GE JGB281 Display goes blank Fuse in your home may be, Unable to get Oven control pads were

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Troubleshooting Tips

Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do
Display goes blank		A fuse in your home may be	• Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.
(on some models)	blown or the circuit breaker
		tripped.
		The clock is turned off so that it	• See the Using the clock and timer section.
		does not show in the display.
Display flashes		Power failure.	• Reset the clock.
(on some models)
Unable to get the		oven control pads were	• The Bake and Broil Hi/Lo pads must be touched at
display to show “SF”		not touched properly.	the same time and held for 3 seconds.
(on some models)
Power outage,		Power outage or surge.	• Reset the clock. If the oven was in use, you must reset
clock flashes			it by touching the Clear/Off pad, setting the clock and
(on some models)			resetting any cooking function.
“Burning” or “oily” odor		This is normal in a new oven	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
emitting from the vent		and will disappear in time.	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
			oven section.
Strong odor		An odor from the insulation	• This is temporary.
		around the inside of the oven
		is normal for the first few times
		the oven is used.
Fan noise		A cooling fan may automatically	• This is normal. The cooling fan will turn off and on.
		turn on and off to cool
		internal parts.
Drawer does not slide		The drawer is out of alignment.	• Fully extend the drawer and push it all the way in.
smoothly or drags			See the Care and cleaning of the range section.
		Drawer is overloaded or load	• Reduce weight. Redistribute drawer contents.
		is unbalanced.

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