GE JGSP22 Food does not bake, Or roast properly, Crackling or, Popping sound, Excessive smoking

Problem	Possible Causes	What To Do
Food does not bake	Oven controls	• See the Using the oven section.
or roast properly	improperly set.
	Shelf position is incorrect	• See the Using the oven section.
	or the shelf is not level.
	Incorrect cookware or	• See the Using the oven section.
	cookware of improper
	size being used.
	Aluminum foil used	• See the Using the oven section.
	improperly in the oven.
	Oven bottom not securely	• See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
	seated in position.
	Oven thermostat needs	• See the Adjust the oven thermostat—Do it yourself!
	adjustment.	section.
Oven will not self-clean	The oven temperature is too	• Allow the oven to cool to room temperature and
	high to set a self-clean operation.	reset the controls.
	Oven controls	• See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
	improperly set.
“Crackling” or	This is the sound of the	• This is normal.
“popping” sound	metal heating and cooling
	during both the cooking and
	cleaning functions.
Excessive smoking	Excessive soil.	• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to
		rid the room of smoke. Wait until the LOCKED DOOR
		light goes off. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
		clean cycle.
Oven door will not open	Oven too hot.	• Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
after a clean cycle
Oven not clean after a	Oven controls not properly set.	• See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle
	Oven was heavily soiled.	• Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
		cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
		again or for a longer period of time.
“LOCK DOOR” flashes	The self-clean cycle has	• Close the oven door.
in the display	been selected but the
	door is not closed.
LOCKED DOOR light	The oven door is locked	• Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Allow the oven to cool.
is on when you want	because the temperature
to cook	inside the oven has not
	dropped below the
	locking temperature.

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