaning Oven Interior on some models Stainless Steel Surfaces on some modelsTo Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife orINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETYIn the Commonwealth of Massachusetts BEFORE YOU BEGINDIMENSIONS AND CLEARANCES 361⁄4″± 1⁄4″36 ″ 40 ″LOCATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL PROTECT YOUR FLOOR KITCHEN CABINETSTOOLS YOU WILL NEED PREPARATION1 PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY 2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GASGas Pipe and Electric Outlet Locations for Models Equipped with Sealed BurnersFlexible Connector Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners ConnectorAlternate Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners2 CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS continued 3 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS on some modelsGrounding CAUTION DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKSElectric Disconnect 4 SEAL THE OPENINGSAdjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary 5 LIGHT THE PILOTSLight the Surface Burner Pilots Light the Oven Pilot6 CHECK IGNITION OF SURFACE BURNERS Quality of Flames7 CHECK IGNITION OF OVEN BURNER A Yellow flamesAir adjustment shutter Loosen Loosen Air adjustment shutterTo remove the oven bottom Oven bottom1. Remove knurled screws holding down rear of oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer10 LEVELING THE RANGE 2 1⁄ 8 ″11 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE CONVERTING TO LP GAS WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE COMPLETEDMAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION Page QUESTIONS? BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Before You Call for ServicePROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSEBEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE… Do It Yourself sectionGE Service Protection Plus Warranty Registration Department P.O. Box Louisville, KYUnlimited service calls All parts and labor costs included We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytimeonline at GEAppliances.com Follow these three steps to protect your new appliance investmentModel Number Serial NumberSchedule Service Parts and AccessoriesConsumer Support GE Appliances WebsiteWARRANTY under warrantyWHAT IS COVERED WHAT IS NOT COVERED

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